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What's the Difference?: Entry Doors

RDA, producer | April 29th, 2009

Exterior doors come in a wide range of prices, from $125 to several thousand. While there are a variety of doors available, most are made of wood, steel, or fiberglass. . .

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Restoration Project in Tiverton, Rhode Island

MainStay, member | March 31st, 2009

A full restoration of a late 1800's home in Tiverton, RI. The house had been abandoned for 3 years and should have been torn down, but due to my budget restraints and thick, rosecolored...

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On stimulus handouts and bargain-seeking brides

Kevini, editor-at-large | March 20th, 20093 comments

Some builders argue with Marc Rosenbaum when he reports the results of a blower-door test. He tells them the air changes per hour at 50 pascals, and they roll their eyes and say...

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1950's Makeover,. in and out,.

PGENDREAU, member | March 20th, 2009

This was a 1950's house we purchased alittle over a year ago. My wife looked at this house due to its location(nice compromise of space and proximity to city) She visited it 3 times before i saw it...

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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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Video Tip: Insulation T-lift

grateful.ed, editor at large | February 11th, 2009

Rick Nelson of Alameda, California, created a handy tool to help with installing unfaced fiberglass insulation overhead.

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From Washington to Maine: Building A House for the First Time

sjdehner, member | January 20th, 200919 comments

In April 2007 my wife and I, both in our thirties, left our home town of Point Roberts, Washington and moved across country to the small town of Belfast, Maine. With little construction experience...

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Little West Kill House

Roberta07, member | January 19th, 2009

Attention to Detail: Custom Designed Modern Japanese style Home, large overhangs, wrap around deck, 2,124 SF, Single family. Frosted glass Douglas Fir Entry Double doors, dragonfly doorbell, Acorn...

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Save Money with Free Home-energy Audits

FHB_WEB, member | December 22nd, 20081 comment

Ask the Energy Expert Video Series: Take one energy expert, add questions, and get really smart answers

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Craftsman Room Addition phase 8

Huck, member | December 11th, 2008

I hired out the stucco, did the siding, insulation, and sheetrock myself. Keepin' on keepin' on, I would probably be done by Christmas, if I didn't have to replace a Pella door (The new one is...

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