March 2006
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Get right permit before demolition
Read More: Get right permit before demolitionBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon About a month ago we introduced you to a project we’re working on. It is an old frat house that the new owners want to convert back into a single-family residence. It’s time for an update on the project and a peek into the paperwork that accompanies construction. When…
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Decks add value and fun to a home
Read More: Decks add value and fun to a homeBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon With the weather we’ve had lately, you may doubt if spring will ever come. But it always does, and it’s never too early to start planning for a spring and summer of outdoor living. Last week we talked about how to prep your existing deck for a summer of…
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Spruce up your deck for spring
Read More: Spruce up your deck for springBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon You can’t have a 60-degree day in March and not become seriously ill with spring fever. The weather is warming and snow is turning to rain, giving us hope that we will survive another winter. Spring and summer means outdoor living for many of us, so it is time…
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Universal design just makes sense
Read More: Universal design just makes senseBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Look around your house. Check out the front porch, the hallways, the bathrooms, the doorways. If someone who uses a wheelchair or a walker or even a cane came to your home, how easy would it be for him or her to get around? Whether you call it accessible…