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Converting Garage to Workshop: Tips to Create Space for More Than Your Car

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Sheetal Werneke under Garage Floors, Garage Storage and Organization, Garages
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I'm self-employed and with the economy being tight, I'm spending a lot more time at home and thinking converting my garage to a workshop that I'd...

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Attic Insulation - How Much Do You Need?: Learn How Much Insulation is Recommended for Your Attic to Lower Energy Costs in Winter and Summer

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Sheetal Werneke under Attic, Insulation and Ventilation, Green Home, Saving Energy, Seasons
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I am looking to add insulation to my attic.  www.owenscorning.com recommends R-49, however the closest I can find is R-38 and that's 12 inches...

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Damaged Window Sill Repair: Tip to repair damaged window sills without replacing the entire window.

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Sheetal Werneke under Repair, Windows and Skylights
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I own a 30 year old townhouse that has interior window sill which was framed as part of the wall and is leak damaged. Can this be repaired, and if...

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Spray Foam Insulation Concerns Addressed: Learn the features benefits of using spray foam insulation in your home.

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Sheetal Werneke under Air Quality, Attic, Attic Insulation, Insulation and Ventilation, Mold, Mold in Attics, Fall, Seasons, Winter
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We are in upstate New York where winters can be well below freezing, with lots of snow and ice and very wet and slushy springs. We are restoring...

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White Stains on Foundation Walls: How to easily remove mineral buildup on walls

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Sheetal Werneke under Foundation, Structures
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I'm experiencing a problem with what may be an efflorescence build up on my foundation walls.  I'm beginning to notice thick, white, unattractive...

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Asbestos Siding Dangers

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Sheetal Werneke under Exteriors, Siding, Columns and Trim, Composite, Painting, Siding, Columns and Trim, Buying or Selling a Home, Healthy Home
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Hoping you can shed some light on this concern of mine. I recently went into a bidding war on a century-old home and won!  However, I recetly...