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20 Ways to Save Money on Heat this Winter
Turn down the thermostat. Put on your heavy sweater and comfy slippers. It’s time to get serious about ways to save money on ... |
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A Panelized Home: Preparing the Foundation
A solid foundation is more than a footprint. That's why the Hammonds took the time to work through the design details before ... |
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EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a ... |
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Foundation Drainage
Consider your finish grade around the house as part of the building process to ensure water is properly diverted away from ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Foundations
A solid foundation is essential for any home. But today’s emphasis on “green” suggests that other factors be considered as well. |
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How to Reduce Radon Levels
Reducing radon levels in your home is serious business. Here are a few pointers on what to look for in when hiring a ... |
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How to Repair Cracked Concrete
Concrete can crack, settle and blister as pressure and weather wear it down. The good news is that you can fix most unsafe ... |
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Installing a Bulkhead
Bulkheads usually come in kits. Lay out the pieces first and follow the directions step by step, and it should only take you ... |
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Insulating Concrete Slabs, Foundations and Basements
Most residential concrete-foundation systems will come into contact with the ground and face moisture-management and heat-loss ... |
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Renovate Your World's Top 21
Energy-Saving Ideas for Winter 2012
Renovate Your World shares 21 earth-friendly ideas for making your home more energy efficient in 2012. |
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Selecting the Right Sump Pump
Water loves to find its way into basements, so homeowners must work to keep it out. Selecting the right sump for your basement ... |
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Site Preparation
Proper site preparation is essential for construction. Each step follows a natural progression through investigation, approval ... |
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Soil Types
For home sites, the bottom line is pretty simple: You want soil that has good bearing capacity, exerts relatively low lateral ... |
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Stem Wall Foundations
When high waters surge and swirl around a home’s foundation, it is critical to keep the slab anchored to the ground. Stem ... |
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Termites: Identification, Prevention and Control
Termites are the most destructive wood-destroying pest in the nation and successful management requires many special skills, ... |
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Waterproofing Your Basement
By determining the possible causes and taking remedies to solve the problem, homeowners can minimize potential water damage to ... |
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Why Foundations Fail
Here's what builders know about foundation problems—and what they look for when things go wrong. |
