Consumer Guides
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Radon Testing and Abatement
Radon gas is drawn into homes or buildings through cracks in the foundation or slab and through unsealed pipes, sumps,…
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Timber Framed Homes
Timber framing is a specific type of post and beam construction in which a frame is created from solid wood…
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Install Wall Coverings
Take a look at those stark white walls in your home—what a wonderful opportunity for expressing your personal style and…
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Hanging Different Window Styles
Installing a window and hardware for a window requires the carpentry skills to create the opening for the window as…
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Maintaining Fireplaces and Chimneys
This homeowner’s guide to fireplaces and chimneys covers safety issues, inspection and cleaning, and the simple maintenance required to ensure…
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Paint Early
While homeowners often hope they can put off repainting their homes just one more year, such procrastination may be especially…
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Organize Your Garage for Approaching Messy Weather
Leaf raking and snow shoveling season is here. Meaning, it is time to confront the garage. You know, that part…
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Choosing Exterior Paint Colors
There are so many things to consider when repainting the exterior of your home. After you choose a painter and…
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While You’re Away
Before you leave on vacation, follow these tips and feel more secure about your home being vacant. 1. Don’t advertise…
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Keeping Things Rolling Along
Our homes are full of steps: steps up to the front door, steps down to the basement, steps up to…
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