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Reglaze vs. remodeling? I’m a huge fan of saving old, antique bathroom fixtures. A few weeks ago I attended the 2011 Boston Home show and spoke to Stephen Verbeek from Talon Reglaze about re-glazing vs. remodeling. According to Steve you can save 80% from re-glazing a tub and tile surrounds when comparing that to the…
Window Condensation What do houseplants, a boiling pot of pasta and your shower all have in common? They all add moisture to your home’s interior. And, while some humidity in the home is good, excessive moisture can be uncomfortable. “We often get calls from homeowners who are concerned that their windows are ‘sweating’ or…
Lower Energy Costs and Improve the Comfort of Your Home Year-Round with an Insulated Garage Door A leaky, uninsulated garage door may not be an obvious culprit in rising monthly utility bills, but it’s worth a second look if you have an attached garage. Replacing an older garage door with a new, energy efficient model…
Fypon Trellis When contractor Steve Roth purchased a dilapidated 1900s era two-story home during a foreclosure sale in Archbold, Ohio his mind was set on transforming the structure into a duplex home. He used a variety of low-maintenance building materials to replace rotting exterior materials. One of the products he used, a PVC trellis system…
Techniques and Tips For Cleaning Rust From Concrete Remove stubborn rust stain fast and easily. Many homes have concrete and blue-stone walkways, steps and patios. The problem is rust stains can occur from patio furniture, umbrella stands, fire pits or toys. These stains can very difficult to remove. Detailed below step by step are the…
LAVA Infrared Radiant Heating Panels, A New Way to Heat Never to be outdone WarmlyYours, a leader in radiant floor heating is soon to be offering wall mounted infrared panel heaters call LAVA . One panel in particular is both a heater and mirror. Infrared Heating Mirror: The LAVA Infrared Radiant Heating Panels can even reduce your heating expenses.…
Five Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home With the abundance of homes currently on the market, the buyer is king. Though home sales can be tough in this environment, there are several ways to stay ahead of the game, and it has everything to do with first impressions. Think about a…
Steel Deck Framing System eliminates the need for pressure treated wood deck frames Trex Elevations™ will manufacture and market new Trex Elevations Steel Deck Framing – a Steel Deck Framing System that offers superior longevity performance and aesthetics as Trexdecking and railing products. Trex Elevations is a dual-coated, galvanized steel, which not only looks great but…
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