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Now This Has Gone Too Far!!!
Permitting and inspections, in many parts of the country, can be onerous at best; but a permit to set ceramic tile seem a little unbelievable, even for South Florida.
The Storm Over Storm Water Rules
As the EPA imposes new total-maximum-daily-load rules in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, NAHB’s concerns grow about the prospects for more-stringent permitting, offset rules, and reporting requirements
Fannie and Freddie: Housing’s Financing Drama
It’s too early to tell how the two government-sponsored enterprises will be transformed, but the outcome will likely have a significant impact on borrowers
OSHA Relaxes Residential Fall Protection Requirements – Sort of
In 94 OSHA started ramping up fall protection requirements for residential construction leaving most of us baffled how to comply. Now OSHA is reverting to an older, more relaxed standard.
The Pre-cut House
Before World War II, pre-cut houses were inexpensive and commonly built throughout our country.
How to Live Comfortably Off the Grid
A builder in British Columbia will soon be building an off-the-grid house for an island couple. Although the house will be heated primarily with wood, it will still need a…
Stove Moving Day
(Or How Pat and Andy Came to Own Martha's Stove)
Inswing or Outswing Doors?
Hinged entry doors can swing in or swing out. Which style is best for sealing out weather and thwarting would be thieves?
Snapshots of Low-Risk Housing Markets
Using the PMI Risk Index, SmartMoney.com highlights five locations that present the lowest risk of a price drop over the next two years
How to Drum Up More Remodeling Business — Should I Pay to Estimate?
Even in the best of times, getting new business isn't easy. When buying newspaper ads or relying on word-of-mouth referrals isn't getting it done, what are some off-beat approaches to…

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