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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/635thumb.jpg" height="75" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nConstruction loans allow you to build a new custom home while you still live in your existing home. A construction loan has a short life, as once the home is completed, the loan is converted to a regular mortgage. You can save significant money if you shop for rates and terms. Even more money can be saved if you lower your credit risk to the lender. ';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/622thumb.jpg" height="74" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nGarage plans are often overlooked, because many garages I see have critical design flaws. The garages are too narrow and you have to squeeze between cars and things inside the garage. Creating the needed amount of space for your cars and all of your possessions is easy, if you just take the time to plan it out. ';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/611thumb.jpg" height="138" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nSpiral stairs and circular stairs are one and the same. Wood spiral stairs are works of art, while metal spiral stairs and aluminum spiral stairs can also be elegant. Steel spiral stairs are often used in industrial applications, but I have installed them in&nbsp;homes. ';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Thu, 23 Feb 2006';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'A straight staircase is great for moving furniture, but it can be very long. The length of a wood or Victorian staircase is easy to calculate. A circular staircase takes up the least amount of space in the house floorplan. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Soil Testing for New Homes';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Fri, 27 Jan 2006';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/606thumb.jpg" height="133" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nSoil strength and quality are extremely important when building a new home since most house foundations contact soil, not bedrock. Not all soils are the same, so it is vital you get a valid soil test and inspection. ';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Imagine if roof trusses installed on your new home don\'t match the roof of the model home you were shown. Whose fault is it and what can be done to get the roof and ceiling you thought you were buying? ';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Roof trusses can be heavy, especially those covered with sheets of oriented strand board (OSB). Cranes must be used to lift them up. But carpenters don\'t have to smash holes in the OSB with hammers to make this possible. ';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'If a new bathtub had a crack or chip in it, should it be replaced or repaired by the builder? What is the best solution when an expensive item in a new home gets damaged? ';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Wet or rain-soaked framing lumber will not rot in a matter of days. Homeowners often worry that the wood is ruined if a house gets wet during construction. Water can cause problems if the lumber is allowed to stay wet for weeks and weeks, so do whatever is possible to get a roof on the house. ';
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