April, 2002 |
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1. Three House Building "Convenience Tips" Do Them or Regret It!
2. Building Healthier Homes: Formaldehyde Gas
3. Are You Giving Your Builder Too Much of a Tip? |
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May, 2002 |
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1. Your credit rating and your new home
2. Are you building near a landfill or hazardous waste site?
3. Money saving tips: House Plans |
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June, 2002 |
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1. House Building Contracts and Binding Arbitration
Special Feature Article, by Nancy Seats, President HADD
2. Small Claims Court |
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July, 2002 |
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1. Ten Keys to Success When Hiring Construction Contractors
Special Feature Article by Mr. Chris McMinn, Friendship Press |
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August, 2002 |
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1. A primer on modular housing
How a modular home can save you time and money. |
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October, 2002 |
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1. Biweekly Mortgage Payments
Save Thousands in interest and Cut Years off your mortgage
2. The 10 most common mistakes in the building of a new home
Guest article, by Chris McMinn, Professional Cost Analyst and Consultant |
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November, 2002 |
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1. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
When and How you can discontinue your PMI Insurance
2. The 10 most common mistakes in the building of a new home, Mistake #2
Guest article, by Chris McMinn, Professional Cost Analyst and Consultant |
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| December, 2002 |
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1. Money Back Credit Cards
An simple idea that will save you hundreds
2. The 10 most common mistakes in the building of a new home, Mistake #3
Guest article by Chris McMinn, Professional Cost Analyst and Consultant
3. Construction Contracts
Guest article by Tom Landis, OwnerBuilder.com |
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| January, 2003 |
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1. The 10 most common mistakes in the building of a new home, Mistake #4
Finding the Wrong Contractor - Guest article by Chris McMinn, Professional Cost Analyst and Consultant
2. The Importance of Selecting the “Right” Builder.
3. A builder’s interview checklist. |
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| March, 2003 |
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1. Geothermal Energy Systems: Is there one in your future
Courtesy of Franklin Energy Systems
2. The 10 most common mistakes in the building of a new home, Mistake #5
Guest article, by Chris McMinn, Professional Cost Analyst and Consultant |
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| April, 2003 |
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1. What you need to know about mechanic's liens to avoid paying twice
2. Bone Yards are not just for Canines
Guest article, by Chris McMinn, Professional Cost Analyst and Consultant |
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| May, 2003 |
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1. What is Energy Star and how can it save you money?
2. BoneYards are not Just for Canines.
Guest article, by Chris McMinn, Professional Cost Analyst (continued from April) |
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| July, 2003 |
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1. Credit Rating: How your credit rating can save or cost you money
2. Credit Cards: They don’t always have to cost you money |
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| September, 2003 |
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1. Money Savings Tips
>>Brick facades
>>Online House Plans
2. Healthy House Building Tip: Formaldehyde free insulation
3. BYOB: Finally there is a way you can be your own builder |
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| November, 2003 |
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1. Money Savings Tips - Cement Exterior Walls
2. Healthy House Building Tip: Furnace or HVAC Air Filters |
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| December, 2003 |
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1. DIY Network Home Building Series
2. Holiday Lighting Package
3. Useful Building Tips
4. Announcements - $80 Gift Certificates |
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| February, 2004 |
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1. Gas Water Heaters: Should you purchase or rent
2. Water Heaters : Money Saving Tips
3. Fresh Air Intake
4. Wired vs. Wireless LANS |
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| March, 2004 |
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1. Home Security: Keep You and Your Family Safe
2. What You Need to Know About Indoor Air Quality
3. Don't Let Building Your Home Bankrupt You
4. Useful Links
5. Thought for the Day
6. Subscription Information |
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| April, 2004 |
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1. 5 Energy Savvy Solutions for Your New Home
2. It's So Easy Being Green
3. The New Manufactured Home
4. Subscription Information
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| May, 2004 |
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1.Heating your home – Electric, Oil or Gas
2.Constant Air Circulation
3.Location of Electrical Outlets
4.Thought for the Day
5.Subscription Information
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| June, 2004 |
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1. Window Selection
2. Central Vacuum Installation
3. Finish your basement now or later
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| July, 2004 |
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1. Window Selection (2nd in series of articles)
2. Contingency Plans - Builder/ contractor delays
3. Rugs or hardwood floors
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| August, 2004 |
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1. Window Selection (3rd in series of articles)
2. Contingency Plans - Builder/ contractor delays (2nd in series of articles)
3. Limestone: An alternative residential building material
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| September, 2004 |
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1. Crawlspaces vs Basements
2. Auxiliary air circulation
3. Skylights in cold climates (beware)
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| October, 2004 |
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1. Understanding Building Terminology
2. First of a series on Septic systems
3. Driveways - Concrete, Asphalt, interlocking brick or stone
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| December, 2004 |
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1. Continuation - Septic Systems
2. Auxiliary Heating/Cooling
3. Series of articles on Green Building- Flooring
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| January 2005 |
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1. Finish the Basement now or later
2. Attached vs Detached garage
3. What are the dangers of building in cold weather?
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| Febuary 2005 |
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1. Eave troughs ( Gutters) - plastic vs aluminium vs galvanized
2. Suspended ceilings vs drywall in the basement
3. Kitchen walk-in-pantry
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| March 2005 |
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1. Location – Location: Maximize the Exposure to the Sun
2. Solar Power and Solar Heating
3. Sun Rooms or Solariums
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| April 2005 |
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1. Building on slab vs. crawl space vs. basement? Advantages / disadvantage
2. Poured versus cement block versus pre-cast walls
3. Asphalt or Fibreglass Shingles
4. Thought for the Day
5. Subscription Information
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| May 2005 |
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1. A Primer on Credit Reporting and Credit Scores
2. Thought for the Day
3. Subscription Information |
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| June 2005 |
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1. Home Building Techniques - A primer
2. Thought for the Day
3. Subscription Information |
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| July 2005 |
1. Home Building Techniques - A primer
2. Thought for the Day
3. Subscription Information |
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| August 2005 |
1. Definitions
2. Fireplace overview
3. Cost of Operating a fireplace
4. Heating Efficiency
5. Air Quality
6. Vented and Vent Free Fireplaces
7. Other considerations for fireplaces
8. In conclusion
9. Thought for the Day
10. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| October 2005 |
1. Definitions
2. Concrete Basics
3. Poured Concrete - Winter Construction
4. Precast Concrete Walls
5. In conclusion
6. Thought for the Day
7. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| November 2005 |
1. Introduction
2. Systems Approach to Energy Savings
3. Our Home Energy Checklist
4. Designing New Homes and Energy Conservation
5. Energy Conservation – A Way of Life
6. Thought for the Day
7. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| December 2005 |
1. Introduction
2. Layout & Architecture
3. Cable TV vs. Satellite
4. Telephone, Alarm, & Intercom Systems
5. Wireless Home Communications and Networks
6. Install Internet / Ethernet cabling in Your Home
7. Conclusion
8. Thought for the Day
9. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| January 2006 |
1. Introduction
2. The Basics
3. How Much Insulation do I need
4. Different Types of Insulation
5. Add Insulation & Save Money
6. Tools to Help You Decide
7. Conclusion
8. Thought for the Day
9. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| February 2006 |
1. Introduction
2. The Basics
3. Types of driveway surfaces
4. Driveway installation
5. Ongoing maintenance
6. Summary
7. Thought for the Day
8. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| March 2006 |
1. Introduction
2. The Basics
3. Plan Your Home Theater
4. Components
5. Installing Your Home Theater
6. Summary
7. Thought for the Day
8. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| April 2006 |
1. Introduction
2. The Basics
3. Components
4. Plan Your Flooring
5. Installation Tips
6. Summary
7. Thought for the Day
8. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| May 2006 |
1. Introduction
2. The Basics-Types of Systems
3. Conservation and Seasonal Tips
4. Bathroom Basics
5. Basement Bathrooms
6. Summary
7. Thought for the Day
8. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| June 2006 |
1. Introduction
2. Location
3. Design and Construction Tips
4. Energy Conservation
5. Interior Design Trends
6. Comfort and Maintenance
7. Summary
8. Thought for the Day
9. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| September 2006 |
1. Introduction
2. WGeneral Description Of Each Type Of Facade
3. Stone
4. Bricks
5. Stucco
6. Vinyl Siding
7. Wood Siding
8. Thought for the Day
9. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| October 2006 |
1. Introduction Kitchen Cabinetry
2. Types of Cabinets: Custom, Semi-custom, Stock
3. Cabinetry Materials and Styles
4. Cost and Value
5. Cabinet Retailers
6. Summary
7. Thought for the Day
8. Subscriptions/Removal Instructions |
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| November 2006 |
1. Approaches to Building
2. What is a Builder
3. Custom Builders
4. Tract Builders (The model home approach)
5. Owner builders
6. How to Choose a Builder |
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| December 2006 |
1. The Basics
2. Construction to Permanent Loans
3. Credit Reports
4. PMI Insurance
5. Beyond the Basics
6. Thought of the Day |
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| January 2007 |
1. Introduction
2. Radiant Floor Heating
3. Baseboard Hot Water Heating
4. Baseboard Electrical Heating
5. Fireplaces
6. Geo Thermal Heating
7. Force Air Systems
8. Summary |
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| February 2007 |
1. Introduction
2. Managing Your Builder
3. Alternative Framing Opportunities
4. Adding Cabinets in Your Garage
5. Summary
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| March 2007 |
1. Introduction
2. Instant Hot Water Heaters
3. Useable Lot Space
4. Water Faucet Fixtures
5. Summary
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| April 2007 |
1. Introduction
2. Overview of Roofing Materials
3. Comparison of Various Roofing Materials
4. Summary and Other Considerations
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| May 2007 |
1. Introduction
2. Planning your Fences
3. Types of Fencing
4. Construction Techniques
5. You and Your Neighbors
6. Summary and Other Considerations
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| July 2007 |
1. Introduction
2. The Basics of Fire Sprinklers
3. New Home Emergency Plan Considerations
4. How Residential Fire Sprinklers Fit Into This Plan
5. What you Need to Know About Residential Fire Sprinklers
6. Summary and Other Considerations
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| June 2007 |
1. Introduction
2. Standard New Home Warranties
3. Protection During Construction
4. Best Practice Approach to New Home Warranties
5. State and Provincial Legal Protection
6. Summary and Other Considerations
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| November 2007 |
1. Introduction
2. Building On Undeveloped Land
3. Single Lot vs. A home in a Subdivision
4. Precautions and Building on Land Fill sites
5. Understanding Land Fill sites
6. Summary and Other Considerations
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| December 2008 |
1. Introduction
2. Geothermal Power vs. Geothermal Exchange Heating and Cooling
3. The Basics of Geothermal Exchange Heating & Cooling
4. Cost of Installation compared to Traditional Systems
5. Maintenance & Longevity
6. Summary and Other Considerations
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| February 2008 |
1. Introduction
2. Detailed Description
3. Economic Analysis
4. Maintenance Requirements
5. Conclusions
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| March 2008 |
1. Construction Loans
2. A Brief Review of Credit Issues
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April 2008 |
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1. Introduction
2. Energy costs continue to rise
3. Energy savings techniques
4. New Energy Savings Technologies
5. Energy Audits |
June 2008 |
| 1. Introduction
2. Selecting a Builder
3. What is a Mechanic Lien
4. Common Mistakes To Avoid in Building Your New Home
5. Questions to Ask Your Builder 6.What You Need to Know About Mechanic Liens |
| July 2008 |
1. Introduction
2. Understanding Your Credit
3. Credit FAQ's
4. Subscription and Removal Information |
| August 2008 |
1. Introduction
2. Painting – Do it Yourself
3. Dealing with Contractors
4. Timing is Everything
5. Prep- Work
6. Paints : Types, Quality, Texture, Color
7. Common Problems
8. Summary |
| December 2008 |
1. Mortgage Market Update
2. Money Saving Suggestions
3. Energy Conservation and Saving Money |
| January 2009 |
1. Building a New Home Update
2. Ten Most Frequent Issues
3. Subscription and Removal Information |
| July 2009 |
1. Insuring Your Home From the First Day of Construction to the Last.
2. Subscription and Removal Information |
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