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Brightening up a dark kitchen
How we turned an old kitchen into a bright airy living space.
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Your Electrical System, Part 2
Your Electrical System, Part 2 With Help From Randy at CQS Electrical
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Redesigned country kitchen
This rural home was redesigned from an old kitchen to a new oak masterpiece.
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Emecole, Inc.
Since 1987, Emecole has been manufacturing epoxies and polyurethane foams used for repairing poured foundation cracks. Today,...
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United Home Improvement General Contracting
Get a free, no obligation estimate from a local, qualified Custom Home Building Contractor. In just 3 to 5 minutes you can request...
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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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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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Understanding Permits
As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.
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State of the Art Traditional Kingsway - by Bryant Renovations
This traditional Kingsway home was completely gutted and given new life to satisfy a modern family.
