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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Blue Board and Veneer Plaster
Blue Board and Veneer Plaster - A blueboard gypsum panel base covered with a layer of veneer plaster gives the hard surface and glass-smooth look of o A blueboard gypsum panel base covered with a layer of veneer plaster gives the hard surface and ... [... more]
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Overcoming the Challenges of High Ceilings
Overcoming the Challenges of High Ceilings - High ceilings give homes a dramatic visual effect, but they also present unique challenges. Follow these High ceilings give homes a dramatic visual effect, but they also present unique challenges. ... [... more]
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Faux Finishing Painting Techniques
Faux Finishing Painting Techniques - Faux finishing, or using techniques and materials on one surface to imitate or suggest another surface, has been Faux finishing, or using techniques and materials on one surface to imitate or suggest another ... [... more]
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Soundproofing Your Home
Soundproofing Your Home - Simple, cost-effective ways to soundproof a room or keep noise at bay include preventing sound from traveling by caulking an Simple, cost-effective ways to soundproof a room or keep noise at bay include preventing sound ... [... more]
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No-Coat Pre-Finished Drywall
No-Coat Pre-Finished Drywall - Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity As drywalling steams ahead, Bob points out a revolutionary new pre-engineered drywall product that helps streamline the construction process. Developed by Drywall Systems ... [... more]
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Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property
Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property - Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property-changes that can var Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property-changes that can ... [... more]
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A Panelized Home: Closing the Envelope
A Panelized Home: Closing the Envelope - With the foundation in place, the trucks bring in the house sections for assembly. With the foundation in place, the trucks bring in the house sections for assembly. People are often criticized for the ... [... more]
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Adding Tile Accents
Adding Tile Accents - Preparation, planning and a few tricks of the trade make easy work of installing decorative tiles. Preparation, planning and a few tricks of the trade make easy work of installing decorative tiles. Not so simple: A tile band ... [... more]
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