Consumer Guides
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How to Remodel Your Kitchen
The Changing Role of Kitchens Years ago, the kitchen was considered a room for messy work and was hidden away…
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Senior-Friendly Remodeling
Before World War II, most homes were built one or two at a time, with each home being built to…
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Keeping Cool in the Heat Wave
Here are a few tips for keeping you and your home cool when it’s hot outside: Maintain Your Cooling Equipment…
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Straight Talk About Keeping Those Ducts Clean
Here are answers to some common questions related to duct cleaning: Q: A company that gave me a quote for…
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Earthquake Retrofitting
If you’re planning to reinforce your home against earthquakes, it’s essential to understand some of the basic concepts of seismic…
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Add Curb Appeal With Awnings
Awnings add beauty and charm to the exterior of your home. They allow people to enjoy outdoor activities, avoid excessive…
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Maintaining a Concrete Wall
This information will help clarify and answer some questions. Type of concrete: Poured concrete foundations are created by pouring concrete…
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Choosing the Best Carpet for Your Home
Most people make the mistake of choosing carpet according to color. Rather, you should take the basic characteristics of a…
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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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