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Wood Siding - Best Practice Installation Method

Matt Risinger, Blogger | June 28th, 2012

You don't see much real wood siding on houses anymore, but wood can be a durable (and beautiful) option if we take the care to install it correctly. In this video I'll show you the tricks to a wood siding installation that will set you up for decades of beauty for your home.

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Remodeling's Brightening Prospects, Part 5 of 5

FHB_Building_News, contributor | June 15th, 2011

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

FHB_Building_News, contributor | June 3rd, 2011

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

FHB_Building_News, contributor | May 31st, 2011

Although the remodeling industry is still highly fragmented, larger firms have continued consolidate and attract a growing share of jobs

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Should Your Old Wood Windows Be Saved?

reeni, FHB editorial admin | April 13th, 20102 comments

To repair or replace the windows on your antique home? Before you make your final decision, read the article by Rob Yagid.

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What a damp basement can do to brick

Cermides, associate editor | March 23rd, 2010

Some science-savy builders help an editor understand what's causing the base of an old chimney to deteriorate.

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Taking Issue: Energy Upgrades Threaten Older Homes

RDA, producer | April 29th, 20092 comments

Attempts to improve the energy efficiency of older houses could put them on the endangered-species list.

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Award Winning Restoration

ErikAndKaren, member | April 6th, 20091 comment

Winner of the Griffin Award for residential rehabilitation in Asheville, NC, this home went from "in the rough" to "high-end, green restoration". As part of a whole house restoration, the...

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Converting a New England Carriage House into a Ranch-Style Home

spinoza2, member | March 10th, 2009

Last summer we purchased a 10,000 sq foot lot with a carriage house and in-ground swimming pool. With this I restored the turn-of-the-century carriage house and built an 1100 sq foot house around it...

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1930s American Foursquare

ahendel, member | March 2nd, 20091 comment

We bought a 1930 American Foursquare in 2006 which we are still restoring and updating. There was only one outlet on the second floor in the hallway for 4 bedrooms & 1 bathroom! The house had the...

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