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House Eight: Renovating Side Porch and Home Inspection for Structural Issues
House eight of the Elmwood project. The home of Jim Verity has a side entry restored with the original columns and installs ... |
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House Five: Queen Anne Victorian Porch Restoration
House five of the Elmwood project. Owner Judy Lee needs the front porch replaced on this house built in 1892. |
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HVAC Maintenance
Maintain your system periodically to yield immediate energy savings, improved comfort, and a longer trouble-free service for ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Remodeling Practices
Regardless of what part of the house your remodeling project takes place in, there are good work practices that you can use to ... |
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Infrared Insulation Test
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Insect Check
Want to check for surface feeding insects? Cut out both ends of a coffee can, screw it into the suspected area of infestation, ... |
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Inspecting Gas Vents
When inspecting a new or potential new home, make sure that any of the gas equipment needing ventilation—heaters, dryers, hot ... |
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Lead in Soil
Lead in soil can be a hazard when children play in bare soil or when people bring soil into the house on their shoes. The ... |
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Lead Paint Conditions
Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if it is in good consition, and it is not an impact or friction surface, like a ... |
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Lead Paint Effects
If not detected early, children with high levels of lead in their bodies can suffer from: damage to the brain and nervous ... |
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Lead Sources
While paint, dust, and soil are the most common lead hazards, other lead sources also exist.
- Drinking water, your home ... |
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Maintaining Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are important safety devices that require periodic maintenance. |
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Mild Weather Fires
Mild winters mean more chimney fires! It's true. People choke back their woodstoves in mild weather - leading to more creosote ... |
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Mold Basics
Molds are an essential part of the natural environment. The key to keeping mold in check is moisture control. |
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Permits and Planning Before Demolition
Almost all remodeling projects require some demolition. Making sure that permits and permissions are obtained before tearing ... |
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Pool Inspection
If you are buying a house that includes a swimming pool, plan to have the pool inspected separately by a pool specialist, not ... |
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Pool Prep
When reopening your pool for a new season, make sure your pump and filter are working properly before adding chemicals to the ... |
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Prevent Damage from Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants damage wood by hollowing it out for nesting and, unlike termites, wood damaged by carpenter ants does not ... |
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Radon and Renovations
If you are planning any major renovations, such as converting an unfinished basement area into living space, it is especially ... |
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Radon Basics
Radon causes an estimated 14,000 lung cancer deaths each year. It is the earth's only naturally produced radioactive gas and ... |
