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Helpful Homemaking tip...:
CMU blocks are becoming more and more popluar as a substitute for standard wood-framed exterios walling. They may cost more, but both contractors and homeowners are attracted to the heat-retention, durability, and strength of these blocks. Insulation for these blocks are foamed or pressed into the hollow centers, or applied as a stiff board to the surface in order to improve heat flow resistance. These useful blocks don't rot, don't get eaten by termites, and won't burn. Additionally, walls made from CMU's often bode well with other characteristics too, such as sound-dampening and reducing thermal swings.
In Plumber news...:
: Wage gap plagues S. Florida (Miami Herald) - If you're a sales manager, loan officer or family doctor working in South Florida, this is the place to be. Chances are you're earning more here than you would in other parts of the country. On the other hand, if you're a plumber, construction laborer, janitor or security guard, you're probably making less than you would somewhere else.
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