11 April 2012

Home Safety: Keeping Your Own Personal Firebreak

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30 March 2012

Cost to build a garage

Inspired by Denis Chamberland's original article in French, translated by Deb Villeneuve

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15 January 2012

Cursed with a boring door but limited budget? Fake it till you make it!

Its The Little Things That Make A House A Home traditional entry…

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3 January 2012

Backyard Structures – Your Very Own Architectural Opuscule

Timber Tea House traditional exterior traditional exterior design by…

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27 October 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Energy Upgrades That Pay For Themselves

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.  Choosing an energy-efficient…

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23 October 2011

Tiffany Lamps: A History in Design

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21 October 2011

12 Ways to Add Beautiful Stone to Your Home

Ackerly Park ~ New Albany, Ohio traditional kitchen…

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18 October 2011

10 Safety Tips to Remember When Using a Wood Burning Stove

A wood burning stove that is properly installed and carefully maintained can provide the warmth and comfort you need in winter. Wood burning stoves also provide the perfect heating alternative when…

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12 October 2011

New Roof: Is it time?

Your roof is a workhorse element to your home because your roofing is the first line of defense between you, and the elements all year around. But, as Autumn progresses into winter months, and…

Health & securityMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricksBuilding materials

15 September 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: How to Buy Energy Efficient Windows and Doors

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Did you know that up to 25% of…

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31 August 2011

The Case for Linoleum and Vinyl Floors

Paul Anater of Kitchen and Residential Design is a prolific writer who's articles show up in many design circles. He has posted a series of flooring articles on one of our favorite design sites,…

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30 August 2011

How to Judge a Quote for Siding/Roofing/Windows

When you’ve got a major exterior home renovation project like siding, roofing, and window replacement, and you’re balancing a number of installation quotes, how do you decide on which one makes the…

Home addition & remodelingMaintenance home & gardenBuilding materials

23 August 2011

How to Choose the Perfect Glazed Doors For Your Porch

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14 August 2011

Frame Your Views With Great Moldings and Casings

Classic Hyannisport Residence traditional family room traditional…

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5 August 2011

An Introduction to Solid-Plank Wood Floors

great room contemporary living room contemporary living room design…

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4 August 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Recoup 30 Percent More When You Remodel Green

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.

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21 July 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: The Passivhaus Standard

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. A Passivhaus (or Passive…

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13 July 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Great News! Renewed ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program Announced Today!

The Canadian Newswires are abuzz today with the announcement of the renewal of the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program. The CHBA press-released the following: The Canadian Home Builders' Association…

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13 July 2011

Keeping Water Out of Buildings

When looking at a home as a system, protection from the elements is a goal. Water and moisture can cause a great deal of damage to a structure and knowing all of the plains of potential pathways help…

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10 June 2011

How to Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning

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