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| Introduction | |
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| What to Build | |
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| A House Divided | |
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| Living and Recreation Space | |
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| Food Preparation Space | |
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| Dining Space | |
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| Bathing and Washing Space | |
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| Sleeping and Dressing Space | |
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| Service and Storage Space | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| House Styles and Types | |
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| House Styles | |
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| House Types | |
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| Alternate Housing | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Traffic Zoning and Planning | |
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| Traffic Entering and Exiting the House | |
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| Internal Movement | |
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| Room-to-Room Relationships | |
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| General Guidelines | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Size Planning | |
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| Deciding on the Size of Your House | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Prints and Drawings | |
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| Why You Should Create the Plans | |
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| Final Set of Plans | |
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| Preparing Your Plans | |
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| Before Approaching the Builder | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| How to Build It | |
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| Footers and Foundations | |
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| Footers | |
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| Foundations | |
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| Foundation Construction | |
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| Foundation Reinforcement | |
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| Foundation Floor Sub-bases and Floors | |
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| Foundation Wall Tops | |
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| Wall Coverings and Insulation for the Foundation | |
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| Floor Support Beams or Girders | |
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| Foundation Ventilation | |
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| Backfilling | |
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| Pole and Pier Foundations | |
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| Miscellaneous Items | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Floor Framing | |
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| Lumber | |
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| Sill Plates | |
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| Support Beams or Girders, and Posts | |
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| Floor Joists | |
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| Headers | |
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| Floor Decking | |
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| Caulking | |
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| Bridging and Blocking | |
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| Stone and Tile Floors | |
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| Floor Extensions | |
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| Termite Control | |
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| Floor Insulation | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Wall Framing | |
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| Types of Wall Framing | |
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| Studded Walls | |
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| Openings in Wall Framing | |
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| Ventilation | |
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| Sheathing | |
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| Nails | |
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| Energy | |
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| Sound Insulation | |
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| Vapor Barriers | |
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| Before the Walls Are Closed | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Roof Framing | |
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| Roof Styles | |
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| Roof Pitch | |
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| Building Methods | |
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| The Roof Deck | |
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| Ventilation | |
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| Insulation | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Roof Exterior Finishing | |
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| Roofing Material Selection | |
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| Types of Roofing | |
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| Roofing Color | |
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| Ventilation and Soffits | |
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| Flashing | |
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| Installation | |
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| Water Drainage | |
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| Columns | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Exterior Wall Finishing | |
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| Material Requirements | |
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| Aluminum and Vinyl Sidings | |
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| Masonry Exterior Wall Coverings | |
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| Wood Shingles and Shakes | |
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| Solid Wood Siding | |
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| Plywood Siding | |
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| Hardboard Siding | |
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| Stucco | |
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| Vapor and Air-Infiltration Barriers | |
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| Insulation | |
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| Energy-Saving Outdoor Paint | |
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| Intake/Exhaust Hoods | |
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| Mounting Plates | |
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| Illuminated House Numbers | |
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| Awnings | |
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| Ventilation Gables | |
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| Siding General Considerations | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Stairs | |
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| General Standards | |
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| Stairway Types | |
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| Stairway Styles | |
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| Widths and Headroom | |
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| Railings | |
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| Folding and Extension Stairways | |
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| Exterior Stairwells | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Windows | |
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| General Considerations | |
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| Drawbacks | |
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| Window Types | |
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| Types of Glass | |
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| Controlling Heat | |
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| Types of Window Frames | |
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| Window Size and Alignment | |
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| Window Location | |
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| Window Ventilation | |
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| Storm Windows | |
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| Screens | |
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| Shutters | |
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| Diamond and Rectangular Panes | |
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| Exterior Control of Sunlight | |
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| Internal Control of Sunlight | |
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| Heat Loss through Windows | |
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| Window Installation | |
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| Window Energy-Saving Considerations | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Doors | |
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| Door Types | |
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| Door Styles | |
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| Door Openings | |
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| Hinged Doors | |
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| Pet Doors | |
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| Door Construction | |
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| General Door Considerations | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Garages | |
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| Garage Doors | |
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| Garage Floors | |
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| Garage Attic Storage | |
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| Garage Storage | |
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| Garage Positioning | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Fireplaces | |
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| Types of Fireplaces | |
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| Fireplace Design | |
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| Where to Locate the Fireplace | |
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| Fireplace Support | |
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| Chimneys | |
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| Hearths | |
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| Covers and Screens | |
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| Mantels | |
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| Ash Pits | |
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| Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces | |
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| Fireplace Energy Efficiency | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Plumbing | |
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| Water Supply | |
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| Pipe Types | |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | |
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| Drainage | |
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| Water Heaters | |
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| Plumbing Inspection | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Electric | |
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| The Power Supply | |
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| Electrical Outlets and Switches | |
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| Lights and Lamp Wiring | |
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| Surge Protectors | |
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| Electrical Inspection | |
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| Special Electrical Features | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Lighting | |
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| Types of Light Sources | |
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| Home Lighting Uses | |
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| Lighting Terms | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Heating and Cooling | |
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| Types of Fuel for Heating | |
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| Types of Heat Production and Delivery Systems | |
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| Cooling Systems | |
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| Ducts | |
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| Registers | |
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| Thermostats | |
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| Noise | |
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| Size and Location | |
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| Air Cleaners | |
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| Humidifiers | |
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| Ceiling Fans | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Insulation | |
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| R-Values | |
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| U-Values | |
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| Types of Insulation | |
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| Places to Insulate | |
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| Vapor Barriers | |
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| Summer and Winter Protection | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Wall Covering and Trim | |
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| Wall Coverings | |
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| Plaster | |
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| Paneling | |
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| Trim | |
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| Types of Trim and Moldings | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Burgler-Proofing Your Home | |
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| Door Locks | |
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| Door Hinges | |
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| Door Peepholes | |
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| Sliding Doors | |
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| Window Locks | |
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| Making Your Home Safer | |
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| Monitoring Systems | |
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| Alarm Installation Companies | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Bathrooms | |
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| Types of Bathroom Sinks | |
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| Styles of Bathroom Sinks | |
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| Bathroom Sink Installation | |
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| Toilets | |
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| Bathtub and Shower Units | |
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| Faucets | |
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| Shower Nozzles | |
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| Bathroom Cabinets | |
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| Towel Warmers | |
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| Space Heat | |
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| Ventilating Fans | |
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| Electric Mirrors | |
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| Lighting for the Bathroom | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Kitchens | |
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| Dining Facilities | |
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| Countertops | |
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| Appliances | |
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| Cabinets | |
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| Ventilation | |
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| Lighting | |
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| Kitchen Wall Finishes | |
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| Miscellaneous | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Floor Coverings | |
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| Carpeting | |
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| Laminates | |
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| Vinyl Flooring | |
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| Linoleum | |
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| Wood | |
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| Cork | |
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| Bamboo | |
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| Tile | |
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| Stone | |
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| Brick | |
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| Concrete | |
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| Flooring Installation Care | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Home Offices and Work Spaces | |
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| Office Space Planning | |
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| Special Purpose Rooms | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Where to Build It | |
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| City, Suburbia, or Country? | |
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| The City | |
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| Suburbia | |
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| The Country | |
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| Area Checklists | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Selecting a Building Site | |
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| Zoning | |
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| The Neighborhood | |
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| Lot Configuration | |
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| Lot Size | |
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| House Orientation | |
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| Special Locations | |
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| Buying the Lot | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Orientation, Positioning, and Landscaping | |
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| Orientation | |
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| Positioning | |
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| Landscaping | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Driveways, Sidewalks, and Patios | |
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| Driveways | |
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| Sidewalks | |
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| Patios | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Who Should Build It? | |
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| Selecting a Contractor | |
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| Builder Types | |
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| Selecting Your Bidding Contractor | |
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| Soliciting the Bids | |
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| After You've Selected Your Contractor | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Working with Your Contractor | |
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| Insurance and Warranties | |
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| After the Contract Is Signed | |
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| Points to Ponder | |
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| Moving In | |
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| Setting Up Your Maintenance Program | |
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| Saving Money on Service Calls | |