|
 |
"Klima-Tite" Windows
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
|
|
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 ... |
|
 |
Air Leakage
Select windows with air leakage ratings of 0.3 cubic feet per minute or less. |
 
|
 |
An Affordable Exterior Paint Job
Bob is at the Mashpee site with Joann Borges of CertaPro Painters, a national painting company with 220 franchises throughout ... |
|
|
Anchor Your Fuel Tank
A fuel tank can tip over or float in a flood, causing fuel to spill or catch fire. Cleaning up a house that has been inundated ... |
|
|
Architect Series Casement Windows from Pella
Behind the Scenes - Victorian Restoration |
|
|
Avoiding Flood Damage Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You ... |
|
|
Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, depending on the flood hazard ... |
|
|
Barriers Against Floodwaters
More extensive flood prevention means constructing barriers to prevent floodwaters from entering your home. This process ... |
|
|
Benefits and Installation of Impact-Resistant Windows
In a hurricane, a house becomes a pressure cooker if its outer envelope is pierced by high winds and wind-driven debris. When ... |
|
|
BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 ... |
|
|
Building a Tighter Roof with Roofing Underlayments
Roof underlayments are designed to protect the roof sheathing and structure from moisture and penetration. Advances in ... |
|
|
Caulk and Weather Strip
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope—exterior walls, windows, ... |
|
|
Cedar Shake Shingles and Clapboard Siding
Bob meets with Michael Shiels to discuss the progress on the modular home project’s exterior construction. Bob points out some ... |
|
|
Chimney Flashing
Have your chimney flashing (the seal between the chimney and the roof) inspected and maintained. Flashing prevents rain water ... |
|
|
Cladding the Roof in Fiberglass Shingles
The roof of the Mashpee affordable home is ready for shingles. Dan Horton of IKO shows Bob the Cambridge 30 double-layer ... |
|
|
Cooling Curtains
To help keep your house cool, close curtains on south- and west-facing windows. You may also consider installing awnings on ... |
|
|
Custom Shutters Plantation-style Window Accents
Behind the Scenes - Vermont Farmhouse |
|
|
De-Icing Salts For Slippery Walks
When traveling down an icy path, it helps to know all the alternatives to prevent slipping, sliding, and accidents. |
|
|
Deck Maintenance: Sealing and Staining
To ensure a safe deck with a long life, you need to properly maintain it. Sealing or staining the deck protects it from ... |
