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Remodeling Guides945 Stories

Know Your House: The Basics of Insulated Concrete Form Construction
Know Your HouseKnow Your House: The Basics of Insulated Concrete Form Construction
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Get peace and quiet inside and energy efficiency all around with this heavy-duty alternative to wood-frame construction
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Opening the Kitchen? Make the Most of That Support Post
Kitchen DesignOpening the Kitchen? Make the Most of That Support Post
By Debbie Snider
Use a post to add architectural interest, create a focal point or just give your open kitchen some structure
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Raw Materials Revealed: Drywall Basics
MaterialsRaw Materials Revealed: Drywall Basics
By Kenny Grono
Learn about the different sizes and types of this construction material for walls, plus which kinds work best for which rooms
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Outfit a Southern Plantation-Style Home — Paint to Porch Furnishings
Traditional StyleOutfit a Southern Plantation-Style Home — Paint to Porch Furnishings
By Laura Gaskill
Go for the charm with these curated picks that create a Southern look in all its gracious glory
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Know Your House: Components of a Roof
Know Your HouseKnow Your House: Components of a Roof
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Don't get held up by confusion over trusses, rafters and purlins. Learn about a roof's features and their purposes here
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Measures of Remodel Success: Bathrooms by the Numbers
Bathroom DesignMeasures of Remodel Success: Bathrooms by the Numbers
By Anne Higuera CGR, CAPS
Count on a beautifully laid out bathroom when you factor in these measurements, costs and more
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Steam Showers Bring a Beloved Spa Feature Home
ShowersSteam Showers Bring a Beloved Spa Feature Home
By JW
Get the benefits of a time-honored ritual without firing up the coals, thanks to easier-than-ever home steam systems
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Know Your House: Components of Efficient Walls
Remodeling GuidesKnow Your House: Components of Efficient Walls
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Learn about studs, rough openings and more in traditional platform-frame exterior walls
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Top Tile Trends From the Coverings 2013 Show — the Wood Look
TileTop Tile Trends From the Coverings 2013 Show — the Wood Look
By Becky Harris
Get the beauty of wood while waving off potential splinters, rotting and long searches, thanks to eye-fooling ceramic and porcelain tiles
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Know Your House: What Makes Up a Floor Structure
Know Your HouseKnow Your House: What Makes Up a Floor Structure
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Avoid cracks, squeaks and defects in your home's flooring by understanding the components — diagrams included
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The Power of Plywood All Around the House
WoodThe Power of Plywood All Around the House
By Kenny Grono
Of course you've heard of it, but you might not know all the uses and benefits of this workhorse building material
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