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And so It Flows: Water, A House's Enemy (Part 2)

In my quest to prepare our house for winter I had about finished checking for and remedying faulty faucets when another water problem erupted. It...
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ECO Show 2010 Disappoints

Heralded as the premier event of its kind in Upstate New York, the 2010 Eco Show left much to be desired. Its purpose was "to provide a venue...
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New Green Residential Building Program Will Benefit Both New Home Building and Remodeling

Homeowners whose remodeling projects and builders of new homes who meet the criteria will soon be able to reap the incentives of a new New York...
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Yard Tips You Won't Get (M)any Other Place(s)

There are virtually unlimited sources of information to guide a homeowner in maintaining and making improvements outside his or her home. Here are...
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Capital Region to have magazine edition dedicated to green building

The publisher of Capital Region Building magazine has announced the coming of a edition dedicated to green building. Rita Stevens said: "We...
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Retain, Reuse, Recycle, and Revive when Doing Renovations

A couple of years ago in an issue of Capital Region Building magazine (which I publish: disclosure), Amsterdam-based professional builder Joe...
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Rebuilding Together Saratoga County to Offer Lead Safety Training Course

Effective April 22, 2010, EPA will require that all home improvement contractors, property management firms, handymen or others compensated for...
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To Be Certain You Are Hiring a Building Expert, Look for NAHB Designations

The National Association of Home Builders, established in 1942, is the leading organization for the residential building trade (www.nahb.org). It...
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Residential Green Builders in NY's Greater Capital Region

Consumers interested in contracting with a Certified Green Professional (CGP) for new homes or remodeling can find a list at the National...
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2010 Vanguard Designer Showhouse Set for Niskayuna

The 2010 Vanguard-Albany Symphony Inc. Annual Designer Showhouse will be a recently constructed luxury home located at 245 Menlo Park in Niskayuna,...
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