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A Panelized Home: Beginning the Finish
Throughout this project one recurring theme constantly re-emerges—hire the right people and take the time to do it right. |
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Accessible Solutions: Bath and Toilet Room Plans and Finishes
Daily hygiene is critical to the health and well-being of wheelchair users. Accessible bathroom design is therefore a critical ... |
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Asbestos In Your Home
Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you ... |
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Choosing Interior Paint Color
Interior paint color reflects taste, affects moods, and showcases or downplays a home's features and shortcomings. Knowing how ... |
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Cleaning and Repainting Wood Siding
Before repainting exterior wood, be sure to properly prepare the surface. Taking a shortcut at this step is the fastest road ... |
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Colors of Historic Charleston
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
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Decorative Wall Stamping and Striping
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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Easy Greening: Affordable Ways to Green Your Home
Some homeowners are looking for a quick green fix, whether to prep a home for sale or to stay current. Here are some easy, ... |
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Encapsulating Lead-Based Paint
Lead-based paint is a serious health risk in older homes. Today, new products are available that may save the time and expense ... |
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Estimating Paint Coverage
Learn to estimate the amount of paint needed to complete a job so that you won’t run out of paint before your project is finished. |
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Exterior Painting: Before You Begin
To get a better-looking, longer-lasting paint job, take a good look at the surface you plan to paint before you start your ... |
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Faux Finishing Painting Techniques
Faux finishing, or using techniques and materials on one surface to imitate or suggest another surface, has been around for ... |
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Faux Grain Door Finish
Behind the Scenes - Executive Mansion |
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Faux Paint Finishes: Bagging
Bagging can lend a fun new look to your walls. |
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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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House Paint Problems
Repainting exterior wood or wood trim is time-consuming, so don't let your paint job fail. Learn to recognize the symptoms and ... |
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How to Paint a Room
Painting can be an inexpensive way to give a room a major transformation. For the best results, follow techniques that are ... |
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How to Remove Wallpaper
Removing wallpaper can be time-consuming and messy, but with patience and the right tools, you can get your walls ready for a ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Lead
Lead can cause serious damage to the brain kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. Lead exposure in children can result ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Remodeling Practices
Regardless of what part of the house your remodeling project takes place in, there are good work practices that you can use to ... |
