Advances in building materials mean homeowners have more choices in low maintenance siding that needs minimal care. Siding is what protects your home from the elements - the hot sun, howling winds, water in many forms plus extreme temperature changes. We can't change the weather but …
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Exterior Paint a Great Home Improvement Idea
Fall is the time when most of us begin to roost; to settle in for winter and prepare for the holidays on the horizon. You might already have a fall maintenance or home improvement schedule, and that’s smart. If you're undecided about your next project, exterior paint is worth considering. …
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Radiant Floor Heating Keeps Your Toes Warm
New England gets cold in the winter and sometimes that discourages homeowners from putting tile in their kitchen or bathrooms. Now there's a solution that heats tiles, and your room from the floor up. It's called radiant floor heating. …
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Blocking & We’re Not Talking Football
When you hear the word blocking, most Americans probably assume the discussion is about football. That's why construction terminology is so confusing. Until you understand the concept which enables you to discuss construction blocking whether you remember the correct word or not. Blocking refers …
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What are Balustrades?
While spend more time indoors and get outdoors when the weather is nice. New houses have decks, patios and sometimes balconies. Where safety is a concern, building codes require the use of balustrades or railing systems. …
Balusters Versus Spindles
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 …
