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Installing Commercial Windows in a Residence
I love the look of Modern Architecture, but these modern details involving no overhangs & commercial windows require a lot of fore thought on the part of the builder. In…
How to Bend Baseboard Around a Curved Wall
If you need to install baseboard along a curved wall, use string to measure and cut relief kerfs on the back of the stock so the baseboard will bend more…
Pier & Beam vs Slab Foundations
In the South there are two main foundation types. Concrete Piers with Wooden beams that elevate the house above the ground, and concrete slab foundations that sit on the ground.…
Using Pivot Hinges for a Master Bedroom Closet
Pivot hinges make a bold statement in these floor to ceiling veneered closet doors, see how we used them in the Master Bedroom of a 60's remodeled house.
Maintaining & Flushing a Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heaters need an annual service to get the maximum life out of your unit. This is a simple process of de-scaling using vinegar and cleaning your in-line filter.…
Best Attic for Hot/Humid Climates
Most houses in Hot/Humid climates don't have basements so that means that most ductwork in Southern house runs through super hot attic spaces. In this video I'll show you a…
How to Prevent Termites: Pretreat Without Harsh Chemicals
The old school way to prevent termites from eating your house was to dump noxious chemicals on the ground around your house. The green way to do it is to…
The $6000 House: No Plan Survives First Contact
As Move-in date approaches, I'm forced to reconsider some early decisions.
The $6000 House: The Hunt
The buying experience
Building a Radon-Resistant Home
What is deadly and might be lurking in your basement? No, not a Ninja (well probably not), in most cases it is Radon. And it is important to know what…

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