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Why do cookie-cutter neighborhoods exist?
The identical ranks of cookie-cutter neighborhoods have been immortalized (and often satirized) in American pop culture, but who first came up with the idea for these "little boxes on the hillside?"
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Construction projects range from easy tasks, such as building wooden stairs, to difficult tasks, like installing a garage door. Construction projects tend to go more smoothly when the builder has the right tools, materials and plans at hand.
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10 Best Things to Build in to Your HomeThese days, homeowners have add-on options that previous generations could only dream of. From integrated electronics to secret rooms, we'll scope out 10 of the best. See more »
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10 Major Construction Mistakes
Renovating your home is a big job. But making a mistake before or during construction can make the job even bigger. Here are 10 to avoid. See more »
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10 Responsibilities of a Construction Project Manager
More than just a couple nails here and a few screws there, a construction project is a complex commercial enterprise that draws on a variety of workers, tools and materials. At the helm is a construction project manager. See more »
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5 Ways to Tear Down an Interior Wall
Removing interior walls can open a room up, reshape a living space or create that dream closet. But there's a lot more to it than busting out a sledgehammer or crowbar. What does it take to tear down an interior wall safely? See more »
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Can you lay brick yourself?
If you study a brick wall, it looks simple enough. It's just a stack of bricks and some mortar to hold everything together, right? The job takes a bit more experience than you'd think. See more »
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Can You Remove a Load-Bearing Wall?
Sure, you can remove most walls, but if you try to remove a load-bearing wall, your entire house could come crashing down around you -- or will it? See more »
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How do I install attic vents?
Your house is uncomfortably hot in the summer. And energy costs seem sky high and climbing. What can you do to beat the heat and ease spending? You may want to consider installing an attic vent. See more »
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How Garage Door Installation Works
If you've installed a replacement door or two around your home, it seems pretty simple -- all it takes is tightening a couple of screws and you're done. Installing the largest door in your house, however, is not quite so simple. See more »
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How much return on my investment can I expect from a remodel?
The real estate market has been shaky for a while now, and homeowners are doing everything they can to get their homes on more solid financial ground. Is a remodeling project the way to do it? See more »
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How to Build a Stone Wall
The simplest ingredients -- stone, gravity, ingenuity -- still create, for some of us, the most perfect solution for building. Get ready to assemble your own long-lasting stone masterpiece. See more »
