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How To Measure Replacement Windows

By Todd Fratzel on Windows

Replacement Windows This weekend I helped my dad install some new replacement windows. Installing replacement windows isn’t really that hard and it’s certainly a great DIY project for anyone with moderate DIY and construction skills. We replaced five double hung windows in about six hours. Replacement windows are installed in a way that doesn’t require…

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New Lead Paint Laws Effective April 22, 2010

By Todd Fratzel on Remodeling

New EPA Lead Paint Laws Effect Remodeling Projects The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has new lead paint laws going into affect on April 22, 2010. The new lead paint laws require any renovation work performed on houses built before 1978 to be performed by a certified contractor. Obviously his new law is causing some…

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How To Transition Hardwood and Tile Floors

By Todd Fratzel on Flooring

Floor Transitions I’d like to share some thoughts on how to transition hardwood and tile floors. Hardwood Flooring has become a very popular DIY project for many home owners. Also every DIY program on television has featured numerous programs on installing your own hardwood and tile floors. So you might ask why I’m focusing on…

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Home Improvement Tax Credits | Stimulus Package

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement Cost Savings

Federal Tax Credits For Energy Efficiency Many people think that the Federal Stimulus Bill only deals with checks to back to tax payers. However, recent Federal Legislation in the form of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has prompted some significant home improvement tax credits that you should be aware of. New tax…

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