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How Building Permits Work
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Building permits are the way counties, towns and municipalities enforce their codes to ensure that all buildings meet minimum safety and structural standards. When do you need one, and what does the process of getting one entail?
What's the one thing you can do to your home to save the most energy?
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Saving home energy can be as easy as insulating your house's envelope. Learn more about ways you can save home energy through insulation.
Is it safer to remove asbestos from a building or leave it there?
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Asbestos removal is an important issue because asbestos can cause cancer and other respiratory problems. Learn more about asbestos removal.
How to Repair a Garage Door
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There are two main components to a garage door: the door itself and the opener. If you can make both types of repairs, your garage-door problems will be minimal. Learn how to repair a garage door.
How does toxic mold make you sick?
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Toxic mold sickened 27 infants and caused one death in the Cleveland area in 1993. Find out what this toxic mold is and how toxic mold can be harmful to humans.
How to Troubleshoot a Hot Water and Steam Distribution System
Hot water and steam systems work similarly, and are still used in existing homes. Some routine maintenance is required to keep them working properly. Learn how to troubleshoot a hot water and steam system.
How does groundwater level affect your development plans?
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Most of the water we drink and use is groundwater coming from rain or snow that has collected in the ground. The groundwater level on your land can impact the type of house, complex or well you're planning to build. We'll show you how.
How to Read House Plans
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It's tough to read house plans when they're thick with seemingly cryptic symbols. How can you interpret their mysterious language?
How to Repair a Dishwasher
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The control panels on dishwashers can look intimidating. They're loaded with so many dials, push buttons, and other features that the machine looks too complex to repair. It isn't. Learn to repair a dishwasher.
10 Golden Rules for Saving Money on Construction
Worried about getting burned on your upcoming home construction project? Here are some golden ways to save money.