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You searched for building costsBuilding costs are closely tied to the number of square feet in a house. As the size of a house increases, the cost per square foot goes down as you're now able to spread the costs. Things like excavation, the foundation and exterior envelope, heating and cooling systems are more cost effective when …
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There are lots of websites comparing homeowner insurance costs but few explain why costs keep going up. There are so many major events happening around and to us, it's hard to understand how these might affect homeowner insurance. This article explains the insurance company costs that are driving …
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Every year builders, remodelers, interior designers and manufacturers of building products gather in the US to learn about new building materials and products. This year the International Building Show (IBS) was held in Orlando, Florida. Attendance was lower than normal due to the pandemic ... so …
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Building codes are used to improve the safety of of our homes (read: Short History of Building Codes). The latest electrical building code, the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), was recently published by the National Fire Protection Association. Builders, remodelers and …
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Most people dreaming about building a house start by looking at house plans. The question many don't realize is how important it is to pick a house style that fits the neighborhood and/or building lot where the house will be built. As with many decisions, you've got to prioritize and make …
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When buying a house we focus on location, views, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. We rarely think about the house building materials that went into the construction of the house, besides the granite countertops, hardwood floors and other visible features. When you build a custom home or …
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