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Mar
Pop quiz: What technology in your home is 132 years old and yet is still being used today. The answer is the incandescent light bulb. It is hard to believe that with all the...
Posts by Rick Boyle
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Jan
Now that we know what to look for to identify possible problem areas in our leaky basement, we will focus on what solutions are out there in the marketplace. I have found that the...
27
Jan
One of the most horrific things that can happen to a Homeowner is fire damage. Equally horrific is after the fire, the ordeal that a Homeowner is put through to get their home and...
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Jan
Green is the buzz word of the millennium. Everyone wants to be a part of the Green Movement, but most do not know how to do it. So I am going to take the...
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Nov
If there is one undeniable truth that I have learned in my 30+ years of practicing Architecture and building remodeling projects is that this is a cyclical business. In the late 70’s and early...
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May
The last time we talked we discussed the new EPA Lead Safety rules that went into effect on April 22, 2010. These rules have been a big pain for the contractors and the Owners. ...
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Apr
Today’s topic is winterizing your home. I know what you are thinking, this is middle of summer and it is not time to think about cold weather! Actually now is a very good time...
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Jan
Hi Everyone
My last newsletter was on the business side of remodeling as it related to the state of our economy. This time, I would like to get back to some of the nuts...
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