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Get tips on planning to build an earth bermed home.  Learn why it's important to hire an architect when planning to build an earth bermed home.

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Read tips on troubleshooting lawn sprinkler problems.  Find out about water pressure tests, and why you might have too many sprinkler heads in one zone when troubleshooting problems with home sprinkler systems.

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Learn how to curve J-channel vinyl siding around a chimney.  Find out how an overlapping technique with your building wrap will make the area around your chimney waterproof when installing J-channel siding around your chimney.

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Find out how to repair window corner cracks in stucco.  Learn how using latex caulk will allow you to paint over the repair, and prevent future cracking at the corners of windows on a stucco exterior.

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Find out how to prevent fence rot.  Learn why you should avoid concrete and how to install fence posts to promote drainage and prevent rotting.

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Find out how to repair cracks in plaster walls.  Learn your options from installing new drywall, replastering, and using fiberglass drywall tape to repair cracks in plaster walls.

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Find out how to install tile over tile.  Learn why you should be concerned about clearance under your appliances when installing tile over tile on a kitchen floor.

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Learn how to install a salvaged hardwood floor.  Find out how to lay the floor boards, sand the floor, and apply protective polyurethane when installing a hard wood floor salvaged from another location.

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Read about troubleshooting the causes of rippled floors.  Find out how an incorrectly installed flooring product could result in ripples, and how to reduce humidity in the home.

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Find out how runnng out of hot water may be caused by a bad gas valve.  Learn why it may be smarter to replace your older water heater instead of replacing the gas valve if your shower water is slow to get hot in the morning.

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