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Builders Promote the All-American House
Builders in Montana and Delaware pursue web campaigns to increase the use of American-made products in U.S. houses. They cite minimal cost differences, and say even a modest switch in buying habits will mean more jobs here.
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Homes Can Survive Tornadoes
A researcher says that for only $600, the average new home can be built to survive all but the biggest tornadoes.
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Lawmakers Seek Changes to EPA's Lead-Paint Rule
Legislation reintroduced in Congress would restore the opt-out clause sought by the National Association of Home Builders and other trade groups
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Remodel of the Week - Week #4
A transitional kitchen in a 100 year old home - Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery
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Home Energy-Efficiency Upgrades for Beginners
Advice for homeowners: Inspect your house for these common energy problems to get a better idea on where your money is best spent
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Self-Taught MBA: The Real Value of Experience
3 commentsIn the end, the hard-won soft skills are more solid assets than the technical skills that got you started in business
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A Good Reason to Buy a Toilet
2 commentsBeyond the criteria we typically evaluate to help you choose a fixture, American Standard gives us a pretty good reason to choose its Champion toilet.
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Patrick's Barn: Taping Drywall
4 commentsA few tips from drywall pros have really improved my finishing.
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A Shortcut for Air-Sealing Houses
Researchers who developed a method of sealing leaky air ducts set their sights on a whole-house treatment that should make it easier for builders to make tight houses
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HVAC Duct Sealing and Leak Testing
1 commentTwo experts from Conservation Services Group, Eric Wilder and Will D’Arrigo, explain how to seal duct seams with mastic and how to use a Duct Blaster to test duct tightness
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The "Lexus" HVAC system - Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology
Air Conditioners are sized for the Hottest day of the year. This results in rather uncomfortable AC about 70% of the time, as well as electric bills that are needlessly high. Enter Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology. This allows your AC to run at any capacity from 15% up to 100%. Join me for a system overview
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How to Install Dense-Packed Cellulose Insulation in Walls
2 commentstwo representatives from National Fiber, Bill Hulstrunk and Chris White, share their tips for installing dense-packed cellulose in wall cavities
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Remodel of the Week - Week #3
A transformation of a classic shingle style home - Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery
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CNC-Manufactured Framing Replaces Site-Built Custom Dormers
20 commentsQuestion: What do each of these carpentry disciplines have in common; millwork, windows, cabinets, doors and stairs? Answer: In the not-to-distant past, each of these tasks was performed on-site by highly skilled carpenters. New applications of digital capabilities assure more change is inevitable as shown here with CNC fabrication of complex roof-framing assemblies.
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Make an Easy-to-Carry Paint Pail Out of a Milk Jug
1 commentDon't get hand cramps from lugging around that metal paint can—recycle a plastic jug into an ergonomic painting container.
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Building a House Two Hours at a Time
A class of student builders in Northern California designs and builds a house that exceeds state energy standards. With a work day only two hours long, that can take a while.
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Bill Offers Disaster-Relief Funding to States with Stricter Building Codes
A measure to be introduced in Congress on May 8 provides financial incentives to states that adopt the latest versions of the International Residential Code
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Self-Taught MBA: The Little Lumberyard that Could
Meek’s Lumber & Hardware does not have some of the advantages of a national chain, but it competes by providing what a megaenterprise cannot: heart, and lower prices. This small lumberyard chain has set up a responsive, contractor-focused alliance with its customers to build up sales through the success of their contractors.
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Remodel of the Week - Week #2
Opening up a Lakeside home to bring in the natural light and scenery - Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery
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How to Sell a Green House
2 commentsIf you want to market a green house successfully, one real-estate expert suggests dropping ambiguous wording and "sell the steak, not the sizzle."
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