Find out why you don't need multiple plies with a modified bitumen roof. Get tips on using a garden hose to check if your roof is properly flashed.

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Find out why there is not really any kind of sealant you can put on brick pavers to protect them. Get tips on replacing damaged brick pavers with concrete pavers.

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Find out what your options are for wind-resistant roofing. Learn about the benefits of a metal roof vs high-wind asphalt shingles from Owens Corning.

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Find out why you shouldn't use expandable foam to fill in mortar joints. Get tips on using a premixed mortar and pointing trowel to replace the old mortar after scraping it out.

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Find out why a finished basement adds value to a house by significantly increasing the amount of usable space. Get tips on properly extending the heating and cooling to the basement and having plenty of wiring down there.

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Find out how to build pantry shelves that will hold substantial weight. Get tips on using a tracking system rather than individual brackets.

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Find out how to install an efficient sprinkler system. Get tips on working with a WaterSense certified irrigation specialist on a sprinkler system that conserves water.

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Find out whether it's cheaper to build an ecologically sound house, or buy a house and make green retrofits.

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Find out the correct way to install replacement windows. If there is a gap between the frame and the window on the outside of your home, get tips on retrimming the window to cover the gap rather than filling it with insulation.

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Find out the correct way to insulate a finished room above your garage. Get tips on using fiberglass insulation and leaving ventilation space rather than using spray-foam insulation.

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