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Home Exteriors & Framework
The exterior of your home is just as important as what goes on indoors. Learn about different types of siding, exterior paints and roofing materials.
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9 Spanish Colonial Homes and Their Trademark Characteristics -
How and When to Clean Your Chimney
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Step-By-Step Guide to Build Your Own House
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How to Renovate a House
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How to Install Vinyl Siding
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The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist
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How to Pressure Wash Your House Before Painting
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Standing Seam Metal Roof Basics
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18 Breathtaking Mediterranean Homes
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How to Repair Your Brick Chimney
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How to Build a Porch
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Rolled Roofing (MSR): Basics and Costs of This Do-It-Yourself Roofing
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What Is Painting Season for House Exteriors?
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Free Small House Plans for Remodeling Older Homes
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How to Air Seal Your Home (and How Much You Could Save)
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Problem-Solvers for the Home
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Easy Winter Preparation Checklist for Your Home
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Painting a House When It's Humid
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7 Best Brands of Fiber-Cement Siding for Your Home
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How to Tuckpoint Mortar Joints in 8 Easy Steps
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Lowe's vs. Home Depot Comparison
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Painting a House in Rainy Weather
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What Causes Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them
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Modern Concrete Paver Walkway Ideas
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HardiePlank Siding Overview and Basics
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The 4 Most Popular Siding Materials for Homes
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HardiePlank vs. Vinyl Siding
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Comparing 7 Roofing Materials for Longevity
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How to Assess and Correct Water Problems in a Crawl Space
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Asbestos Siding Removal: How to Do It Yourself or Hire a Company
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Choosing a Safe Electrical Extension Cord
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Using Microlam or LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)
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In this section
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Building a House Addition: Pros and Cons
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How to Remove a Brick from a Wall
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The Basics of Roofing Replacement
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How to Break up Concrete by Hand
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12 Things to Know About Metal Roofing
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Add Space for Less Cost with a House Bump Out
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Overview of Gutter Guard Types and Brands
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How to Use and Remove Wall Anchor Screws
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Removing a Load-Bearing Wall: 9 Facts You Can't Ignore
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The Best Ways To Add Space To Your House
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How to Build a Retaining Wall With Blocks
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Can You Install Stone Veneer Over Brick?
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How to Repair a Hole in a Metal Roof System
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Cleaning Your Siding Before Painting
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The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide to Roof Repair
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How to Replace Asphalt Shingles
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The 5 Most Common Problem Areas of a Roof System
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Painting Without Tape: How Cutting-In Can Save Taping
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Is Ice Dam Protection Material a Worthwhile Option?
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16 Log and Timber Homes
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12 Important Things to Understand About Building Permits
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Whole-House Home Remodeling Basics
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How to Build an Addition
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How to Hand-Nail With Concrete Nails
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Sunrooms vs. Full-Room Additions
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Fence Building Law Basics for Homeowners
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How to Stiffen Deck Floor Joists
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Contract a Day Worker for Your Remodeling Project
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How to Repair a Built-Up Asphalt Flat Roof
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A Guide to Stamped Concrete
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Can a Surveyor Legally Enter Your Property?
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