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Harvey BetterGrain™ Harvey Building Products has announced a new premium finish, BetterGrain, available on qualified windows and door products. Harvey BetterGrain gives you the maintenance free benefits of energy efficient vinyl windows with a premium paint finish in three colors. According to Harvey: No longer will you have to choose between the maintenance-free performance of…
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Part of the now famous American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a $5 billion program to install weather-tight windows and doors. The program was touted as having several benefits including making homes more energy efficient and putting people back to work. According to the AP, the program has so far…
We’ve used Fypon products over the last couple of years with great success. Fypon has a great product for all you DIY’ers looking to spruce up your porches. Check out this information on their new column wrap. Fypon® Unassembled Column Wrap ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Forget about hiring a professional to enhance your home. The new…
New EPA Lead Paint Laws Effect Remodeling Projects The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has new lead paint laws going into affect on April 22, 2010. The new lead paint laws require any renovation work performed on houses built before 1978 to be performed by a certified contractor. Obviously his new law is causing some…
Framing Walls Before I begin please note that my dad (standing on top of that step ladder) is breaking a major ladder safety rule! This photo was taken when my father and I started framing our new home. Lately we’ve had quite a few emails and questions about framing walls and more specifically if we…
DIY Foam Insulation for Basements Basement Insulation is one of the toughest things to accomplish correctly for a reasonable price. The best approach for insulating basements is having a professional install spray foam. However, it can be quite expensive and it’s a project best left to professionals which flies in the face of many of…
54 Inch Drywall Sheets Save Time Are you preparing to install drywall in a building or home with nine foot ceilings? Today most building supply warehouses carry drywall sheets in 54 inch widths. 54 inch widths allow you to stack two sheets and create 108 inches or 9 feet! Fewer Joints Standard drywall comes in…
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Privacy windows or opening windows to allow in ventilation and offer an emergency exit from the home? With egress window options on operable acrylic block windows from Hy-Lite/U S Block Windows, homeowners and building industry professionals no longer need to make a choice — they can have it all! “According to The…
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…
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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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