Archive for April, 2008
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Instant hot water heaters are widely used in Europe and slowly making their way to the States. So what are they? Basically, they flash heat water exactly at the time it is needed, meaning you'll save on energy bills and, if you get a heater big enough, will never have ...
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
With summer just a few short weeks away, you might be thinking of adding a deck. If you are unsure about placement, always speak to your contractor first. Based on his or her suggestions and your own ideas, use your garden hose to map out the basic outlines of where ...
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Sunday, April 27th, 2008
You may have heard of the term Tudor house, but what is that architectural style exactly? Here in the United States, Tudors are inspired by the homes of Elizabethan England. They typically have a false thatched roof, decorative exterior timbers, and patterned brick or stone work. On the ...
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Friday, April 25th, 2008
With warm weather comes the flurry of offers each day in your mailbox from contractors offering their services. Because fewer new houses are being built, you're probably getting more unsolicited offers than ever. Don't be fooled. It's impossible to know the background of many of these businesses. Though some are ...
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Yesterday was Earth Day, and in celebration, you may want to have a second look at that appliance. New Energy Star-rated models can be up to 10 to 15 percent less energy. You may also qualify for special rebates. For example, the state of California has several offers for people ...
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Now that the cold weather is finally behind us, it's a good idea to do some routine maintenance around your home. With the help of a good handyman, you can complete a few chores outside this spring that will keep your home in tip top shape for the rest of the ...
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Monday, April 21st, 2008
Addition also referred as extension of existing structure is categorized in a few major titles: room addition, bathroom addition, kitchen addition, or just general living space addition, attic conversions are to be included with that group even though there isn’t any additional SQF added to the house but merely converting ...
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Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Want the look of granite but don't think you can afford it? Well many companies now offer granite tiles, which are much cheaper than buying a slab. You will have to deal with seams, which can sometimes be a bit hard to clean, but if you want the durability and ...
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