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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 construction to new levels. |
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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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Engineered Wood for the Floor Joist System
Bob discusses the advantages of engineered wood for the floor system with Steve Barth from Willamette Industries at the house in Mt. Pleasant, ... |
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Evaluating the HVAC and Plumbing Systems
Bob meets with plumbing and HVAC contractor Frank ladarola, to look at a 40+ year old converted gas from oil furnace that needs to be replaced ... |
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Excavating and Building the Foundation
Bob visits the start of the new foundation. The soil componants are discussed and the digging begins. Once the excavation is complete the forms ... |
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Excavation and Foundation Work on the Rowley Victorian
Bob joins Tim Berky to hear how the foundation and footing will be handled for the Victorian kitchen and deck addition. The mason is due to arrive ... |
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Excavation for a New Waterline
Bob meets with Dick of John Hawley Inc. to watch the excavation for the installation of a new waterline and discuss the details of the process. |
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Exterior Demolition on the Victorian in Rowley, Massachusetts
Tim Berky, the general contractor on the Victorian remodel in Rowley, Massachusetts, explains the sequence of exterior demolition and foundation ... |
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Finding a Level with a Laser
Ted Riley explains to how the concrete crew uses a laser to assure that they get a level slab. The crew first sets up the laser and then the ... |
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Finding Storage Space
Rearranging a home to accommodate storage can be a daunting task. Before you start moving things around, make the process less overwhelming, and ... |
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Finish Your Basement
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Fixing Electric Water Heaters
Electric water heaters are vital appliances. Here's how to fix them when they don't work. |
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Fixing Forced-Air Distribution Systems
Many types of household heating systems use forced-air to distribute the heat. In case of problems, check with the Fix-It Club. |
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Flood Prep - Fuel Tanks
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Flood Prep - HVAC
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Forced Air Insulation
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Foundation Drainage
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Foundation Excavation and Formwork
Bob and Paul Morse check out the excavations and formwork for the foundation. |
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Foundation Inspection
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Foundation Layout
The foundation was hand dug and the forms are layed for the footings. Bob and Ryley discuss the layout of the greenouse foundation and framing. |
