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A Structural Insulated Panel, or SIP, is an engineered wood building material with a reputation for saving labor…
…into place. The result of using roof SIPs is a true vaulted ceiling, sometimes called a cathedral ceiling. Because SIPs…

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…resale implications discourage you. Just take them into account, particularly when you re deciding if you should turn that vaulted-ceiling living room into an acoustically perfect video room complete with a full-service bar and disco ball. I usually advise…

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… The choice of floor surfaces is critical. Gym floors are susceptible to perspiration drips so sheet vinyl, tile or hardwood flooring with a polyurethane finish are low-maintenance choices, Hirsch says. Another smart option is using carpet tiles, which…

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…fourth project of Season Two of Bob Vila, Bob meets with Howard Brickman, an old friend of the show who specializes in hardwood flooring installations, who is adding space to his Norwell, Mass., home to make room for his mother-in-law who wants to…

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…tenants add mirrored closet doors, change paint and wallpaper, bring in their own appliances, install new carpet or hardwood flooring, and change plumbing fixtures. Getting landlords to pay for these improvements is practically unheard of, she says…

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…items that didn't get demolished included the exterior siding, the stairs, the enclosed front patio and the interior hardwood flooring. Surmelis did most of the remodel work himself. The kitchen, however, turned out to be a different story. HGTV…

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…manufacturer's warranty if it is not the right type of hardwood flooring," says Irwin. Another thing to consider is the cost…
…error is usually to blame, such as the homeowner who has hardwood flooring installed without telling the contractor that there's…

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