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Using Glass to Enhance the Beauty of Your Exterior Doors
Written by ETO Doors. A front door is the entry point to your home and the first thing that many people will see from the outside. You want people to notice your front door and be immediately enchanted by its beauty and charm. One way…
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How First Time Home Buyers Can Save for a Down Payment
Every first-time buyer has to wrestle with the downpayment, but there is some flexibility depending on the terms of your loan. If you choose FHA, for example, you can easily get into a loan with as little as 3% down on the value of the property. However, you trade that flexibility for mortgage insurance that…
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2015 Trend Watch: (In)Organic is In (and Out)
Keeping up-to-date on interior design trends is an exciting challenge for any décor enthusiast. In 2015, expect the unexpected, especially when it comes to old favorites that have seen very little change such as countertops and doors. The granite countertop has passed the point of ubiquity, but heavy natural wood countertops and backsplashes with organic,…
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Planning for a Refinery Turnaround
A turnaround project is planned for months, sometimes years in advance. Refineries occasionally need to shut down in order to perform routine maintenance. It’s more cost effective in some cases to conduct this maintenance at once. In other situations, it would be impossible for the plant to function if even a small portion of it…
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Construction Claims are a Part of Modern Day Construction
Summary: What are the pitfalls associated with construction claims?
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3 Ideas for a Weekend Home Improvement
Weekends are a great time to check off some of those items that have been nagging at you. Home improvement can be a big job if you let too many tasks pile up, but you can get a lot done one weekend at a time. Try to make it a point to go through your…
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Risks When Dealing with Personnel on a Construction Site
Personnel are one of the most valuable resources on a construction site, but they present some of the highest risks as well. Construction turnaround services struggle with meeting the challenges of a site, with personnel that can work safely and reliably. The trouble is that so much is unknown. Risk factors can be mitigated, but…
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Using Air Tools Around the House
Written by Toolsmith Direct A common misconception is that air tools are designed for heavy, industrial use while electric tools are designed for lighter, home use. Air tools are however well suited for the domestic use. Nowadays, we have a wide variety of air tools that are designed for home use. The Difference Air tools…