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Green Homes Special Series: Part Seven: Foundations
Green Homes Special Series: Part Seven: Foundations

A good foundation is important. It helps a house withstand vertical and horizontal loads and protects from frost heaves. Foundation Basics Foundations are typically made of concrete, concrete block, brick or stone with a few even using…

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Choosing a Sprinkler System for Your Lawn
Choosing a Sprinkler System for Your Lawn

…enough, especially do-it-yourself systems. If too shallow, they can be punctured with an edger or a lawn aerator. Also frost heaves can push pipes to the surface which may trip someone or be damaged by the mower. In northern areas, six inches is a minimum…

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Fence Types and Styles
Fence Types and Styles

The classic white picket fence comes in a wide variety of styles. Posts…
…boards, and caps define the style of each fence. Fences serve a wide variety of functions…
…scalloped along the top or straight edged. Fence styles vary widely from the standard…

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Landscaping for Privacy

…provide another alternative. When creating a living privacy fence, make sure to pick plants that are appropriate for your property…
…your porch, you'll also need to secure it to the frame or soffit. If you use a trellis to screen your deck, you may have to…

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Checklist for Safe, Insurable Exterior Property

…and fire-resistant soffits. Install fine wire mesh in soffit openings to prevent burning embers from entering the attic…
…level them using a process called slabjacking or mudjacking. Fence off the pool and install a locked gate. Install an alarm…

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Basement Remodeling Ideas: Overcoming Obstacles

…created in layers: ambient or general lighting, task or specific lighting, and accent or decorative lighting," she says. "Soffit lighting and bookcase lighting are great enhancers for accent lighting, and torchieres work especially well in corners since…

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Fiber Cement Siding

…cement is available in every siding type and profile, including vertical and horizontal laps, shingles, trim planks, and soffit panels. "You can even get half-rounds and octagon shapes if you want," adds Santerian. XXXXXXXX Fiber-cement…

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Under-Roof and Attic Insulation

…vapor retarders to make moisture less of a problem. Any venting must be part of a plan and cannot rely on random air leaks. Check soffit and attic vents to make sure they are clear of insulation, debris, or stored items.

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Roof Terms and Terminology

…home. b. Fascia A flat horizontal band around a roof's perimeter. c. Boxed eave An overhang enclosed with a soffit that runs horizontally from the eave edge to the side of the building. d. Cornice The decorative section just below…

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EnergyWise House: Video Resource Library

…are most commonly selected for use over solid decks, light structural buildings, residences, and in modified form such as soffit and facades. The features of the CB-150 Titan Standing Seam Panel include stiffening ribs (optional), a panel height of…

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