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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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Basement Access Doors
If you're looking to bring basement access to your home, there are many options to choose from. Even with an existing home ... |
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BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 ... |
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Concrete, Block and Slab Foundations
Laying a proper foundation ensures that walls stay straight, the structure can maintain the loads placed upon it, and that a ... |
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EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms
Approved by insurers and energy providers alike, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) bring energy-efficient design and home ... |
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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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Foundations: An Overview
A sturdy foundation is the first step to a well-built home. |
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Garage Workshop Foundation and Slab
Check soils, permits, and structural requirements before laying a foundation for your new garage workshop. As with any new ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Seven: 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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Home Maintenance Checklist
Here's a simple bi-annual "Top to Bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year round. |
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Installing the Superior Walls Foundation System
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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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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Insulspan Structural Panels
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Lite-Form Insulating System
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Pre-Cast Foundation System
Many alternatives to poured slab basement foundations are available today. Pre-cast foundations can be installed in almost any ... |
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Prevent Damage from Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants damage wood by hollowing it out for nesting and, unlike termites, wood damaged by carpenter ants does not ... |
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Reduce Radon Levels - Hiring a Contractor
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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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. Each step follows a natural progression through investigation, approval, and action ... |
