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Home Exteriors: The Basics
Browse essential information about your home’s exterior and framework including commonly used terms and frequently asked questions.
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How to Pressure Wash Your House Before Painting It
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We Weigh the Pros and Cons of Standing Seam Metal Roofs
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Can You Paint Your House in Humid Air?
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These Are The Best Roofing Materials For Longevity
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13 Steps to Full Home Renovation
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Free Floor Plans for Small Houses
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Can You Paint a House When It Rains? Remarkably, Yes...
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Is Microlam or LVL the "Miracle" Lumber?
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Is Rolled Roofing Your Ticket to an Ultra-Cheap Roof?
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Lowe's vs. Home Depot: Which Is Better?
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How to Remove Asbestos Siding Safely--By Yourself
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Should You Build That House Addition? Maybe Not...
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9 Clever Ways to Hide Your Home's Eyesores
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Water in the Crawl Space: Is it Worth Fixing Yourself?
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Modern Concrete Paver Walkway Ideas
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9 Facts About Metal Roofing For Homes
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9 Facts You Cannot Ignore About Removing Load-Bearing Walls
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House Bump Out: Can This Micro-Addition Add Space for Less Cost?
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Learn the Trick To Breaking Up a Concrete Walkway By Hand
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Facts About Building Permits You Don't Know
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5-Step Guide to Repairing a Hole in a Metal Roof System
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What Are the Best and Worst Ways To Add Space To Your House?
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How To Use Anchor Screws the Right Way (and How to Remove Them)
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Sunroom Additions vs. Conventional Stick-Built Additions
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"Kill the Keys" With Kwikset SmartCode 915 Touchscreen Deadbolt
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Cleaning Your House Siding Before Painting: Manual vs. Power Washer
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Can You Install Stone Veneer Over Interior Brick?
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How to Repair Your Flat Asphalt Roof
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What Are the Best Stud Finders You Can Use?
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5 Roof Replacement Basics You MUST Know Before Starting
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The Five Most Common Problem Areas of a Roof System
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Paint Taping vs. Cutting In: Which One Is Best?
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Important Points To Consider for Whole-House Remodeling
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How to Build a Full-Scale House Addition
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Forget the Special Tools: Learn How to Nail Into Concrete By Hand
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Might Building an Addition Destroy Your Marriage?
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Room Additions: Advice on Working With Contractors
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Right-Of-Entry or Not: Can a Surveyor Legally Enter Your Property?
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The Rise and Fall of Asbestos Shingles
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Best Online Calculators for Siding, Tile, Roofing, and Counters
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Fence Building Law: Cost Sharing, Notifications, and Code
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14 Weird Remodeling Tricks That Get You Out of a Jam
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Yes, Remodeling Contractor Licenses Matter. But Less Than You Think.
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9 Things Your Contractor Won't Tell You
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Looks Like Stone, Behaves Like Concrete: What's Stamped Concrete?
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Sears Home Improvement: Basics and Review
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Step Away From The Hammer: 7 Reasons NOT To Remodel Your Home
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10 Tips for Painting Your House Exterior
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5 Things You Must Consider Before Removing a Non Load-Bearing Wall
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How to Read a Tape Measure
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See How Sheet Plastic Can Prevent Crawl Space Moisture
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It's a House Siding That Looks Like Wood But Isn't. What Is It?
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Where To Find Building Code Online for Free
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5 Types of Roofing Materials You Should Know
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How to Rent a Rolloff Container for Home Remodel Debris
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Wind Energy Pros and Cons
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Here Are Some Choices for Flat Roof Materials
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Need a Permit for That Fence? The Answer May Surprise You.
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Chart Helps You Figure the Value of Your Renovations
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Should You Do This Remodel Yourself or Hire a Pro?
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How to Ensure Your Attic is Ventilating Properly
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Review: Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement
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Free Home Remodel Loan? Learn About the FHA 203(k)
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Here Is a List of the 5 Best Ways to Pay for Your Home Remodel Project
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