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A Concrete House for a Hurricane Zone
Homeowner Jim Minardi is checking out the layout of his new reinforced concrete home that has materialized from sand after just two days. He joins ... |
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A Hurricane Overview
A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm that measures several hundred miles in diameter. Hurricanes have two main parts. The first is the eye of ... |
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A Panelized Home: A Dream of Home
When Ned and Anne Hammond began to consider what type of home they wanted to build on their unique site, they did what most of us might do - they ... |
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A Panelized Home: All Decked Out
With beautiful ocean views to enjoy year-round, creating outdoor living spaces was part of the plan from day one. |
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A Panelized Home: Beginning the Finish
Throughout this project one recurring theme constantly re-emerges—hire the right people and take the time to do it right. |
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A Panelized Home: Blissful Bathrooms
In 1742 when Thomas Gray wrote "...where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," he couldn't have been referring to building a house. |
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A Panelized Home: Closing the Envelope
With the foundation in place, the trucks bring in the house sections for assembly. |
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A Panelized Home: Creating the Lighting Plan
The proper lighting and the ability to control each layer of light is the key to composing a stunning visual environment. |
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A Panelized Home: Factory-Built Homes With a Custom Flair
Panelized construction offers many benefits. Efficient use of time and materials, custom design options, and cost savings are just the beginning. |
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A Panelized Home: Preparing the Foundation
A solid foundation is more than a footprint. That's why the Hammonds took the time to work through the design details before deciding on a shallow ... |
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A Panelized Home: Securing Permits
Oceanfront property, while desirable, creates many hurdles before groundbreaking can begin. |
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A Panelized Home: Tips for your Next Deck Project
Building a deck can add beauty and value to any home. Here, some advice before you get started. |
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A Panelized Home: When Weather Strikes
Foul weather hits the site before the roof is finished, forcing some fast-paced work to seal out the elements so interior work can continue. |
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A Winter Storm Overview
When cold temperatures and dangerous winter conditions occur, it’s important to be prepared. Understanding the weather terms and preparing for the ... |
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A.O. Smith Water Products
A.O. Smith Water Products - Chris Hopkins visits the EnergyWise house to discuss the company's high efficiency water heaters. The company's ... |
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After a Winter Storm
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Anchor Your Fuel Tank
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Ask Before You Hire
Although you may be in a rush to get the repairs done, there are many important steps to hiring a contractor. Make sure the firm you hire is the ... |
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Assembling Your Disaster Kit
When assembling a disaster kit in preparation for storms or emergencies, it is important to consider all eventualities. Make plans now for food, ... |
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Backup Generator for Storm-Ready Home
Ron Ford from Kohler shows Bob the 12 killiwatt backup generator that has been installed at the Punta Gorda, Florida, home. Backup power is ... |
