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How to Paint a Roof White
It's the topic of the day: paint roof white to save energy and money. But what's never discussed is how to do it.

Fiber Cement Siding
Find out if fiber cement siding is right for your home and how it compares to other siding choices. Fiber cement siding can be a viable alternative to vinyl siding.

HardiPlank Siding: Is it Worth the High Cost?
Is HardiPlank right for your home? Find out if the higher costs associated with HardiPlank are worth it.

Roof Replacement - What to Know
Your roof is your "umbrella" against everything the world dishes out to you. It also protects your valuable inside home repairs. Replace your roof, and keep the rest of your house intact.

Overview of Materials for Masonry Work
A quick overview of materials used in masonry work. Find out material most commonly used in masonry work.

Should You Install Ice Dam Protecton?
Find out how ice dams form. Do you need to get ice dam protection when the roofing company offers it to you? You may be surprised by the answer.

Roof Pitch Determines Your Choice Of Roofing Materials
Not all shingles can be used for every type of roof pitch. Learn how your roof pitch determines the type of shingles you can use.

Wall Framing 101: What is Behind Your Drywall?
Before you do any home remodeling that involves walls, you should understand a bit about wall framing. Wall frames are the core of the wall.

Jacking Up Your House By Yourself: A Cautionary Tale
It's your not already convinced that jacking up your house by yourself is a bad idea, read this cautionary tale about the woes of DIY house jacking.

Remove Interior Non Load Bearing Walls
Look at structural issues first before you remove any interior walls - whether you believe those [link url=http://homerenovations.about.com/od/houseexteriorframework/a/artremoveloadwa.htm]walls bear loads[/link] or not.

Roofing Materials Basics
Asphalt, asphalt composition, shake, rubber, metal, ceramic tile - what type of roofing material is best, cheapest, and lasts longest? Learn about roof materials here.

Removing Load Bearing Walls
Removing load bearing walls is serious business. Consider all the factors before undertaking this important step.

What is an Open Floor Plan?
A definition, and short history of, the open floor plan house.

Roofing with Asphalt Shingles
What are the basics of laying down a roof with asphalt shingles?

How to Replace a Wood Shingle
Replacing a damaged or missing wooden roof shingle can allow you to avoid leaks and resulting water damage as well as help prolong the lifespan of a roof that is becoming compromised by age.

Insulating Paint
Insulating paint claims to provide climate insulating properties without the fuss and cost of conventional insulation. What is this stuff?

Simple Tips: Use Ground Plastic to Prevent Moisture in Crawlspace
Preventing moisture--and thus, invasive mold--in your crawlspace is very easy to do with the application of ground plastic.

Stained Concrete
One way to spiff up an otherwise ugly or bland slab of concrete is to stain it. Find out about stained concrete.

Stamped Concrete
Excuse the excitement--but stamped concrete is awesome. Stamped concrete is one of those home remodeling trends that seems to be catching fire lately. What is stamped concrete? Can you do it yourself?

Hiring a Fence Company to Install a Fence
If you've ever had the pleasure of installing fencing, you'll find that it's kind of nice to have a fence company install your fence. Here's what to expect.

Avoiding Utilities in Yard Not Always So Easy
It's not always easy to miss utility lines--electric, water, sewer--when working on one's yard. Here are tips.

I Have Cement Asbestos Siding. Should I Worry?
You own a house built before 1950 and it has cement asbestos siding. What should you do with this potentially dangerous siding product?

Install Metal Roofing
Install metal roofing? You may have seen this in architectural magazines, but how about on your house?

Should You Install Fiber-Cement Siding on Your House?
Fiber-cement siding is a great alternative to vinyl siding for many homeowners.

Facts About Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding seems to be everywhere. Learn why.