Blueprint for Home Building
In this episode of Blueprint for Home Building the flooring for your new home will be discussed. The floor is the largest continuous horizontal area in your home. It unites every room on each story of the house, which is why it makes such a ... [... more]
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Kitchens (1 of 2)
On this episode of Blueprint for Home Building, experts will discuss strategies to keep your dream kitchen within budget. The kitchen is the most complicated and expensive room in your new home. It's also the place where most new homeowners go ... [... more]
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Getting Wired
In this episode of Blueprint for Home Building the electrical system and wiring of your new home is covered. Your home's electrical system is the focus of this episode. You'll learn the importance of planning out your electrical system ahead of ... [... more]
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Digging in the Dirt
This episode of DIY's Blueprint for Home Building deals with the excavation process. Segment one introduces our excavation contractor, the person who will oversee the excavation process. Segments two and three cover the importance of having good ... [... more]
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A Roof Over Your Head
This episode of DIY's Blueprint for Home Building is all about adding a roof to your new home. The first segment covers the basics about roofing, while segment two discusses what kind of roof may be best in different climates. The final two ... [... more]
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Siding with the Best
Find out which siding is best suited for your new home in this week's episode. This episode of DIY's Blueprint for Home Building discusses the many ways to cover the exterior of your home. The many options in siding are covered in the first ... [... more]
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Framing Devices
This episode of DIY's Blueprint for Home Building is the first of a two-part look at framing your home. Segment one discusses three common ways to frame a home: wood, steel or concrete. We learn about the various elements that make up a house ... [... more]
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The Drainage System
In this episode of Blueprint for Home Building the drainage system for your new home will be discussed. In this episode host Jeff Wilson begins with a quick overview on how the water gets to our house and how it is distributed to each point of ... [... more]
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Keep It Cool
In this episode of Blueprint for Home Building we discuss your new home's air conditioning system. This is the first in a two-part look at your home's HVAC system with a special emphasis on cooling. The basics of keeping your house cool are ... [... more]
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Keeping the Inside Out
In this episode of Blueprint for Home Building find out what you need to know about insulating your new home, from the basics and material choices to installation and noise reduction. Insulating your home is the topic of this episode. Segment one ... [... more]
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Blueprint for Home Building
In this episode host Jeff Wilson discusses the bathrooms in your new home. Welcome to the second most expensive room in your new home. In this episode host Jeff Wilson begins by covering the design ideas for this very important space. Budgetary ... [... more]
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Blueprint for Home Building
This episode is an introduction to the initial stages of home building. In the first segment, we meet architects and builders who tell us what to look for when choosing a site for our new home. Segment two teaches what a house plan is and why ... [... more]
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