Internet Cable Video
Installing internet cable is easy with these tips from AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter. Discover how to hook up computer internet wiring in your home. Internet cable installation is a job you can do.
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Heating Costs Video
Heating costs can leave you broke during cold winters. But with these energy saving tips from AsktheBuilder.com will help you reduce home heating costs. You can do a lot to reduce your heating costs this winter and help with saving energy.
Sizing Air Conditioning
Calculating the proper size of your air conditioner is critical. If your HVAC system is not the proper size, your house will not be comfortable. Calculating heat gain can be done with the help of the Manual J. Get a copy for your air conditioning sizing.
Insulated Concrete Form Tips
Insulated concrete forms are a great way to add insulation to your new home. Insulated concrete form homes can be in any style - Victorian, modern, colonial, etc. Installing ICF is not a weekend DIY project, but it does offer great energy saving benefits.
Extra Wall Insulation
If your city has a high Heating Degree Day total, thicker exterior walls will allow more home insulation. This wall insulation will help with you heating and cooling bills, but comes at an extra expense. Check these heating degree day totals for some US cities, then do the math.
Tarnish Free Brass Faucets
Brass kitchen faucets installation isn't too hard, if you have the right tools. These tips on how to install a faucet will ease the job. Follow the instructions to avoid disassembling the faucet and starting over.
Building Simple Staircases
Building staircases is not hard if you follow the calculations. These guidelines will assist with the building of a staircase. Your interior staircase will look great.
New Home Construction Cost Breakdown
New home construction is a major undertaking for a non-builder general contractor. House plans and details specifications are important means of conveying information to the sub-contractors. A new home construction cost breakdown list just might save you money.
Manufactured Housing
Manufactured homes offer a variety of designs for the modular home. Manufactured housing have to be seen. Check these manufactured home manufacturers for all the possibilities.
Certificate Of Insurance
Certificate of insurance are necessary. Contractors should provide you with a copy of the insurance certificate. Extended warranties are available for new houses and sometimes for existing houses. A true professional gives copies of the certificates of insurance without being asked.