February 2007
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Craftsman Bungalow House re-Design: Home remodeling results in new old home
Read More: Craftsman Bungalow House re-Design: Home remodeling results in new old homeBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We’ve decided to periodically highlight homeowners and their projects to give you a better feel for real-world remodeling experiences. We realize you will never really know what it’s like until you’ve experienced it yourself, but it’s wise to gather as much information as possible because knowledge is power when…
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Tubular skylights are bright idea
Read More: Tubular skylights are bright ideaBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon A skylight is pretty simply defined: a hole in the roof that lets in light. The “light” part is great; the “hole in the roof” part is not so great. You might have heard (or experienced) horror stories of leaking, dripping, cracked skylights that add nothing but trouble to…
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Types of smoke detectors, fire alarms: Pros and Cons
Read More: Types of smoke detectors, fire alarms: Pros and ConsBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Fire is the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States, and four out of five people who die in a fire die in a home. Fortunately, we have access to devices designed to give early warnings of a fire and other hazards. Whether remodeling or not,…