Archive for the ‘Home Improvement’ Category
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
Kevin Carden asked: The foundation is the first piece of a home to be constructed and creates a base for the rest of a home's components. There are three types of foundations that are commonly used in the U.S.: slab, crawlspace, and basement.Slab FoundationSlab is a type of foundation consisting ...
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Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
Todd Fratzel asked: Seeing that I have recently finished building our new home I thought I'd share some insights into the design of a new home. There are many new house plans available today and the sky's the limit on features and styles. The biggest problem with the design process ...
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Pat Fay asked: The Terrors of the Time and Material Contract in Home ConstructionThere is a form of contracting prevalent in the home construction world that is very dangerous to the American homeowner. It is called the time and material contract. In construction slang it is known as “T & ...
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Steve Walker asked: A house sign is a clear statement to every visitor to your home. Whether your home sports a smart contemporary house sign or a quality traditional style of house sign will be seen, in a small way at least as a reflection of the type of people ...
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Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Crissy Whitmire asked: A dog house is a terrific idea for your beloved canine companion. Whether your dog stays indoors or out, having his or her own house is very beneficial. It provides a private retreat and a cozy place to sleep. However, selecting the perfect dwelling for your dog ...
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
India Cooper asked: The 20th Annual Sunday Times Rich List is out. Despite mutterings of property downturns and house prices falling, property tycoons and landowners make up the biggest group. And that's good news for builders. Yes, house prices may be down and commercial property values falling, but 231 of ...
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