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Concrete Forms for Floors, Roofs, Decks
Energy-efficiency, fire resistance, low-maintenance, and speed of construction are some of the benefits of concrete homes. Concrete deck forms ... |
 
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Connect Home Technology and Security System Update
Bob meets up with Tim Woods of the Internet Home Alliance in the basement of the Quechee home to check out the progress of the integration of the ... |
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Controlled Water Use for Lawns and Gardens
Greg Peterson from Lawn Logic explains how their soil moisture monitoring and control system overrides an irrigation timer and prevents ... |
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Controlling the Home
In the well-connected home, one device can control almost everything in the house. Lighting, heating, cooling, and entertainment systems are ... |
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Converting Shipping Containers for Housing
Steel shipping containers, often seen as rusting hulks stacked high upon the decks of cargo ships or in ports, are being converted into homes and ... |
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Creating Your Ideal Home Theater
Think a home theater system is more fantasy than reality? Check out these expert tips to find out what to do if you’re dreaming about your own ... |
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Crown Molding Installation
Steve Roth from Style Solutions shows Bob the crown molding being used in the Modular Mountain Retreat project house. The EPS (extruded ... |
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Custom-Bilt Metals
Need a roof that will last a lifetime? Custom-Bilt Metals' "LastTime" Metal Roofing Systems are most commonly selected for use over solid decks, ... |
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Data Security
A network gateway from Panasonic is used to secure a home's Internet-enabled voice, data, and security systems. |
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Deconstructing Engineered Wood
Engineered wood can offer superior strength over many building materials. |
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Decorative Support Columns on the Modular Home
Bob meets with Jeff Davis of Chadsworth Columns to look at the structural columns supporting the rear deck of the modular home. The four-by-six ... |
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Delivery and Installation of the Modular Home's Second Floor
Bob Vila oversees the delivery and installation of the first section of the second floor of the home. Bob points out the complexity of this piece ... |
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Discussing How Glulams are Manufactured
Bob visits the Willamette Industries glue laminated facilities in Eugene, Oregon, for a tour with General Sales Manager Steve Killgore to learn ... |
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Discussing Small Space Solutions for the Miami Condo
The interior of the Miami condo is complete and ready for a getaway. In this small apartment, less than 1,000 square feet, it was important to ... |
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Discussing Stem Wall Construction
Bob joins Jesse Gonzalez from Mercedes Homes and Randy Cole from the City of Punta Gorda Building Department for a site visit and look at the stem ... |
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Discussing Structured Wiring Options
Tim Woods of Internet Home Alliance discusses the basics of structured wiring and connectivity with Bob in the basement of the Quechee house. The ... |
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Discussing the Home Automation System
Bob meets with Tom Morgan of Home Automation Inc to look at the "brain" for the home automation system and then goes on to meet with the wiring ... |
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Discussing the Poured-in Insulated Concrete Form System
Bob meets with Larz Anderson from Owens Corning to discuss the Lite-Form Insulating System used in the garage's foundation. A poured-in-place ... |
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Disguise Your Appliances
Consumers are discovering new ways to hide their appliances, putting form and functionality on an even footing. Here are some ideas to seamlessly ... |
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Effects of Sound in the Home
Sound is no longer contained in our open homes. Left free to travel, sound bounces, echoes, builds up, creates stress and may impact children’s ... |
