When you have insulation in the attic, you have to be sure it doesn't block the flow of fresh air from the soffit vents below the eaves, up and out through the ridge vent (or gable vent in older houses). Attic rafter vents (also called insulation baffles, baffle vents or proper vent) are used to …
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After the Snow – Home Repairs & Prevention
After the snow, homeowners with serious problems like a collapsed roof like Jennifer Eller (see what happened to her garage), know how big their repair challenge they face. Many other homeowners may have serious damage and not realize it right away. One important clue is whether you ever had a large …
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IBS: International Builders Show
The National Association of Home Builders hosts the International Builders Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world. Beginning in 2014, the show is co-located with several other industry shows to form create Design and Construction Week at the beginning of the year when …
Paint Colors Come from Where?
Color surrounds us from our houses, to the clothes we wear and the food we eat. You know your favorite colors and those you don't like but few of us know how paint colors are picked. (Read: Color Trends: Where Do They Come From) When buying clothing or furniture, it's relatively easy to pick your …
Built-In Coffee Maker … in a Refrigerator?
Some people store their coffee in the freezer (learn how to store coffee) and have their coffee maker nearby, sitting on the kitchen counter top. Think about how much counter space that coffee maker takes when all you're only making single cups of coffee. We love going to the refrigerator for ice …
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Powering Your Home with a Car?
Did you stop and wonder what this article is about, powering your home with a car? You've been reading about generating power with solar panels, windmills and now your car? The answer is yes, you will one day be able to power your home with a car but you can't buy the car today. The concept was …
