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		<title>New LED Under Cabinet Lights from DEKOR</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking to add task lighting to your kitchen?  Considering new under cabinet lights?  Then have a look at the new  LED  under cabinet lights from DEKOR.  I have long been interested in DEKOR as a producer of  &#8221;high quality, high value&#8221; LED lighting products, most notably their outdoor LED recessed lights.

DEKOR makes these [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/electrical/led-under-cabinet-lights/</link>
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		<title>Worth reading:  Ebuild&#8217;s 2009 Most Valuable Products</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check out Ebuild&#8217;s 2009 jury selected MVP or Most Valuable Products.Â  It&#8217;s all about innovation and energy efficiency this year.
I really like the Karbon kitchen faucet, great for those who like intriguing design and exactness and efficiency in your dishwashing or food preparation methodology.
Designed with multiple, moveable joints, the faucet allows you to position and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/home-improvement/worth-reading-ebuilds-2009-most-valuable-products/</link>
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		<title>Green Appliances: Energy efficiency makes a difference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Green appliances?  There are no true green appliances. The idea that an appliances can be green or environmentally friendly is something of an oxymoron in my opinion.  Appliances use electricity by definition.  Using electricity is linked to the consumption of non-renewable resources and fossil fuels which is linked to the production of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/going-green/green-appliances-energy-efficiency-makes-a-difference/</link>
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		<title>Does this energy efficient lightbulb make me look fat?  Women shun CFLs in droves.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Women don&#8217;t like compact florescent (CFL) bulbs. We talk a lot of green &#8211; and why shouldn&#8217;t we?  Studies show women are generally &#8220;more receptive to environmental concerns&#8220;.  But when it comes to buying and using the new energy efficient compact florescent (CFL) bulbs, actions speak louder than words.
A Washington Post-ABC News poll [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/going-green/does-this-energy-efficient-lightbulb-make-me-look-fat-women-shun-cfls-in-droves/</link>
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		<title>Product Recall: Sauder Woodworking TV Stands Can Collapse</title>
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Sauder is recalling about 414,000 Model 400205 Universal TV Stands as they have been reported to collapse after assembly.
Here is the latest information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release:
Hazard: The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/furniture/product-recall-sauder-woodworking-tv-stands-can-collapse/</link>
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		<title>Video: Good and Bad Home Remodeling Investments</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Which remodeling projects translate into higher resale values and give you a good return on your investment?  2 new news videos answer the question.
KSTP Video: Good Home Remodeling Investments
The most profitable home renovations are:

Kitchen remodel &#8211; 73%
Bathroom remodel &#8211; 73%
A 2 story home addition &#8211; 73%
Siding replacement &#8211; 81%

KSTP Video: Bad Home Remodeling Investments
The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/renovation-wisdom/video-good-and-bad-home-remodeling-investments/</link>
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		<title>Concrete vs. asphalt driveways &#8211; which is better?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Concrete vs. asphalt?  For a no maintenance driveway with long life, the answer seems to be concrete.
An asphalt driveway is probably more attractive when brand new than concrete, but over its entire life, concrete wins out.
Also, there basically is no regular maintenance required for a concrete driveway. When a concrete driveway deteriorates from cracking [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/home-improvement/concrete-vs-asphalt-driveways-which-is-better/</link>
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		<title>Product Recall: Black &amp; Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer / Edgers</title>
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About 202,000 Black and Decker hedge trimmers are being recalled due to being a projectile and laceration hazard as well as a burn hazard.   There have been 707 reported incidents as well as 58 injuries.  Sounds like this &#8220;made in China&#8221; but branded in the USA product is a real winner.
Here is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/tools/product-recall-black-decker-gh1000-grasshog-xp-string-trimmer-edgers/</link>
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		<title>Do you need extra insurance during your renovation?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Maybe so, according to a new article from the Wall Street journal.
As a general rule, you should check your contractor has general liability, workers compensation and auto insurance.  These will cover contractor injuries and damage to your property caused by the contractor.  But there are still a risks to be covered.
Your homeowner policy, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/renovation-wisdom/do-you-need-extra-insurance-during-your-renovation/</link>
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		<title>ZZZerious emerging home trend: the snoring room</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Remember &#8220;til death do us part&#8221;?   Traditionally, it meant putting up with a lot, including the snoring spouse or partner. Well no more.
One of the emerging trends in new home construction is the addition of a snoring room adjacent to the master bedroom suite, along with the usual bathroom and walk-in closet.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://renocheck.com/renowire/industry-trends/zzzerious-emerging-home-trend-the-snoring-room/</link>
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