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    Sneak Peek at 33 Pleasant St Braintree – Video - October 7, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder


    Sneak Peek at 33 Pleasant St Braintree
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    Home Green Home: Ecofriendly Materials and Resources Abound for House Renovations - October 6, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    There has never been a better time to renovate green, given the abundance of Earth-friendly building materials as well as contractors well-versed in energy- and resource-efficiency

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    Dear EarthTalk: Im planning a major home renovation and want to include as many green-friendly features as possible. Where do I begin to look?Matthew Glaser, Queens, N.Y.

    There has never been a better time to renovate green, given the abundance of Earth-friendly building material choices as well as contractors well-versed in energy- and resource-efficiency. Many homeowners dont realize that they can save money in the long run, despite the up front costs, by choosing materials and strategies that will lower utility bills and reduce maintenance and replacement costs moving forward.

    For starters, look for building materials that contain post-consumer or post-industrial recycled content that can be easily recycled later. Also, make sure the materials are sustainably sourcedsuch as wood certified as sustainably harvested by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). And try to minimize the distance any building materials need to travel to help reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.

    In areas of the renovation that are not a complete tear-down and re-build, tighten things up by plugging holes, patching or replacing roofing or siding as needed and adding weather-stripping around doors and windows. Also, switch out older single-pane windows with more efficient modern double or triple pane styles. This can pay for itself in energy savings within just a few years while improving comfort. Also replace or add insulation to walls, attics and other spaces to keep heat inside and cold out (and vice-versa). And you can save lots of energy by swapping out old appliances with newer models that qualify for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys EnergyStar label. Such appliances must be 20-30 percent more energy efficient than standard models, and will reduce not only your carbon footprint but also utility bills.

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    Painted Wood Siding Douglasville GA | Manley Brothers Paint Company Call (678) 249-3291 – Video - October 5, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder


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    Green Home Remodeling - October 4, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Dear EarthTalk: Im planning a major home renovation and want to include as many green-friendly features as possible. Where do I begin to look? Matthew Glaser, Queens, NY

    There has never been a better time to renovate green, given the abundance of Earth-friendly building material choices as well as contractors well-versed in energy and resource efficiency. You can save money in the long run despite the up-front costs by choosing materials and strategies that will lower utility bills and reduce maintenance and replacement costs moving forward. For starters, look for building materials that contain post-consumer or post-industrial recycled content that can be easily recycled later. Also, make sure the materials are sustainably sourced such as wood certified as sustainably harvested by the Forest Stewardship Council (www.fsc.org). And try to minimize the distance any building materials need to travel to help reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. In areas of the renovation that are not a complete tear-down and re-build, tighten things up by plugging holes, patching or replacing roofing or siding as needed and adding weather-stripping around doors and windows. Also, switch out older single-pane windows with more efficient modern double- or triple-pane styles. This can pay for itself in energy savings within just a few years while improving comfort. Replace or add insulation to walls, attics and other spaces to keep heat inside and cold out (and vice-versa). You can also save lots of energy by swapping out old appliances with newer models that qualify for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys EnergyStar label (www.energystar.gov). Such appliances 20 to 30 percent more energy-efficient than standard models will reduce not only your carbon footprint but also utility bills. For guidance on how to renovate as sustainably as possible, check out the U.S. Green Building Councils Green Home Guide (greenhomeguide.com/program/leed-for-homes), a free online resource that bases its recommendations on its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED, guidelines for certifying green buildings. At this site, you can ask an experienced contractor questions on sustainable materials and techniques or find nearby green home professionals qualified for larger green renovation jobs. Another valuable resource is the REGREEN website (www.greendepot.com). This joint project of the American Society of Interior Designers and the U.S. Green Building Council offers case studies for green remodeling projects, interactive tools and basic guidelines written so even do-it-yourselfers can understand. A REGREEN Strategy Generator widget can provide tailored tactics for specific green remodeling projects. For example, if you enter the parameters bathroom and water efficiency, the widget might suggest the installation of faucet aerators and low-use showerheads. Talking over projects and options with a design professional at a retail green building supply store like Green Depot, with locations in 10 states, can also help you source cutting-edge materials that will save energy and money in the long run. Green Building Supply (www.greenbuildingsupply.com), which offers an extensive free online learning center, will ship a wide range of green building materials anywhere in the U.S.

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    Walls come tumbling down - October 1, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    What youre seeing right here, is going to be a vast of bad memories, said Mayor Ross Humber, pointing to a string of houses as he pulled up to a fenced-off portion of the old Route 430 highway.

    In the early morning hours of September 26, demolition began on condemned properties in Daniels Harbour. The community of nearly 260 was plagued by a series of landslides in the last few years and the Newfoundland and Labrador government was forced to condemn a number of properties, so as not to risk the lives of homeowners and further damage to infrastructure.Jeff Elliott photo

    Theres a lot of this town that should never have been dead.

    Fluorescent pink Xs marked the fate of more than a dozen properties that traced the Daniels Harbour coastline and with several swipes from the arm of an excavator, followed by a smattering of vinyl siding, demolition began during the early morning hours of September 26.

    One after the other, as if part of a checklist, family homes became piles of rubble.

    The community of nearly 260 was plagued by a series of landslides in the last few years. In October 2006 a state of emergency was declared when the earth gave way, displacing four houses and one business as masses of soil descended into the Atlantic swell below.

    In April 2007, 120,000 cubic metres of earth toppled into the sea by a landslide three-times more powerful than the first to hit just months prior, causing a bungalow to careen over the chewed-away cliff, splashing into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Many nearby homeowners were forced to flee their houses, which were left on the embankment edge, though to be too dangerous to occupy.

    The 30-metre escarpment also devoured a portion of Route 430, which once cut through the town, leaving most of the communities on the Northern Peninsula temporarily cut off from the rest of the province. Engineers eventually made a new route that completely bypassed the town.

    One last landslide occurred in June 2008, but it didnt endanger any homes.

    A team of geotechnical engineers conducted a survey in 2009 based on the brittle soil and instability of the coastline, to determine the long-term safety and well being for the community. According to scientists, the clay-based cliff had dealt with a fair amount of erosion from excess water in the slope, causing the area to become saturated. This made it easier for the soil material to shift.

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    Government of Canada invests in Community Infrastructure Improvements in Yukon - September 28, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    FARO, YT, Sept. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - The Town of Faro will be able to move forward with upgrades to two community structures thanks to the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), an investment under Canada's Economic Action Plan that helps rehabilitate and improve existing community infrastructure across Canada. CIIF is administered in the North by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).

    Today, Yukon Member of Parliament Ryan Leef, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Environment, Minister of CanNor and Minister for the Arctic Council, announced $70,350 in federal funding for repairs and renovations to the Recreation Centre and Arena, which will help create jobs and improve community facilities in Faro, Yukon.

    "Our Government is proud to contribute to projects that create sustainable, healthy and prosperous northern communities," said Yukon MP Ryan Leef. "These infrastructure improvements will enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the facilities and allow community members to enjoy cultural and recreational activities in Faro for years to come."

    Upgrades at the Recreation Centre, one of the busiest buildings in Faro, will primarily focus on repairs to the roof and exterior siding. Necessary renovations will also ensure that the facility can continue to be used as the community's primary evacuation location in case of emergency. Improvements to the Arena include replacement of loose boards on the hockey rink and repairs to the refrigeration unit. Both projects will provide important health and safety benefits as well as extend the life and improve the usability of the facilities.

    "Our Recreation Centre and Father Rigaud Arena are over 40 years old and shall benefit greatly from these projects that will encourage an active lifestyle, improve community safety, and provide local employment," said Faro Mayor Heather Campbell."Both facilities are a large part of the social fabric of our community, and without support from CanNor we would not be able to move forward on these much needed upgrades."

    Investment in this project is made possible through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), a national program that will provide $150 million over two years across the country to rehabilitate or improve existing community infrastructure across Canada. All projects are required to begin and end construction prior to March 31, 2014.

    The CIIF will help to achieve three Government of Canada priorities: promoting long-term growth and prosperity in Canada's economy; creating jobs; and improving the quality of life of communities.

    For copies of CanNor news releases, visit: http://www.cannor.gc.ca.

    For more information on Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit: http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/en

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    Panther Siding and Windows Inc Announces Exclusive Partnership with Bright View Manufacturers - September 28, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    North Bellmore, NY (PRWEB) September 27, 2013

    Panther Siding and Windows Inc is pleased to announce they have entered into an exclusive partnership with Bright View Manufacturers.

    As a result, Panther is able to now offer 16-foot solid core vinyl siding to its customers. The solid core vinyl siding is an Energy Star approved product that is not only made of the highest quality, but saves homeowners money. Panther has invested time and energy to specially train its installers for this product. Customer response through the first six months of the year has been overwhelmingly positive.

    Panther Siding and Windows Inc has wide-ranging experience in the contracting field, with hundreds of home improvement projects in their portfolio. Their number one goal is to provide the services and products needed for homeowners to realize their dreams of an ideal home that best integrates beauty and functionality.

    No job is too big or too small for their company of contracting experts. They offer a complete line of services for home repair and improvement needs with specific specializations on bathroom remodeling roofing, siding and window installation.

    Panther has rightfully gained a reputation for excellent communication with customers throughout the project processes, and providing high quality work in the fastest and most efficient manner. They will provide timely updates in every phase of the project from consultation, planning, organizing, and finishing. Rest assured that no project in operation will be closed without customer satisfaction achieved.

    All customers affected by Superstorm Sandy will receive an immediate 10 percent discount. For more information visit: http://www.homerepairservicesnewyork.com.

    About the customer:

    Panther Siding and Windows Inc. is a local, family-owned business that has become a legacy, leaving its mark of quality in the homes of satisfied homeowners throughout the decades. What was once a humble service started out by the hard-working efforts of Edward Kutner who worked as a stone mason in Flatbush, Brooklyn has thrived and became one of the leading home repair and improvement companies servicing all of Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City. For a detailed product offering, visit their website at http://www.panthersiding.com.

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    Fraud charge dropped against contractor - September 26, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    KEITH WHITCOMB JR.

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    BENNINGTON -- A local contractor accused of not completing a $50,000 renovation job on a Victorian-style home is no longer facing a home improvement fraud charge.

    The state dismissed the charge against Lee Dufresne, 42, of North Branch Street, on Aug. 19. Dufresne first appeared in court in April to deny the allegation.

    According to Bennington Police, in 2012 a Bennington woman said she signed a contract with Dufresne in 2005 to do roof work and other improvements on her home. She said not all of it was completed, and in 2009 Dufresne began giving her reasons the work could not be done.

    Dufresne said in an interview Monday that the accusation against him was not true. He said he knew the woman because he was living in the house in question, and when he told her the roof was leaking, they got into a conversation about renovation work, although he said she was the one to start the business offer.

    According to Dufresne, the work was completed and the job was several years old by the time the woman brought the matter to police. He provided the Banner with screen captures of the home being listed for sale on a local realtors website. A description of the home reads, in part, "All new vinyl siding, replacement windows, new roof and updated electric, this home is ready to become your prized possession."

    Neither image indicated when the listing was made or posted.

    Dufresne said he did create a "to do" list for more work on the home, but this was a list of items that could be done, not what he agreed to do. He said there were other issues with the arrangement as well.

    "The fact is, Im not a dirt bag," he said.

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    ARCOM OKs cabana structure but denies design - September 26, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Third time is not always the charm.

    At its meeting Wednesday, the Architectural Commission once again denied approving Jose Andrew Gonzalezs modern beach cabana design with mirror siding for John and Melissa Ceriales house at 230 S. Ocean Blvd. But the commission approved the cabana structure and directed Gonzalez to re-study the siding and surrounding material.

    The project had been deferred twice before for re-study. The original design was for a 350-square-foot beach cabana with 140 feet of enclosed space. The cabana had mirrored glass on three sides and white painted stucco on the other, with a cantilevered overhang and glass roof.

    Gonzalez said the idea is to give a minimalist appearance where the cabana reflects the ocean and existing pool.

    But, some commissioners said the design was too glitzy and an attractive nuisance, adding concerns over the location, landscaping, lighting and safety. They told Gonzalez to come back with a design that eliminates mirrored glass and increases landscaping.

    A new design presented Wednesday shows a 196-square-foot cabana wrapped in silver buttonwood hedge instead of mirrors.

    The thinking is to make the cabana as simple and as invisible as possible, Gonzalez said. We liked the white color of the buttonwood and its contrast with the other architecture.

    Member Ann Vanneck compared the design to Cousin Itt from the Addams Family. I cant support it, she said.

    The project will come back to the commission at a later date. Gonzalez said construction wont start until next summer.

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    Angie's List Report: Home Siding Options - September 26, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    (WDEF) Getting replacement siding can really up the curb appeal of your home. But it's also a must for home improvement. Angie Hicks of Angie's List explained, "While many people think about the exterior of their home as an asset as far as beauty of their home, it's really a big protector of the inside. If you think about it, your siding, the exterior of home is what is protecting you from the elements so you want to be sure it's in good condition and taken care of every year." Homeowners have several siding options available today. Wood, vinyl and fiber-cement are the most popular choices. Steven Smalley is a siding contractor. He said, "Cedar is a maintenance product. If you are installing cedar, you want to get everything oil-based all the way around, not just normal primer, oil-based primer because that absorbs into the cedar and will help you go longer periods of time of maintenance." Each siding material has its own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to installation, maintenance and cost. So you need to do your research to find the perfect product for your home. Hicks added, "Weather can be one of the biggest enemies to your siding so you need to keep in mind that you can get hail and wind damage. You may consider when residing your house to get some additional pieces of siding to keep so that you have some that matches your house if you need to do some repair work." Painting your home's exterior is also an option. Painting the entire house or just the trim can give your home a whole new look.

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