Most new houses come with a deck accessible from the family room, kitchen or both. When these decks are 30 inches or higher off the ground, deck building codes require them to have railings. We're familiar with the top railing where we put our hands and don't really know what the materials …
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What is A Double Hung Window?
Unless you're an architect or builder, you probably don't know what is a double hung window, or how it's different from a single hung window. And while they look identical, there are important differences that are worth understanding. These differences are especially important if you're planning to …
Think You Know What French Doors Are?
French doors were originally used in the 17th century as windows, not doors. They were brought to America by early settlers of Louisiana, and remain popular in places like New Orleans. These doors provide maximum light to the interior of your home. The glass and visual space makes rooms appear …
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Find a Certified Home Inspector at ASHI
When buying a home, you probably don't know enough to conduct your own home inspection. Your real estate agent can suggest someone and they might be great but how do you know that? You want someone inspecting your new home is top notch, to protect the investment you're making. That's why you want to …
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Lally Column or Basement Floor Jack
Lally columns (red posts above) are found in basements. Sitting in Arizona, it's funny because there aren't any basement but I'm from the northeast where everyone has a basement. So Brian Kimerer kindly gave me permission to use one of his photos, part of his journal about building a house. …
A Spool Combines a Swimming Pool and ???
We sometimes play with words to create new ones. Imagine my surprise yesterday when I was visiting a Toll Brother development (The Overlook at Fire Rock) in Fountain Hills, Arizona and the Realtor® told me there was a spool in the model next door. I asked him to explain more. He said a spool …
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