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    Building a Spectacular Tree House

    In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest said he and his lifelong friend Jenny were so close growing up that they were like “peas and carrots.” That vegetable combination would be an apt descriptive term for children and...

    • Posted June 29, 2015
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  • License and Building Permits

    Some feel that a building permit is like calling the IRS to see if you owe any money. Not a good idea. But we have strong feelings in favor of permits and licenses. They protect us all...

    • Posted May 11, 2014
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  • DIY Sanding Pole

    How a regular old sponge mop helps you sand way up top In 1909, Robert E. Peary discovered the North Pole. In 1911, Ronald Amundsen discovered the South Pole. Soon after, man discovered the sanding pole —...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Concrete Inroads

    How cement is making inroads to many more aspects of house and home! What’s the latest new product and designer trend for building and remodeling outside and in? The answer is concrete. It’s making inroads to many...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Checking Your Electrical Connections

    For electric wires to work safe and right, always connect them snug and tight! Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706. He is credited with discovering electricity by flying his kite in a thunder storm. Today many homeowners...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Certified Wood Update

    Today, the rush for “good” wood is on Some years ago, we told you about certified wood with the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label. The label indicated lumber was from “managed” forests where trees are replenished and...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Building/Remodeling? Plan Ahead

    How last-minute installation sets the stage for life-style frustration Building? Remodeling? Don’t forget the small stuff. Ignoring finishing touches can make things inconvenient down the road. In the midst of construction, it’s often hard to stop and...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Building Codes

    What you should know about a perceived ‘nuisance’ Building codes; are they a nuisance, or do they keep you safe? While it’s debatable with things like a glass of water (half full or half empty?), there’s no...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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  • Building Your Own Home?

    How owner/builder construction saves wallet and budget destruction! With the cost of new homes skyrocketing, many are choosing to build new homes themselves. Today you’ll learn how owner-builder construction can save wallet and budget destruction! If you...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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