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Accessible Solutions: Entrances
Most single-family homes have several different entrances including, for example, a front door, garage door, kitchen door, and deck or patio doors. |
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Affordable Alternatives for Luxury Must-Haves
Luxury home components are just dreamy diversions for many. But there are ways to bring these great-living concepts home. Here are three ... |
 
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Blown-In Insulation
Mark Long and Bob Roundtree blow in Guardian Ultra Fit fiberglass insulation. |
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Building Wooden Stairs
Bob helps carpenter Bob Ryley cut and install stairs leading to the garage's storage area. Starting with the stringers, Bob and Ryley secure 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 available, but you need to ... |
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Clopay Garage Door Installation
Bob gets together with Gary and Earl Raymond from Clairmont Glass as they prepare to install the Clopay garage doors. The openings for the garage ... |
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Cold Storage
When the weather gets cold, take advantage of the situation. Free up space in your refrigerator by storing your canned goods and sodas in an ... |
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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 and garage. |
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Creating the Ultimate Garage Workshop
A garage workshop is more than car space. Build it right by planning out accessories, heating, and mechanical needs before settling on a plan. |
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Custom Garage Doors from Designer Doors
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
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Discussing the Garage Framing and Selecting a Garage Door
Bob and Ryley review the plans and progress of the post-and-beam storage building, and choose doors for the end of the building. Framing continues ... |
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Discussing the Home Security System
Bob discusses the wireless alarm system that is being installed in the garage. Becuase the building will often be unoccupied, the alarm also acts ... |
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Discussing the Radiant Heat and Hot Water Boiler
John Marran of Energy Kinetics and heating expert Frank Iadarola review the System 2000 boiler system that will supply heat to the hydronic floors ... |
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Fixing a Garage Door Opener
Garage door openers are handy devices that can turn into frustrations if they need maintenance or repair. |
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Framing a Garage Workshop
When choosing the framing and construction materials for your garage, consider how it will be used, what fire and safety requirements you may ... |
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Framing the Barn
Bob confers with Paul Pacella from Maine Post and Beam of Cape Cod about the framing of the barn. Paul demonstrates the various saws used to ... |
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Garage Door Opener
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Garage Door Opener Installation
Bob meets up with Ryley, who is installing a Craftsman garage door opener. Ryley starts out by pointing out the best place to start a project is ... |
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Garage Door Systems, Springs, and Openers
Understanding your garage door system, its operating mechanism, and maintenance needs will help you keep it safe and in lasting condition. |
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Garage Doors and Hurricanes
In high winds, double garage doors can pull out of their tracks or collapse from wind pressure. If garage doors fail, high winds can enter your ... |
