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Spring is the notorious time of year for air quality problems, but allergy sufferers know that winter can be just as bad. In spring, pollen is a major culprit. But in winter, when your home is sealed up tightly, air circulates less, humidity can build up, and so can allergens. (Read: What is Healthy …
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The ceilings and walls inside your home are almost all made from plaster or drywall. And while drywall is much more common in new home construction today, plaster has a long history It's a building material that starts as a dry powder. Then it's mixed with water to form a paste that gets …
Of the home repair jobs you'll consider in an older house, few are as contentious as whether to keep or trash the plaster walls. To some, plaster is old, and therefore modern drywall must be superior. To others, plaster is original and should always be preserved. Both of those statements are true …
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We first saw transformer toys in the 1980s, and the first transformer movie was released in 2007. Like tiny houses where creative homeowners are fitting lots of function into really small spaces, others are creating building components that turn small spaces into transformer houses. The CityHome …
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As cities have been revitalized, open loft plans have gained popularity with their big open spaces with large windows, high ceilings and exposed structural materials. Open plan lofts are a great solution when builders are renovating old warehouses. It saves the cost of building walls, and gives …
Weather patterns are changing across the US, with some states getting flooded while other states have a drought emergency. New England had a horrendous 2014-2015 winter and there's a lot of discussion about whether this winter will be just as severe. Regardless of when the next tough winter arrives, …
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