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"Klima-Tite" Windows
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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A Panelized Home: When Weather Strikes
Foul weather hits the site before the roof is finished, forcing some fast-paced work to seal out the elements so interior work ... |
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Architect Series Casement Windows from Pella
Behind the Scenes - Victorian Restoration |
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Avoiding Flood Damage Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, depending on the flood hazard ... |
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Benefits and Installation of Impact-Resistant Windows
In a hurricane, a house becomes a pressure cooker if its outer envelope is pierced by high winds and wind-driven debris. When ... |
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BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 ... |
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Building a Tighter Roof with Roofing Underlayments
Roof underlayments are designed to protect the roof sheathing and structure from moisture and penetration. Advances in ... |
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Caulk and Weather Strip
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope—exterior walls, windows, ... |
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Custom Shutters Plantation-style Window Accents
Behind the Scenes - Vermont Farmhouse |
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De-Icing Salts For Slippery Walks
When traveling down an icy path, it helps to know all the alternatives to prevent slipping, sliding, and accidents. |
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Deck Maintenance: Sealing and Staining
To ensure a safe deck with a long life, you need to properly maintain it. Sealing or staining the deck protects it from ... |
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EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window
Technology already exists to let windows darken, lighten, or almost completely block the sun and its heat from entering your ... |
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EnergyWise House: Using Windows to Beat the Heat
Here comes the sun! Properly planning a home's window layout can frame scenic vistas while preventing solar rays from pushing ... |
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Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ventilation and illumination too. ... |
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Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
The average homeowner spends close to $1,300 a year on utility bills. But an energy-efficient home—with such features as ... |
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How to Store Your Lawnmower for Winter
Winterizing your mower now can save you some serious lawnmower repair bills in the spring. |
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Installing Pella Windows
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy ... |
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Making a Sand-Bag Barrier
Sandbags can be useful in redirecting storm water and debris flows away from your home. But be sure that the sandbags are ... |
