Ventilation and attic storage
Attic Storage - The ideal attic storage plan involves more than boxing it up and tucking it away. The ideal attic storage plan involves more than boxing it up and tucking it away. A home's style and vintage often dictate to what extent an attic ... [... more]
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Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
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 You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can ... [... more]
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Easy Attics
Easy Attics - Engineered roof trusses speed roof framing and save money. Bob Vila watches as the carpenters install the pre-fabricated roof truss system above the garage. Each truss has an open center section, which will allow for the creation of ... [... more]
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Finding Storage Space
Finding Storage Space - Rearranging a home to accommodate storage can be a daunting task. Before you start moving things around, make the process less Rearranging a home to accommodate storage can be a daunting task. Before you start moving ... [... more]
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How to Store Safely
How to Store Safely - Finding suitable storage within your home is just one half of a complex puzzle. Your possessions, whether furnishings, antiques, Finding suitable storage within your home is just one half of a complex puzzle. Your ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Quality - Attic Remodels
Indoor Air Quality - Attic Remodels - Before starting your attic remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quali Before starting your attic remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Quality - Home Ventilation
Indoor Air Quality - Home Ventilation - If too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can sometimes accumulate to levels that can pose health an If too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can sometimes accumulate to levels that can ... [... more]
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Insulation For Home Comfort
Insulation For Home Comfort - Proper insulation choices are the first steps in giving your home that warm and fuzzy feeling. Proper insulation choices are the first steps in giving your home that warm and fuzzy feeling. One of the most important ... [... more]
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Mold Basics
Mold Basics - Molds are an essential part of the natural environment. The key to keeping mold in check is moisture control. Molds are an essential part of the natural environment. The key to keeping mold in check is moisture control. Mold growing ... [... more]
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Natural Ventilation
Natural Ventilation - Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the chimney effect to keep a building cool. Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool. The wind will naturally ventilate your home or [... more]
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Storage at a Glance
Storage at a Glance - With a little planning, some thoughtful rearranging, and perhaps a bit of renovation, your home can provide the space you need t With a little planning, some thoughtful rearranging, and perhaps a bit of renovation, your home ... [... more]
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What is Asbestos?
What is Asbestos? - Asbestos is a serious health risk-and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this helpful asbestos fact sheet from the Envi Asbestos is a serious health risk-and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this ... [... more]
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