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Is Osb Safe for Home Construction?: Structural and Health Issues of Engineered Wood Material

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Tom Kraeutler under Exteriors, Roof and Gutters, Air Quality, Framing, Structures, Walls and Ceilings, Building and Remodeling, Healthy Home
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 What are the safety pros and cons of a home built with particle board, specifically OSB (oriented strand board)? My parents are considering...

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Cleaning a Gas Grill: How to Keep Your Grill in Shape for Next Summer

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Tom Kraeutler under Outdoor Living, Appliances, Cleaning, Seasons
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 After a season of heavy grilling, my gas grill needs an extreme makeover. Do you have any tips for an end-of-season grill cleaning?

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Deck or Patio?

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Deck or Patio?

What adds more value to a home a wooden deck or a patio of pavers?  We are making some improvements to our home over the next year and want to...

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Mold in Attic Can Cause Roof Rot: Proper Ventilation is Key to Prevention

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Tom Kraeutler under Exteriors, Roof and Gutters, Framing, Roofing, Structures, Buying or Selling a Home
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While getting a home inspection done for a potential purchase, the inspector pointed out what appeared to be a light blue-gray mold throughout the...

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Synthetic Slate or Shake Roof Shingles: New Generation of Roofing Material Looks Like the Real Thing

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Tom Kraeutler under Exteriors, Roof and Gutters, Roofing, Home Design and Architecture
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I'm shopping for a new roof and learning that there are a lot more choices for shingles these days. I've decided against using composite asphalt...

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Removing Paneling: What to Do when Your Walls Are Ready for a New Look

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Tom Kraeutler under Living Spaces, Decorating and Design, Paneling, Walls and Ceilings, Building and Remodeling
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 I want to remove the paneling in a couple of rooms. Having removed a piece of paneling, I find several coats of paint peeling off of the walls....