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Todd Vendituoli
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construction
Deck Building
By Todd Vendituoli on Jun 25, 2012
As you have seen we are building a new home and part of that includes a deck. Now the first thing that I do is run a band of Grace Ice and Water Shield where... Continue reading
construction
Project Update: New Home Construction
By Todd Vendituoli on Jun 22, 2012
Here's where we left off at the end of last week. The foundation was capped off and the SIP's were installed. We started and built a front porch and I always use Ice and Water... Continue reading
construction, framing, sustainability
Building a Home with Structural Insulated Panels
By Todd Vendituoli on Jun 19, 2012
This home is being constructed with SIP's- structural insulated panels- so I thought we'd take a closer look at this process. These panels are made with a special layer of Oriented strand board (OSB) and... Continue reading
construction, foundation, framing
Single-Week New Home Progress
By Todd Vendituoli on Jun 15, 2012
Well I thought it would be nice to see what has happened since last Saturday. In future posts will look at more individual parts but for the end of the week I thought a picture... Continue reading
foundation, construction
New Home Project Update
By Todd Vendituoli on Jun 08, 2012
Well the project is in full swing and the well has been drilled. It went down 300' and we got 15 gallons of water per minute. More than the average home will ever use. We... Continue reading
landscaping, sustainability
Advice for Creating a Sustainable Garden
By Todd Vendituoli on May 30, 2012
Advice for Creating a Sustainable Garden Many love the idea of planting a garden; however, there are some of us who need specific information and help before beginning such a project. Having your own... Continue reading
foundation, construction
A New Project Begins
By Todd Vendituoli on May 23, 2012
The start of a new project in Vermont. First thing is to strip the topsoil. The foundation hole gets dug There has been a slight complication as we had to dig some additional trenches to... Continue reading
sustainability
Eco-Friendly Green Roofs
By Todd Vendituoli on May 17, 2012
How Eco-Friendly Green Roofs Save Energy, Conserve Water and more; Clean Up Cities If you were a bird flying over any major metropolitan city in the world, your eyes would be greeted with a vast... Continue reading
tools
5 Free Apps to Keep in Your Toolbox
By Todd Vendituoli on May 10, 2012
There are numerous tools available to get a home improvement job done. There are screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, ratchets, saws, and drills. There are pliers, bolt cutters, clamps, snips, routers, and sanders. There are...well, you get... Continue reading
basements, interior design, real estate
Basement Remodeling for Resale
By Todd Vendituoli on Apr 25, 2012
Guest post contributed by Sophie Taylor, on behalf of SuspendedCeilingShop.co.uk If you are looking for ways to increase the value of your home before selling it, you should be careful not to overlook your basement.... Continue reading
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