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Pinterest: Another Social Media Marketing Option for Remodelers
Pinterest, a social media site, connects remodelers and potential customers and enables them to share design ideas with each other and with a wider audience.
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outdoor kitchen stone veneer
Since durability is such a critical issue for an outdoor kitchen, stone veneer is a low-maintenance option that won’t need painting or sealing.— How to Build an Outdoor Kitchen
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Create a Stylish Porch
Hard-wearing materials in weathered finishes lend this outdoor room a pleasantly lived-in look. Here’s how to assemble a similar space in your home
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Top 10 Disasters That Can Hit Your House While You’re on Vacation
An empty house is a vulnerable house.
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10 Uses for Old Flatware
Orphaned utensils find new purpose in performing other household functions
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FourPlans: Custom Luxury
Looking for a special custom home? These four designs, offering a variety of styles, will wow buyers. Best of all, they’ve got plenty of photos to help your customer envision the final product.
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Do you know what a Notice of Commencement is ?
If you are contemplating a project YOU SHOULD know what a Notice of Commencement is The construction lien laws and the permitting process can sometimes be daunting. The contractor you hire should be experienced with the related paperwork and the permitting process. If the paperwork is not handled properly in the correct sequence, it can result…
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Builders Face Workforce Shortage, McGraw-Hill Finds
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The construction industry is concerned about skilled worker shortages, according to a new SmartMarket Report from McGraw-Hill Construction entitled “Construction Industry Workforce Shortages: Role of Certification, Training and Green Jobs in Filling the Gaps.”
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The Makings of the Next Great New-Home Design
The demands of modern life have been changing much faster than new-home designs, say two top architects.
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BUILDER Names Steven Hilton CEO of the Year
In addition to his pioneering work on affordable sustainability at Meritage, Hilton has become a national leader in the discussion on energy and housing.
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