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Five tips for repurposing household items

Paul_Nach, member | May 18th, 2013

These days, the easy availability of branded items is turning us all into prolific spenders. For every little need that arises within our homes, be it for practical or aesthetic purposes, we tend to...

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5 Home Maintenance Tips You Can't Go Wrong With

Chris_Savage, member | May 16th, 2013

Your home is probably the most crucial, and most important investment you'll ever make. While a house has the potential to increase in value, owning a home also has an emotional quotient to it...

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The "Lexus" HVAC system - Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology

Matt Risinger, Blogger | May 14th, 2013

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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Remodel of the Week - Week #3

MarvinRemodel, Advertiser | May 10th, 2013

A transformation of a classic shingle style home Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery

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Southern HVAC Best Practice Videos

Matt Risinger, Blogger | May 3rd, 2013

This is my collection of my 9 best HVAC related videos. Most will be relevant no matter your climate but many speak specifically to best practice for the Southern US.

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Remodel of the Week - Week #2

MarvinRemodel, Advertiser | May 3rd, 2013

Opening up a Lakeside home to bring in the natural light and scenery Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery

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Bathroom Gut Job

ElBot, member | May 1st, 20133 comments

This was a 100% bathroom remodel. We had a company that was contracted to work for Home Depot come in to do it and it took less than 2 weeks to finish. We would absolutely recommend using the same...

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Retrofitting a USB Charger/Receptacle Combo

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | April 26th, 20134 comments

Replacing a standard duplex receptacle with a USB charger/receptacle combo speeds recharging and gets more use out of an outlet.

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Spray-Painting a Door

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | April 19th, 20131 comment

Work at a comfortable height, overlap passes and keep moving. Oh, and few more things...

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Remodel of the Week - Week #1

MarvinRemodel, Advertiser | April 15th, 20131 comment

Late 19th century schoolhouse remodeled as a residence Showcased in Marvin's Remodelers Gallery

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Getting Outlet Box Edges Flush

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | April 12th, 20132 comments

If an outlet box is more than 1/4 in. below a non-combustible surface, Code requires that you make its edges flush. For that, you'll need a goof ring."

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How to and When to Remove Potential Property Nuisances

wmyer, member | April 8th, 20131 comment

As homeowners or potential homeowners, there will come a time when the renovation to the property must begin again. Sometimes these renovations like adding a garage or a second story are planned and...

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Refinishing Floors Safely

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | April 6th, 20133 comments

Refinishing floors is not inherently dangerous. Nonetheless, there are safety issues to consider.

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A recent complete remodel along Lake Michigan

Mikebelz, member | April 4th, 2013

This project involved a complete gutting of the interior and a reshaping of the exterior. We opened up the first floor by moving the stairs and defining the rooms with the ceiling details. We added a...

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Custom Basement Renovations

NusiteGroup, member | April 1st, 2013

Created several custom rooms in the basement of a home we constructed north of Toronto. A fitness centre, mini hockey rink and a home theatre/media room were all part of creating great use of the...

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Nest Review - Builder Perspective

Matt Risinger, Blogger | March 29th, 20133 comments

The Nest thermostat has a ton of buzz, but is it worth the price? In this review you'll hear my perspective as a builder.

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Creating Countertop Templates

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | March 15th, 20133 comments

By creating a template, you can accurately transfer complex shapes and spaces. When countertop materials are pricey, templates can be job-savers.

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Stair-side Bookcases

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | March 9th, 2013

Stairs are great for coming and going, but these stair-side bookcases turn under-used stairwell walls into a library. It's a great place to linger and browse.

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