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Why Some Homes Seem to Age Faster Than Others ?
Why do winter conditions cause some homes to deteriorate more rapidly than others? The frost-thaw cycle, moisture, the choice of materials, and expensive mistakes by homeowners.
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What Should You Do if Renovations Reveal a More Serious Problem?
Renovations may uncover concealed defects in the building’s structure, electrical system, plumbing, etc. Here’s how to deal with such complications.
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Why Are Certain Renovations a Waste of Money (Despite Boosting the Property’s Value)?
Some renovations raise a home’s value without generating returns for the owner. Read on to learn why and how to avoid this financial trap.
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Residential Home Construction Alternatives to Environmentally Damaging Concrete
Concrete is extremely polluting. Read on to learn about simple and environmentally friendly building or renovation alternatives for a more sustainable home.
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Renos and Condos: What You Can (and Can’t) Do in Your Unit
For a problem-free condo renovation learn what you can and can’t change in your unit without authorization.
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Changes in How We Build Homes: From Then to Now
Thanks to new construction techniques, modern houses are built to resist the effects of climate change.
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Beyond Sump Pumps: Flood Protection Solutions for Your Home
Drainage, backflow valves, pumps, and landscaping—a wide range of options exist to protect your home from flooding long-term.
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Do You Know How to Protect Your House’s Foundation?
Foundation: learn how prevention and a few effective measures can help you protect your home.
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Ask Yourself These 8 Questions to Avoid Renovation Blunders
Renovation errors are expensive! Before undertaking a project, ask yourself the following eight questions.
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Yearly Home Maintenance Schedule Essentials
Whether it’s summer, fall, spring, or winter, your home needs regular TLC and maintenance to make sure it stays safe, comfortable, and that it retains its market value.
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What to Do With Damaged or Dated Flooring
Ugly, chipped, dated or damaged floor? Here are a few ideas you can try to make it look better.
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How to Get a Wooded Lot Ready for Building
Nobody wants to clear-cut a wooded lot to build a home; ideally, you should preserve a few trees. So, how to proceed?