You know that old saying about the cobbler’s children and their shoes? Today’s post is about the cobbler’s mom and…
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Home Construction
Explore the technical aspects of homes, from code requirements, to construction practices, to building materials and products. Find valuable information for new home construction, as well as home improvement and remodeling projects.
Attic Mold Remediation – Calling in the Pro’s
My last three posts have dealt with the discovery of mold in our home’s attic. This is the final post…
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A Better Roof Ridge Vent
Once upon a time, there was a roof leak. And, as usually happens with home repairs, that one little problem…
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A Guide to Attic Ventilation
In my last post, I shared the disastrous results of improperly venting a bathroom exhaust fan. We were adding warm, moist…
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How to Properly Vent a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Today’s post is rather embarrassing. Embarrassing in that I knew better. I knew there was a problem, and rather than…
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DIY Bathroom Mirror Frame Project
This DIY bathroom mirror frame project is so simple, that I was hesitant to even write this post. It’s like…
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Building Materials 101: Luxury Vinyl Tile
Before our recent bathroom remodel, I really had not paid too much attention to luxury vinyl tile flooring. I had…
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Easy Upgrade Ideas for Your Balcony Flooring
Balconies can often seem like an architectural afterthought. They are usually pretty utilitarian: a wood or concrete floor, and a…
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