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Preparing the Turret Room for the Spa Tub
Preparing the Turret Room for the Spa Tub
House eleven of the Elmwood project continues. The floor is prepared to receive the spa tub.
Recessed Light Insulation
Recessed Light Insulation
Recessed light fixtures can poke into the attic insulation and create a pathway for air leaks. Caulk around them from below ...
Redesigning the Third Floor
Redesigning the Third Floor
Bob meets with Gregory Rochlin to discuss the third floor structural redesign. Additional supports will be added to the ...
Repairing the Brick Chimney
Repairing the Brick Chimney
Bob meets with Ed and Lisa Zywusko, a husband and wife masonry team and sees how they are going to refurbish the old brick ...
Retrofit Insulation
Retrofit Insulation
It's possible to retrofit insulation into an existing home, even without the access provided by remodeling. The choices, ...
Retrospective of 11 Historic Restoration Projects in the Elmwood Neighborhood
Retrospective of 11 Historic Restoration Projects in the Elmwood Neighborhood
Bob recaps the entire Elmwood project. It was a community effort on may of the houses and great pains were made to adhere to ...
Review of the Attic Conversion Plans
Review of the Attic Conversion Plans
Bob meets up with structural engineer Steve Siegel on the Medford's home third floor. The attic is right from the 1880's and ...
Ridge Vents
Ridge Vents
The use of ridge vent has increased greatly during the past ten years and when used with a soffit vent or vented drip edge, it ...
Running HVAC Ductwork in a New Colonial
Running HVAC Ductwork in a New Colonial
Bob meets with Peter Merianos and the crew from Coastal Heating and Air Conditioning who are fabricating the AC ductwork on ...
Selling Storage
Selling Storage
Potential home buyers are often looking for more storage space so be sure to take the time to clean out your basement, attic, ...
Storage at a Glance
Storage at a Glance
With a little planning, some thoughtful rearranging, and perhaps a bit of renovation, your home can provide the space you need ...
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