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Boiler Cleaning
Oil-fired boilers should be professionally cleaned and tuned once a year. Gas-fired equipment needs to be checked every other ... |
 
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Boiler Pipes and a In-Floor Radiant Heat in Bathroom
Bob meets with the plumber to look at the air handler and then goes upstairs to check out a bathroom floor heated with radiant ... |
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Building a Basement Rec Room
Ryley builds out a rec room floor in the Plymouth house. Ryley explains how to keep the room from being damp. Ryley puts down ... |
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Building a Metal Stud Wall
Bob meets Denny Ruffini to see how a metal stud wall is built in the basement. Bob explains his decision for choosing metal, ... |
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Building a Safe Room
A safe room, or storm shelter, provides the highest degree of protection for you and your family from the dangerous forces of ... |
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Building Basement Stairs
Bob and Riley are in the basement planning and building a new staircase. Riley explains the "rise over run" rule in designing ... |
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Building the Brick Fireplace
Bob talks with general contractor Ted Riley about the fireplace construction. The project started with cinder blocks in the ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon monoxide detectors are ... |
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Choosing a Water Heater
The first step in choosing a water heater is to determine the appropriate fuel type. Natural gas, oil, and propane water ... |
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Choosing a Water Heater
When you're choosing a water heater, don't be tempted to simply buy the lowest-cost model available. Water heating uses too ... |
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Concrete Pump System
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Constructing and Outfitting a Wine Cellar
A wine collection starts with a single bottle or two and grows exponentially. If you dream of building a wine cellar, here are ... |
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Converting an Unfinished Basement into Living Space
The crew from Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems has been at work putting up the framework for the walls and the grid ... |
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Crawl Space Ventilation
Ventilation for crawl space and basement areas is a necessary in preventing mildew, musty odors, and even rot. |
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Create More Storage Space
Unlimited storage space would be great. But sufficient space is possible—if you make full use of the laundry, basement, attic ... |
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Creative Kids’ Spaces
A designated space for kids inspires their creativity, evokes their imagination and lets them be themselves. These tips and ... |
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Decorating the Family Room
Bob visits the home's airy, light-filled basement family room. The house, which is built on a sloping lot, allows the basement ... |
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Egress Solutions for Basement Living Space
Basement living space needs two exits, so before you begin your renovations, check the egress codes. |
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Elevating Appliances
For protection against shallow flood waters, the washer and dryer can sometimes be elevated on masonry or pressure-treated ... |
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Energy Efficient Washer Dryer Set Installed
Bob and Ryley install a Maytag Neptune washer-dryer set. Manufacturer's representative Jay Klosterman describes the product's ... |
