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DIY Can Save Big Money Long before I was professionally employed in the construction industry (I was a practicing civil and structural engineer) I was tackling every home improvement project I could think of around our first home. One of the first major DIY projects that I took on was a full renovation of the…
I hate to break it to you but winter is here in full force. So it’s time to talk about snowblower maintenance. If you didn’t do pre-season maintenance then you better take the time to get out your snowblower now and make sure it’s running properly. The last thing you want is to wake up…
Make Your Home More Green “Green” is the theme of the millennium. Why? The population is growing faster by the minute – it’s expected to be about 9 million by 2050 — and there just aren’t enough resources to go around. Not to mention that going green is often better for your health (you’ll avoid…
Notification change lets consumers know when a lien is placed on their property. SACRAMENTO – New California construction laws and regulations passed during the 2009-2010 legislative session take effect January 1, 2011. A key consumer protection law regarding mechanic’s liens (a claim on property that could force its foreclosure and sale to satisfy unpaid contractor…
This is an article that ran back in 2008, it’s interesting to see what the refinance rates were back then compared to today. Construction Loan Refinancing We built our new home several years ago with a construction loan that converted to an adjustable rate loan at the end of construction. The loan had a fixed…
With all the deep snow that’s piling up in the mid-west this winter I thought it was prudent to share this post about deep snow home safety. Deep Snow Dangers Much of the East Coast is being buried in deep snow this weekend so we felt it was important to talk about deep roof snow.…
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If you’re in the market for DEWALT Tools for a Christmas gift this year then tonight is the time to buy. From 12:01 AM to 5:00 AM you can save 20% off DEWALT Tools at Home Depot. If you want to take advantage of this sweet deal follow the link below. Over 100 DeWalt Tools…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
Get 10% of with a Lowes Coupon NOTE: Home Construction & Improvement is not affiliated with Lowe's. Looking for a Lowes Coupon? Want to save 10% on a major purchase at Lowe's? Have you moved recently are about to move? If so this is an offer you can't afford to miss! How about a printable…
Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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