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Mice and Insulation

Q. Is there any way to can keep mice out of insulation? I am working on a remote cabin in southern Illinois, and the mice seem to come and go at will. I'm getting ready to insulate another room and I don't want to provide new places for the rodents to nes More

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Toolbox: Cordless Compound Miter Saws

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Trade Talk: Algae on Asphalt Shingles

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Trade Talk: Gas-Fired Air Conditioning

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Toolbox: Bosch Worksite Table Saw

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Q&A: Velvety Wood Decay

Q: When inspecting the porch floor joists of an 1880s farmhouse in Illinois, I was surprised to see that the joists and the underside of the tongue-and-groove fir decking appeared velvety, and looked like they were covered with matted dog hair. The surfac More

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