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November 17, 2011 | Thursday
Fighting Hunger—Can by Can
At the 19th Annual Canstruction Design/Build Competition—an art show and food drive benefiting City Harvest—some of N...
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November 03, 2011 | Thursday
Great Places to Buy Architectural Salvage
If you're looking for vintage and salvaged finds, check out these great sources.
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November 03, 2011 | Thursday
Three Home Improvement Innovations
Cooktops that use magnets to generate heat. Lawn trimmers without wheels. Dishwashers for outdoors. Innovation is hap...
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GRETCHEN GRANT
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October 26, 2011 | Wednesday
Aviation Aesthetics: Second Flights for Salvaged Aircraft
Putting salvaged aircraft to fun and innovative home use.
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October 26, 2011 | Wednesday
Check the Label: A Guide to Green Designations for the Home
Consumers today must select from a growing list of green home certifications or builders claiming green homebuilder status.
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October 26, 2011 | Wednesday
Using Wood for Responsible, Renewable Building
At a time when common sense and solid environmental values are asking homebuilders and remodelers to make educated decisio...
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October 20, 2011 | Thursday
Energy Star Homes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, through its Energy Star program, enables consumers to easily identify homes that...
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October 17, 2011 | Monday
How To: Save Energy at Home
Follow these 8 simple ways to reduce your energy consumption and energy bills!
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October 17, 2011 | Monday
How To: Make Your Home Storm-Resistant
The right materials and proper installation can strengthen your home against the most severe weather.
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PAT CURRY
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October 12, 2011 | Wednesday
Happy Birthday Bon Ami!
For 125 years, this hardworking household cleanser has been keeping America’s kitchens and baths sparkly clean—withou...
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MONICA MICHAEL WILLIS
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October 06, 2011 | Thursday
Quick Tip: Creating a Recycling Center at Home
Recycle your way to a cleaner environment for everyone.
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September 29, 2011 | Thursday
The Future of Building with Steel Shipping Containers
Bob talks with David Cross (formerly of Tampa Armature Works) about the future of home construction with steel shipping co...
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September 29, 2011 | Thursday
Layout for a Container-Built Home
Bob joins Steve Armstrong, the project architect and engineer, to discuss the project. The challenge of building a home li...
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September 29, 2011 | Thursday
Adding a Steel Partition and Creating a Stucco Surface
Bob talks to Derek Mercer and Delwin Carter of Tampa Armature Works about how to treat the steel exterior to make it look ...
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September 29, 2011 | Thursday
Finishing the Steel Building Container
Once stripped down, an ISBU's exterior is finished with heavy-gauge steel, then faced in sheet-metal wrap and covered with...
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