Greg Vanden Berge
Greg Vanden Berge has been a licensed General Building Contractor in the state of California for over 25 years. He's been involved with large projects, involving hundreds of workers and even worked on plenty of projects, by himself.
Greg got his contractor's license when he was only 25 years old and it's literally been a rough and bumpy road, to success. If you don't mind learning things the hard way, don't purchase this book, because it will make your life as a contractor, a little easier.
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Greg got his contractor's license when he was only 25 years old and it's literally been a rough and bumpy road, to success. If you don't mind learning things the hard way, don't purchase this book, because it will make your life as a contractor, a little easier.
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Religion is All About Your PerceptionYou might or might not even have answers to these three questions, but I'm going to ask them anyway.
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Do Christians Still Need to Beat Their Kids? - Don't Spare the Rod MentalityDoes it matter, that these words were written over 2,000 years ago? Maybe they're a little outdated and no longer apply?
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Was Jesus a Good Example for Christians?If your example of a good Christian, has more to do with your illusion, of Jesus as an extremely compassionate, giving, loving and intelligent person, then you might have a problem.
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Some Termite Damage Repairs Will Need to Be Made by ProfessionalsStructural home damage could be difficult to repair, if you don't know what you're doing. Seek professional advice, before attempting to make difficult home repairs.
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What's the Difference Between Termite Damage and Termite DroppingsAs a contractor I went to plenty of homes, where someone told me that they had termite damage, when they didn't. The first clue to termite damage is to know what termite droppings look like.
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Attention Contractors - Poorly Built Stairs Can Create AccidentsI don't know how many stairways I've walked up and down that were built incorrectly and created safety problems. If you're a contractor, read this article.
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Stair Handrailing Codes for Your BuildingThese building codes might not apply in your specific city or county. Make sure that you check with your local building department to verify any of the information below, before actually constructing your stairway hand rail or guardrail.
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What Are the Names of My Stair Parts? - Construction and Maintenance EducationHave you ever wondered what a stairwell, stair tread, stair riser or stringer was? What about the rest of your stairway construction parts?
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Does My Stairway Need a Handrail or Guardrail? - General Building CodesHave you ever wondered whether or not your stairway needs a handrail or guardrail? Check out the rest of this article and see if you can figure it out, without calling a local college professor.
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How the Lack of Construction Knowledge Can Create Stair ProblemsI don't know how many times I visited someone's house or was taking pictures and came across a stairway that should've been tore down, but was still being used, it looked like a safety hazard.
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Stairway Safety Advice for Homeowners and Business OwnersOf the biggest problems with business owners, property owners and of course home owners is maintenance. Here are a few common sense tips about stairway safety.
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Problems Painting Wood Eaves - House BuildingWatch this video for problems you could deal with, if you pre paint your wood before installing it, around your roof eaves. -
Building Stairs with Recycled Sidewalks - Green BuildingDon't throw away your old sidewalks, driveways or other concrete, if you need to build a set of stairs, outside of your home. Green building is the way, we just need to start doing it.
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How to Fix Squeaking Stairs - Home Repair TipsLearn how to fix squeaking stairs. Most of the time it's just a nail that's rubbing up against a stair tread, riser or stringer.
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Wood Fasica Damaged Wood Repairs - Home TipsThis is an excellent video to watch, if you are looking for a few home tips on fascia repairs, from wood damage -
Killing and Murdering Contradictions that Run Throughout the Holy BibleHere is another fantastic book by Greg Vanden Berge about problems Christianity faces today and will face in the future, if some of these questions cannot be rationally answered. -
Is This a Bible Contradiction or a Simple Slip of the BicUnbelieveable Bible Contradictions about the word father. -
Worm Composting BookGreat book for anyone interested in starting a worm farm and collections some of the best compost for their gardens, imaginable. -
How to Write Your Own Kindle Book and Publish itLearn from experience best-selling author Greg Vanden Berge how you can write and publish your own books on Amazon's new Kindle book program. You can start making money as soon as you finish your first book. -
Home Remodeling Ideas that Make People Feel GreatThis doesn't work all of the time and will make some homeowners extremely unhappy, if the project doesn't turn out as they envisioned it.
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Storage Sheds and How to Take Good Care of ThemAlmost anything that you buy will last a long time, if it's built well and you take care of it. If you're not planning on taking care of it, don't plan on using it for the rest of your life.
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Fog Coating Your Home Exterior - Home TipsLet me explain what fog coating actually is. It's a cement-based material that mixes with water and is applied with a mechanical sprayer
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How to Build StairsGreg Vanden Berge has built over a thousand sets of stairs and is probably one of the most qualified construction writers, to create a book about how to build stairs. Visit his website today, for more information. -
How to Resolve Some Problems, when Hiring ContractorsI've been a contractor for over 25 years and can't tell you how many times someone wants to give me half of the money upfront or other things that an unscrupulous contractor, would take advantage of. Don't let something like this happen to you. -
Buyer Tips that Make Buying a House Easy - Real Estate TipsIf you looking for an excellent book, from a contractor who has over 30 years years of experience, fixing and repairing homes, then you should do yourself a favor and check this book out, today. -
100 Things You Can Do to Change Your LifeIf you're feeling kind of down in the dumps and things just aren't going the way you expected them to be, then check this book out by Greg Vanden Berge -
The Best Fence Posts Might Not Be a Telephone Pole - Landscaping AdviceIf you're looking for something that will not rot or suffer from termite damage, you might think twice, before using the telephone pole, to build a fence. -
Using Plywood for Backing to Save Money when Building HousesWatch this video to learn how you can save money if your home builder, using plywood for shower backing. -
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Cedar Wood Siding Installation and Nailing TipsIt isn't a good idea to use brad nails when installing wood siding.
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What You Need to Know when Hiring a Plumber - Home TipsIt's not much work for the plumbing contractor, all he needs to do is call his liability insurance company and they will mail you out a certificate of his liability insurance.
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Bathroom Budget Ideas and Product TipsThink about this for a moment, you're looking for a bathtub, your bathroom budget is $5,000, and the best bathtub that you can possibly find and you've been shopping for months, is $2700.
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Pipes that Leak Create Water Heater NightmareLeaking pipes can definitely damage your water heater over time, the leaking water can leak onto the water heater, causing it to rust and depending upon your water in the area
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Faucet Leaks Can Waste Lots of WaterLeaky faucets should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the waste of water in your home.
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Do-It-Yourself Tip - Finding Natural Gas LeaksOne of the easiest ways to find a natural gas leak, will be by using a simple mixture of soap and water.
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Plumbing Secrets Revealed - Tightening Valves and Reducing Water LeaksHere's a little secret that I have learned over the years and I would like to now pass it on to anyone who is interested in fixing or installing plumbing traps or drains.
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Is Toxic Home Mold Really that Big of a Problem? - Medical IssuesToxic home mold is a really big problem, but in most cases, it's not going to be a life-threatening one.
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Do Damp Walls Create Toxic Mold? - Home TipsEven if you don't suffer from allergies, mold and mildew it can create health problems for your entire family.
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Five Things You Will Not Hear from a Termite Inspection CompanyI'm not kidding around, these just might be something that you won't hear from a termite company.
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Don't Let House Pests into Your Wallet - Pest Control TipsIt's one of those, you can pay me now or pay me later scenarios. Think about it.
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What is a Subterranean Termite?You wouldn't believe how much damage a bunch of these little buggers can do, to wood.
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How Much Damage Can a Few Little Termites Actually Do?If you really want to know the truth, it's probably going to shock you. I have heard stories, of termites in tropical climates, destroying vast amounts of lumber, within short periods of time.
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Some Termite Repair Companies Do More Harm Than Humanly PossibleDon't hire Mr. Termite Pro unless they have construction workers that can actually fix the damage correctly.
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Structural Home Repairs Should Only Be Made by Experienced ContractorsDon't let an any joe contractor fix structural damage.
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Termite Droppings Usually Mean Termite Damage - House Repair TipsIf there is one thing I can say about termite damage, most of the time you can see it, before it happens and can do something about it, before it gets worse.
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How Do I Know If My Ceiling Has Water Damage? - Home RepairsIf there is water leaking from his ceiling, then you have a problem. Home repair tips that could reduce your homeowner frustrations.
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What is Water Damage, Exactly and Where Do I Find It?Water is a home's worst enemy, make sure that you understand everything you can about water damage and where to find it.
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Home Maintenance, Starting with Your Water HeaterSometimes all you need to do is a little maintenance on your water heater, to extend its life.
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A Little Advice About Caulking and Home Improvement RepairsI've seen talking used for plenty of things, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to read the instructions and use it for what you are supposed to. A little home-improvement advice someone who understands.
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Which Home Repair Products Are Good and Which Ones Are Bad?Don't believe everything you read when purchasing a home repair product, because the information could be misleading.
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Take Care of Your House with an Annual Home InspectionOne of the biggest problems homeowners will face in the future, will be home repair bills. If you're not interested in forking out the dough, then you better inspect your home annually.
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Benefits of Using Home Repair Books and Following InstructionsOne of the best ideas I could give any homeowner or do-it-yourselfer would be to head down to your local library and purchase a few books on home repairs.
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Inferior Construction Repairs Leads to Home Owner FrustrationOne of the biggest problems with home repairs today is the fact that the people doing the repairs, usually create bigger problems, because they weren't trained properly.
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You Better Make Time for House MaintenanceHow do I know this, because I am the one that they call to make the repairs, because they haven't spent the time to maintain them
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Prepare Yourself for a Roof Leak Before it HappensThere are plenty of questions that I have a difficult time answering, but this isn't going to be one of them. You should always prepare yourself, before any types of home emergencies ever happened.
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Water Heater Cleaning Maintenance AdviceYou should always be careful when ever you clean out your water heater tanks. I would like to share some home maintenance tips with you that could save you a lot of money.
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Water Damage and Winter House MaintenanceBasic home maintenance tips during the winter will include keeping the area around your home clean. If it's possible to remove any snow that accumulates next to your home, I would advise that you do so.
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Home Emergency Tips - Finding a Reliable PlumberWe need to prepare ourselves for any types of home damaging emergencies before they actually happen. To do this, we're going to need to create a list of home damage emergency contractors that can help us, during an emergency.
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Home Ceiling Repairs that Might Not Make Any SenseSome of these homeowners ask me what caused the stains, while others choose to ignore, while both choose to do nothing about them.
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Seven Honey Do List Tips - How to Avoid ThemThe second thing that most people want to avoid doing is home maintenance. Here are seven ways to avoid home maintenance, when it's finally time to do it.
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Digital Cameras and House MaintenanceEvery once in a while someone asks me for some home maintenance tip's and the best advice I can give anyone, is to make sure that you purchase and use a digital camera for all of your home maintenance and repairs.
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World Wide Web Home Shopping -Real Estate TipsThere are more ways to find your dream home today than ever before. Use search engines and quit wasting your valuable time, driving around neighborhood, after neighborhood.
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Using the World Wide Web to Find Your Next HouseFinding Homes Using the Internet
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Shopping for the Ultimate House - Real Estate InformationIt's finally time to start shopping for the home of your dreams, but where you start? If you're looking for some more real estate information, you're in the right place.
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Eight Simple but Effective Home Selling TipsThere are a few import things you should familiarize yourself with, before selling your home. Some of these tips could make the difference between selling your home today or selling it next year.
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Real Estate Advice During Slow MarketsLets face it, houses are going to be sold in the good times and in the bad times. However, there are a few things you should understand about slow real estate markets, before selling your house.
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Do You Really Need a Costly Home Inspection? - Home BuyingSome of these home inspections can be quite costly and it wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up a house inspection checklist, before contacting a professional.
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Valuable Home Purchase Planning Information - House Buying TipsOne of the best ways to educate yourself about anything, including home purchasing, would be to read articles like these and other books.
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Learn How to Unclog Your Sink Drain with a VacuumWhy should you pay a plumber hundreds of dollars to unclog your sink, when you can do it with a shop vac.
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Should I Hire the Cheapest Contractor? - Consumer TipsYou should think twice and maybe three times, before hiring the cheapest contractor. Read this article and find out why.
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Should Christians Love Their Enemy?Why does the Bible tell it's followers to love others and then tell them to kill?
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What's This in My Driveway - Plumbing Clean Out for Drain CleaningHomeowners and do-it-yourselfers need to know what some of the things are around their home, like this plumbing clean out for clearing drains
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Save Money and Replace Your Own Wood Fence PostsCheck out this simple, money saving method for replacing wood fence posts. Do it your self and put the rest of the money in your pocket.
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Contractor Disputes Lead to Homeowner NightmaresI've always been amazed at some of the problems contractors create for themselves, but more surprised at how homeowners except these problems as their own. Don't let contractor disputes create a nightmare for you.
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Wood Fence Post and Water Damage TipsWood fence posts seem to need to be replaced more often than metal. Here are a few tips on how to install them and what to avoid doing.
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Think Twice Before Draining Water into StairwaySometimes I can't believe what people will do, just to make sure that carpenters and contractors will stay in business. Don't drain any water into your outside stairs if they are made out of wood.
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Stairway Problems with Moss GrowingStairway wall with potential water and moss damage.
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Who's Going to Pay $200 for One Construction Job?You would be surprised at how the Internet is turning a profit and holding contractors hostage. Remember consumers, nothings really free.
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Common Sense and Construction DefectsOne of the biggest problems with building or remodeling your home is construction defects. Here are a few ways that you can reduce or eliminate your future frustration
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A Nice Driveway Could Make All the Difference in the World - Home Selling AdviceSometimes a nice driveway and a nice looking front yard will make all the difference in the world, whether or not someone chooses to purchase your home or someone else's.
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Is the Housing Boom Coming - Home Builder and Contractor SecretsI've been through four home building booms in the past 30 years and trust me, they usually come after a long recession or tough economic times.
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10 Easy Home Emergency Questions You Should Be Able to Answer After Purchasing the PropertyIf you're not prepared for an emergency, then you won't know how to deal with one, when one finally chooses to present itself to your family.
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Frustrating Problems with Older Homes - Future Home Repairs and ExpensesYou should consider future home repairs and expenses before purchasing an older home.
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Prepare Your Home for the Winter - Five Home TipsHere are a few simple tips from a licensed contractor about preparing your home for the winter.
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The Ultimate Water Damage Nightmare - This Could Happen to YouBroken water pipes in the middle of the night can be extremely frustrating, especially if you're not prepared. Read this article and learn a little more about water damage.
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Consider the Costs Before Remodeling Your Bathroom - Selling HomesMake sure that you understand all of the costs involved in remodeling your bathroom especially if you're planning on making a profit, when you sell your home.
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Don't Ask Real Estate Professionals to Cut Their CommissionsIt doesn't hurt to ask, whether or not your real estate sales professional is interested in cutting their commission, but you should be warned in advance, that it might hurt their feelings.
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Home Seller Tips - Sliding Glass Doors Are DangerousSometimes all it takes is a little information and if you have sliding glass doors on your property or in your home and you're planning on selling your house, read this article.
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Incredibly Dumb Things You Might Hear from a Real Estate AgentYou wouldn't believe some of the things I've heard while talking to real estate agents about problems and home repairs.
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Purchasing a Fully Functional HouseThere are a few things you need to understand about the layout of a house, before purchasing one.
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Solid Concrete Retaining Wall Damage - Real Estate TipsLarge cracks can create big problem with your retaining walls and will need to be repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
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Dangerous Staircase Obstacles - Home Safety TipsI can't believe how many time I come accross something like this, a obstacle, either partially blocking or completely blocking a stairway.
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Exterior Stairway Safety Water Damage TipsTry to keep as much water off or your stairway as possible to prevent stair water damage. Keep your stairs safe.
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You Must Have a Good Home Buying Checklist - Home Buying AdviceLet's face it, if you're buying a home, there's a good chance that you will need to hire a home inspector or use the previous owners home inspection report and hope that they hired an honest home inspector.
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Home Selling Books Can Save You Money - Home TipsCan home selling books save you money, you bet they can.
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Unlicensed Home Repairs Are Creating Big Problems After Home PurchasingDon't let unnecessary home repairs affect your new home purchases.
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Remodeling a House for a Profit - Flipping HomesI would like to share a story with you that actually happened to a home that we were living in.
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Problems with New Home Improvement ProductsI've been telling homeowners for years that they need to get more information about new products, before using them. New construction products that haven't been tested thoroughly, will create problems for property owners, in the future.
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Pre-Purchase Home Inspection Checklist - Use Them when PossibleOne of the Biggest Problems Facing Home Buyers Today Are Poor Home Inspections, by Unqualified Home Inspectors.
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How to Get a Gate Built for Under Ten Dollars - Interesting StoryHere's an interesting story about a friend or mine who built a wood gate for his neighboor.
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Simple Contractor Mistake Leads to Outragous Home Improvement BillYou're not going to believe what you're about to read, but this could happen to you. It didn't happen to me and I really don't know for sure that it ever happened, but you'll get a kick out of reading it.
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Plumbing Nightmare for Builder that Just Wasn't Going to EndI was working with another carpenter about 25 years ago and he told me a story that I would never forget. He said that he was working in a neighborhood, where the crime rate was incredibly high.
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Home Building and Dealing with the HomelessThe construction crew had just started building the foundation when they noticed a couple of pieces of wood lying down in the shape of a cross
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Remodeling in Old Neighborhoods - Before You Buy a HouseThis is where remodeling starts to become attractive. If you fall in love with the neighborhood, but can't find the exact home you're looking for, you should start to seriously consider remodeling.
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Electrical Service Problems in Older Homes - House TipsMy neighbors haven't had any problems dealing with the lower hanging high-voltage electrical wires, but I have seen a few large trucks nearly get zapped.
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Bathroom Framing and Specialty ToiletsAny carpenter worth his weight is going to understand, exactly how important it actually is to install wood backing for toilets, towel bars, grab bars, cabinets, sinks and even drywall in the correct position.
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Major Wood Window Sill Damage from Poor Shower ConstructionIf there is one thing you need to remember about water, it's that even the smallest crack can do an incredible amount of damage to your bathroom
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Don't Panic, Prepare Yourself for Leaky RoofsOne of the worst things that homeowners can do is panic during a emergency. If you have water leaking from your roof, and you're not prepared, you could find yourself in a very difficult situation.
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Don't Panic, Prepare for Home Repair Problems - Home Owner AdviceThis article isn't just for homeowners, almost everyone can apply it to where they live. Are you or are you not prepared for any type of home emergency?
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Large Differences in Construction Estimates - What Do I Do?What Do You Do When There Are Large Differences in Your Construction Estimates? You Don't Pray, You Figure out What the Problem Is and Try to Solve It.
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Construction Contract Details that You Must Be Familiar WithTake Some Time to Learn a Little Bit about Construction Contract Details and You Just Might Learn Something about the Construction Business and Contracting.
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Learn How to Compare Your Construction EstimatesBefore You Even Think about Hiring a Contractor, Make Sure That You Understand How to Compare Construction Estimates Our Plan on Spending A Few Extra Dollars.
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Save Big Money Installing Attic Solar FansInstalling solar attic fans saves you money. If you could reduce the temperatures in your attic, you're going to reduce the overall temperature inside your house.
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Pests Could Be Pooping in Your AtticSometimes I wonder how these large animals can get through such small holes in our homes and into our attics and crawlspace's
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Safety Tips for Stairs Leading to Attic - Home Improvement IdeasAttic handrails that are lower than 30 inches can provide young children or others who are shorter than five feet with very little protection but can be a safety hazard to anyone over 5 feet tall.
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Attic Home Repairs - Wood Water DamageIf you let this damage go, it could cost you more money in the long run. Water damage can also invite that horrible thing that no one wants to talk about in your home, toxic mold.
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Contractors Advice for Contractors - Classifying Your ClientsIf There's One Thing I Learned As a Contractor, It's the Fact That You Need to Pay Attention and You Need to Pay Attention to Everything, Including Classifying Your Clients.
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Big Problems for Homeowners and Contractors - Low Construction EstimatesOne of the biggest problems I found as a contractor is the problems home owners and contractors will need to deal with, if the job wasn't estimated correctly.
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Ideas for Dealing with Attic CondensationAttic condesation can be a big problem, learn a few way, how to deal with this potential house nightmare.
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Stairway Flooring Materials Selection Advice for HomeownersGet a few pointers from a professional who could save you a lot of frustration in the future, especially when selecting flooring materials for your stairway.
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Is it Difficult to Build Stairs? -Do it Yourself IdeasIf You're a Do-It-Yourselfer and Have a Little Bit of Construction Knowledge and A Few Tools, You Can Probably Build Your Own Staircase.
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Rain Gutter Installation and Ladder Causes DeathIncredible story about a couple of guys installing a 50 foot aluminum ladder and hitting a high voltage power line. Wow, you wouldn't think something like this would happen, but it does.
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Horrible Smells that Can Be Coming from Your AtticThese smells are often caused from moisture accumulating in the building materials over time.
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Bad News for Mold Growing in Your BathroomIf you have mold growing in your bathroom, remember that you're not the only person with this problem and you could be fighting it for a long time.
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My Personal Experience with Stock Market WritersEveryone who invest in the stock market, realizes how good the media is at creating dramatic events, but are they really as dramatic as the media makes them out to be? Read on to learn more.
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Losing My Luggage at the LibraryHere's another one of those stories where you will be reminded to keep an eye on your luggage, while vacationing.
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Stairway Handrailing Safety Problems and SolutionOne of the biggest problems with stairway handrailing safety is open handrails. These handrails seem to grab women's purses, clothes and even jackets and can cause accidents. Watch this video to learn more.