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Mountain Porch Retreat
Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...
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Remodeling's Ascent Continued in July
Their financing options narrowed, homeowners focused on improving the property they have, according to the latest BuildFax survey
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Concern Over EPA's Proposed New Lead-Safe Rule
10 commentsA dust-wipe testing rule would further boost the costs of renovations and repairs involving lead-safe practices, a recent survey indicates. But would it also alleviate liability concerns?
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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 5 of 5
Compared to the 2000s, the coming decade for remodelers is expected to feature more stability, and more spending in two key emerging markets, the Joint Center for Housing Studies says
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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 4 of 5
As housing prices near stability in some metropolitan markets, spending on remodeling in those markets is expected to recover at a healthy rate
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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 3 of 5
Although the remodeling industry is still highly fragmented, larger firms have continued consolidate and attract a growing share of jobs
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NAHB's National Green Building Awards
1 commentThirteen builders, remodelers, and other industry pros took the honors at the National Green Building Conference
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An Uptick in Remodeling Expectations
The market outlook in many remodeling categories edges up as more homeowners show interest in moving ahead with upgrades
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Circa:1680 Colonial Farm House on Long Island, NY
I purchased an historic circa:1680 farm house in Cold Spring Harbor, LI, NY (50 minutes from Manhatten) that no one else would take on. It sat vacant for a very long while. It took me...
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
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