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October 28, 2011 | Friday
How To: Stack Firewood
Nothing celebrates the colder weather like the distinct scent and sound of a crackling log in the fireplace. A steady...
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October 21, 2011 | Friday
How To: Unclog a Sink Drain
Six simple steps to unclog a stopped-up sink drain.
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October 06, 2011 | Thursday
Quick Tip: Buy and Install a Room Air Conditioner
Make your measurements and energy calculations before you buy.
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September 30, 2011 | Friday
Spraying In Closed-Cell Insulation
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September 30, 2011 | Friday
Spray-On Closed-Cell Insulation
Bob meets with Don Schumacher (from NCFI), who explains polyurethane spray-on insulation. Applied directly to the back of ...
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September 30, 2011 | Friday
Radiant Floor Heating System Installed
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September 30, 2011 | Friday
Selecting Light Fixtures
AJ Paron-Wildes (from Bellacor.com) joins Bob to talk about selecting lighting fixtures. Depending on the room or activity...
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September 29, 2011 | Thursday
Building a Hurricane-Resistant Home
Bob talks with Leslie Chapman-Henderson from the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) about the technologies involved i...
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September 29, 2011 | Thursday
Securing the Roof Truss System
Bob talks with Bill York and Rob Davis of FLASH (Federal Alliance for Safe Homes) about the storm-resistant roof truss sys...
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September 29, 2011 | Thursday
Constructing the Stem-Wall Foundation
Bob meets with Askia Aquil of the St. Petersburg Neighborhood Housing Services to talk about the upcoming project, taking ...
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September 28, 2011 | Wednesday
Installing a Zero-Clearance Fireplace
Fireplace dealer Kris Renier installs a new zero-clearance fireplace and explains how it operates.
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September 28, 2011 | Wednesday
DIY Light Fixture
General contractor Ron Gan builds an inexpensive do-it-yourself lighting fixture in the bathroom.
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September 28, 2011 | Wednesday
Shopping for Appliances
Bob compares kitchen appliances at the Irv Wolfson Showroom, part of Chicago's Merchandise Mart.
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September 27, 2011 | Tuesday
New Water Service Connected
Plumber Don McPoland shows how the new water service is connected to the house.
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September 27, 2011 | Tuesday
Creating Ducts
Bob goes over the ducting process with carpentry contractor Bob Ryley at the Cape Cod project house.
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