Basement Kitchen
Executive Chef Mark Herndon and Bob walk through the nearly completed commercial kitchen at the Executive Mansion highlighting all the major design and equipment improvements. Starting with the new delivery entrance and the walk-in pantry for dry ... [... more]
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A Panelized Home: Preparing the Foundation
A Panelized Home: Preparing the Foundation - A solid foundation is more than a footprint. That's why the Hammonds took the time to work through the de A solid foundation is more than a footprint. That's why the Hammonds took the time to work ... [... more]
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Basement Access Doors
Basement Access Doors - If you're looking to bring basement access to your home, there are many options to choose from. Even with an existing home wit If you're looking to bring basement access to your home, there are many options to choose from. ... [... more]
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Basement Remodels Find Space for Living
Basement Remodels Find Space for Living - Consider your basement when looking for additional living space. The cost to convert existing space is far l Consider your basement when looking for additional living space. The cost to convert existing ... [... more]
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Basement Options
Basement Storage - Cellar or basement, the space beneath your main floor provides many options for storage-provided it is moisture free. Cellar or basement, the space beneath your main floor provides many options for storage-provided it is ... [... more]
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Basement Trim
The framing and plastering is completed in the basement of the Executive Mansion and Ryley and Bob meet up with Judson, one of the restoration carpenters, to discuss trimming out one of the mansion's 80 to 100 doorways. Poplar wood has been ... [... more]
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Egress Solutions for Basement Living Space
Egress Solutions for Basement Living Space - The space is there, right in your basement, so why not use it? Basement living space needs two exits, so The space is there, right in your basement, so why not use it? Basement living space needs two ... [... more]
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Garage Workshop Foundation and Slab
Garage Workshop Foundation and Slab - Check soils, permits, and structural requirements before laying a foundation for your new garage workshop. As wi Check soils, permits, and structural requirements before laying a foundation for your new ... [... more]
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon monoxide detectors are av Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. ... [... more]
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EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms
EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms - Approved by insurers and energy providers alike, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) bring ener Approved by insurers and energy providers alike, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) bring ... [... more]
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Dealing with a Wet Basement
Dealing with a Wet Basement - A wet basement can be devastating with belongings ruined and usable space lost. Identifying the source and applying the A wet basement can be devastating with belongings ruined and usable space lost. Identifying the ... [... 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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