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Five Common Errors of Home Builders :: JW Surety Bonds
2February 2, 2012
Building a dream house can transform quickly into a nightmare for homeowners when shoddy construction leaves a host of problems that can take years to resolve. Such problems are unnecessary and can be avoided if homeowners do a few things to ensure their home is built the right way. [...]
Energy Audits: Sean Lintow :: What’s in a Price?
3January 27, 2012
. . . While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. [ . . . ]
Removing Formstone from a RowHome Part 2 of 2 (Behind the Building Edition)
3December 21, 2011
Formstone, I have come to know as a sort of stamped stucco, was applied primarily to the face of homes between the 1940s and the 1960s. There was nothing to indicate that we were any different in that regard. Wire mesh was laid over the facing brick and this concrete-like substance was colored, applied, and stamped (maybe not necessarily in that order). While I knew removing it probably wouldn't be a big deal, it was dealing with what’s left underneath that frightens . . . most. [ . . . ]
Avoid These Slippery Contractor Sales Tactics
2August 16, 2011
by CalFinder
in working with pros
While it’s a simple matter to walk away from a salesperson in a store, it's much harder to say “no” to someone who is standing in front of you in your home. Here's how you can handle the process.
Todd Vendituoli :: Concrete, Buggies and A New Head! (aka Remodeling in the Bahamas)
10August 9, 2011
Anyway work starts again and the boys have not eaten anything and as the concrete continues their energy starts to fade and their boss tells them "they need more power!" - Buggies filled with concrete are heavy. As things go wrong and buggies get dumped or spilled, the boss tells one of them that they need more power. To which the worker nods in agreement and spills another load. The boss then says to him that he thinks that the man could use "a new head." To which the worker again nods in agreement. The boss then asks: "You need new head?" The reply "Yes, Yes." . . . "Good, I get you new head tomorrow, OK?" . . . "Yeah boss" as he smiles, laughs and has probably no idea what has been said. [ . . . ]
BMoxies 2nd Ever Photo Week – Day 1 (Shades of Ed)
2July 25, 2011
To figure which colors to use in painting our house in 2006, we started with some tests on the shed. This shed was site-built and clad with T1-11 (a type of treated yet inexpensive siding). It had/has a corrugated stainless steel roof. While green was the focus of our tests here, we actually stained the house a tannish color. [ . . . ]
