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Archive for the ‘Asking Collin’ Category

June 28th, 2008

Follow up from yesterdays post on washing hardwood floors.

Yesterday I was asked a question regarding washing hardwood floors. I got an email almost right after that post went live and then someone asked me about installing hardwood floors into a bathroom and what can be done to prevent mold, and swelling of the wood.
I have a simple answer to that question. DON’T install […]

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June 27th, 2008

Asking Collin - Washing Hardwood floors

Deb emailed me a few days ago asking my if there was anything special needed to wash hardwood floors.
Collin
My husband and I just installed new hardwood floors in our home, and they are the type that are pre finished. We forgot to ask the installer if there was anything we needed to know for washing […]

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June 26th, 2008

Asking Collin - Triple or Double Pane

Jeff emailed a very good question this morning and he is what he asked.
Collin
I noticed here on your site you are getting some new windows for your home. I am wandering though what is the big difference if any, between double or triple pain windows. 
The biggest difference between them is that there clearly is an […]

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June 25th, 2008

Asking Collin - Oil Or Latex

I got an email from Susan who asked me what type of paint I like to use when I am painting in my home and she asked:
Hi Collin
My Husband and I are repainting our home in the next few weeks and we were wandering what type of paint is better, Latex or Oil Based?
Hi Susan, […]

By Collin De Ruyck -- 1 comment

June 24th, 2008

Asking Collin - Are you paid for reviewing products?

Ok I got a very interesting email from a reader (who wants there name not published which is fine with me) asking me if I am paid for reviewing products. I emailed them back asking what their concerns were and this is there reply.
Hi Collin
I was wandering if you are paid for the reviews you […]

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