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How to Build a Retaining Wall

· August 5, 2022 · Comments off

If your backyard or garden is having a problem with erosion or unstable soil, your solution could be a retaining wall. It can play a key role in yard and garden function, design, and safety.

Learn some tips and tricks for installing a retaining wall and deciding whether to DIY or hire a pro.

Tips Before You Build Your Retaining Wall

Before you get started on your retaining wall, consider these tips: 

  • Carefully select your materials: You can construct retaining walls from several different materials, such as wood, stone, or concrete. Select the one that works best with your
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Podcast 482: PRO TALK With Town Lister Bob Goodfellow

· August 4, 2022 · Comments off



Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode:

Bob and Patrick talk about how towns assess taxes when you add-on or change your property, the pain and joy of working with your hands, and rescuing a foreclosed disaster of a house.

 

 

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10 Home Design Features for Pets

· August 4, 2022 · Comments off

For most of us, our pets are family. We let them sleep in our beds, ladle nutritional supplements on their organic kibble, and throw birthday parties for them. In fact, we love our animal companions so much that we even choose a home and a home design for pets.

These numbers tell the story. Forty-three percent of pet owners say they’d move to accommodate their pet, according to a 2021 study from the National Association of REALTORS®. What’s more, 68% of pet owners surveyed by realtor.com® say they’d pass on an otherwise perfect home that didn’t meet their pet’s needs.

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3 Easy Steps to Install Mineral Wool

· August 4, 2022 · Comments off

One of my favorite insulations on the market today is mineral wool otherwise known as Rock Wool. Even though it lags in use compared to the more popular fiberglass insulation that most people are familiar with it is, in my humble opinion one of the best insulations available today.

You may be wondering why you should consider this new insulation compared to the standard fiberglass you’ve known for years. I’ve given a much more detailed write up on mineral wool’s advantages in this previous post, but I’ll give you the main points below.

Mineral Wool Advantages

  • Higher R-value than fiberglass
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How To Protect Your Deck From Rot

· August 4, 2022 · Comments off

Whether you live in a climate prone to heavy rainfall or just want to be able to capitalize on your investment and enjoy your home’s outdoor space for as many years as possible, it’s important to consider how moisture can affect a deck and to take the proper precautionary measures from the outset of any deck build or remodel.

Because they are exposed to the elements, decks and their supporting substructures are highly susceptible to water penetration. Without proper protection, rain, dew and snow melt can seep into screw holes and sit on boards, joists and beams causing them to

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5 Smart Ways to Manage Home Renovation Costs

· July 30, 2022 · Comments off

Renovating a house certainly requires a large amount of money. Someone is usually willing to pour some money to occupy a comfortable residence. But in fact, there are still many people who choose to delay renovating their homes for reasons of high costs.

In fact, you can make home renovation costs cheaper. Remodeling a house certainly requires careful preparation, from designing the concept to the required budget. The more excited the concept is made, the higher the costs that must be prepared. But, those of you who have mediocre funds don’t need to worry. You can still juggle the house … Read More

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Characteristics of a Trusted Luxury Home Contractor

· July 30, 2022 · Comments off

Nowadays, it is easy for anyone to find luxury home contractor services. However, you must be careful in choosing a contractor so as not to fall into a loss hole. The loss in question is that the work you expect is not completed properly by the contractor. So, you spend a lot of money in vain but the end result is not as expected.

Using the services of a contractor to build a luxury home is actually the right decision. Moreover, you do not have much time, energy and ability to build a house as you desire. But remember, choose … Read More

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Tips for Choosing a Clean House Application

· July 30, 2022 · Comments off

In the modern era like today, everything is digital, making it easier for humans to fulfill their needs. Almost all lines, now provide online services. Including cleaning the house, now there are many house cleaning applications available. Of course this will make it easier for you, if at any time you need house cleaning services. With just a smartphone, you can find the house cleaning service you want.

The increasing number of house cleaning service providers that can be ordered online, on the one hand, will make it easier for you to choose a service provider. But on the other … Read More

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Tips for Designing a Children’s Playroom

· July 30, 2022 · Comments off

Your child has grown up and needs a fun and safe place to play at home? No need to worry, see the discussion in the article below, so you can make children play safely and fun Playing is one of the children’s activities that must be done so that the child’s growth process can run well. Now, one way to make children continue to play even though there are currently restrictions from the government due to the pandemic is to create a playroom in the house. But of course for those of us who don’t really understand the design, we … Read More

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Best Gaming Bedroom Design Ideas

· July 30, 2022 · Comments off

For those of you who have a hobby of playing games, of course you want to have a room design that has a gaming feel. But many of us don’t know how to make the right gaming room design. Currently playing games has become a common thing that is liked by many people from various circles. From young people to old people. The development of technology and the game industry also continues to grow due to the high market demand.

Because of this trend, many people have created a special gaming room to make the gaming experience more enjoyable. If … Read More