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A Panelized Home: Closing the Envelope
With the foundation in place, the trucks bring in the house sections for assembly. |
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Acclimating Wood
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Adding Tile Accents
Preparation, planning and a few tricks of the trade make easy work of installing decorative tiles. |
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Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You may be able to make ... |
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Blow-In-Blanket Insulation Increases Thermal Efficiency
Insulating a home to an R-value of 15 can bring energy savings of up to 50 percent. Custom Blow-In-Blanket Systems deliver seamless fiberglass ... |
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Cooling Your Home Naturally
There are several methods to reduce or even replace the use of an air conditioning system by using non-mechanical ways to keep your home cool when ... |
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Creating Custom Wood-Paneled Walls
Custom wood-paneled walls add classic character to period homes. Here, some considerations on design details and installation options. |
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Creating Textured Walls
Camouflage dents, dings, and general disrepair with a textured wall finish. Readily available products help you splat, spray, splop, or smooth ... |
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Crown Molding
Whether on its own or as part of a whole-wall chair rail and paneling system, crown molding adds a touch of sophistication to an otherwise ... |
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Decorative Molding
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Drywall Joints
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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 challenge. However, any ... |
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Faux Finishing Painting Techniques
Faux finish painting, or using techniques and materials on one surface to imitate or suggest another surface, has been around for thousands of ... |
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Finger Joints
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Flood Prep - Walls
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In-Wall Speakers
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Load-Bearing Walls
Before you grab a hammer, saw or crowbar to remove an unwanted wall, make sure you understand its role in holding up your house. |
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Loose-Fill Insulations
Whether you are increasing the insulation levels in your current home or selecting insulation for a new home, choosing the right insulation ... |
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Metal Studs
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Modular Homes Make Sense
Factory-built homes offer all the amenities of traditionally built homes, often at reduced cost and increased quality. |
