Accessible Solutions: Entrances
Accessible Solutions: Entrances - Most single-family homes have several different entrances including, for example, a front door, garage door, kitchen Most single-family homes have several different entrances including, for example, a front door, ... [... more]
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Accessible Solutions: Parking Areas
Accessible Solutions: Parking Areas - Solving specific accessibility challenges in driveways and garages. Solving specific accessibility challenges in driveways and garages. Challenge: We have lived in our house in an old residential area of the ... [... more]
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Accessible Solutions: Walkways and Front Porches
Accessible Solutions: Walkways and Front Porches - Solving specific accessibility challenges with walkways and porches. Solving specific accessibility challenges with walkways and porches. Challenge: A family has a young daughter with a ... [... more]
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De-Icing Salts For Slippery Walks
De-Icing Salts For Slippery Walks - When traveling down an icy path, it helps to know all the alternatives to prevent slipping, sliding, and accidents When traveling down an icy path, it helps to know all the alternatives to prevent slipping, ... [... more]
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Distinctive Driveways
Distinctive Driveways - There are options beyond asphalt. Whether you choose bricks, stone or a mix and match approach, consider these options before There are options beyond asphalt. Whether you choose bricks, stone or a mix and match approach, ... [... more]
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Handicapped Accessible Ramp
Handicapped Accessible Ramp - Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home Accessible Home - Episode 07 1) The concrete path leading to the ramp is angled up slightly to meet the incline of the ramp. 2) Pressure treated joists are bolted to the foundation ... [... more]
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Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths
Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths - Flagstone and fieldstone are both used outdoors, but they are different stones and cuts. Decide which u Flagstone and fieldstone are both used outdoors, but they are different stones and cuts. Decide ... [... more]
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Winter Safety: Handling Ice and Protecting Plants
Winter Safety: Handling Ice and Protecting Plants - What should one do when freezing temperature creates a film of treacherous, invisible black ice, t What should one do when freezing temperature creates a film of treacherous, invisible black ... [... more]
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Green Cleaning: Outdoors
Green Cleaning: Outdoors - Think swapping caustic chemicals for more eco-friendly options means you won't be able to get your outdoors clean? Making t Think swapping caustic chemicals for more eco-friendly options means you won't be able to get ... [... more]
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Remodeling Your Driveway: Choosing the Right Materials ...
Basic asphalt blacktops are just the starting point for driveways. Concrete can be plain, stained or stamped. Pavers can create a custom look. There's even a green driveway that absorbs water. Here is an overview of your options. A pervious ... [... more]
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60-Minute Home Improvement Projects
Think you don't have time for a home improvement project? Think again. Here are some ideas for quick projects that can improve your home's efficiency, appearance and safety. On television, home improvement projects go from start to finish in 60 ... [... more]
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Decorative Techniques for Concrete Patios and Walkways
Decorative Techniques for Concrete Patios and Walkways - Restore your concrete patio or walkway with a custom finish. Concrete can be stamped or stain Restore your concrete patio or walkway with a custom finish. Concrete can be stamped or stained ... [... more]
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