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Attic renovation resources for the do-it-yourselfer
We all dream about it – having that gorgeous home with grand cathedral ceilings, immaculate hardwood floors and that natural stone fireplace to match. But few of us start with a home that’s perfect. In the meantime, it’s very likely you’ll be painting some rooms or swinging a hammer as you build your dream. Not to worry – if you don’t have the time or money for those major renovations, you can still improve your home with small do-it-yourself projects that are quick and …
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Choosing your contractor
A homeowner’s most important job after the decision is made to go ahead with a project is to choose the “right” contractor to do the work. While logically the outcome of the job would seem to depend solely on the contractor chosen, the homeowner in an indirect manner and to a greater or lesser degree can influence the timing and outcome of the final product by choosing the right person and by displaying a positive attitude. How does a homeowner go about choosing the …
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Manhattan project- design transformation & complete renovation
This Manhattan project entailed a design transformation and complete gut renovation of a 2,400 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, with a new enlarged kitchen including 2-tiered room lighting, central air-conditioning, new windows, and a built-in music system.
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Working Safely With Lead-Based Paint
Until recently, contractors, homeowners, and the general public in the U.S. had little knowledge of the dangers around them as they worked on older buildings. Many historic restorationists who focused on buildings from the 19th and early 20th century knew that the lead commonly used as a binder and colorant in old paint could poison them. In 1971, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD) enacted laws to reduce lead in house dust in federally-assisted housing. It wasn’t until 1978 that the US outlawed the manufacture and application of lead-based paint. Most European countries had done so decades before.
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Choosing a Power Drill
Hand-held power tools have become an indispensable part of the modern handyman’s and contractors’ toolbox. Power drills are the most commonly purchased hand-held power tool. You can spend from $30 – $400 for a tool that meets your needs. With that dollar range in mind, you may want to ask yourself a few simple questions before you go shopping. These same questions will also apply to most power tool purchases.
