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By Lee Wallender, About.com Guide to Home Renovations

Roofing Materials: Asphalt, Copper, or Something In-Between?

Friday April 25, 2008
When shopping for roofing materials, you will find a variety of choices. On the low end is the classic flat 3-tab asphalt shingle - not a bad choice; you ... Read More

Learn the Basics of Replacing Your Roof

Thursday April 24, 2008
Without overstressing the point, let's just say that a roof is a very important thing to have on your house - especially if you are doing whole-house renovations. Learn ... Read More

Kitchen Design: The Classic One-Wall Layout

Saturday April 19, 2008
Don't have space for a large, counter-filled kitchen? Consider the one-wall kitchen design. It minimizes counter space, groups all of the major work zones in one straight line, ... Read More

Why Buy DuPont RealTouch Laminate Flooring?

Friday April 18, 2008
Embossing. DuPont helped forge the way, along with other laminate flooring manufacturers, in the texturing and contouring of the otherwise flat and slippery surfaces of laminate flooring. RealTouch's embossing helps ... Read More

How to Build an Addition

Saturday April 12, 2008
A new addition...ahhh. Extra space, new bathroom, separation from teenagers - the reasons for building an addition are manifold. That's the fantasy part of building a addition. What's the ... Read More

How to Cut Installed Ceramic Tile

Friday April 11, 2008
Q: "I have removed a sink and want to put in a new sink - except for the fact that I need to expand the hole another quarter-inch. How do ... Read More

Choose Your Bathroom Wall Surfaces Carefully

Friday April 4, 2008
It can be tough enough remodeling your bathroom - with shower, bath, cabinetry, floors, and more to choose from - now you have to think about your bathroom wall covering, ... Read More

Pi-Piper Pipe Sizing Tool

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Pipe sizing can be hard. I cannot speak for professional plumbers, who can probably figure out pipe sizes in their sleep. But for home renovators, it's a bit of a ... Read More

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