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Last week we looked at how the recent global recession has affected homeowners. The U.S housing market was a major factor in the financial crisis, and it forced millions of homeowners to radically change their future real estate plans, and start renovating their current properties in a new way. Renovation can be a much cheaper [...]

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Brad Pitt is one of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood. A fact that should not come as a surprise to anyone. What is surprising is that Brad Pitt has taken his celebrity status and used it to give back to people who have given so much to him. In 2006 Brad Pitt created the Make [...]

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Before getting into what R-value means, it is probably a good idea to re-visit what insulation actually is and its intended purpose. Essentially, the basic role of insulation is to resist, or hinder, the transfer of heat or cold. The desired effect this has on structure is to maintain a desired internal temperate, which is [...]

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The are already enough expenses in life for most people, so why add to them when there are simple solutions readily available to offset the cost of home ownership. One of life’s biggest investments, and also the most rewarding, is owning a house. Is there anything, other than children, that people are so emotionally involved [...]

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If you’re just starting out on your home insulation project, you’re likely going to be researching your options. While you consider different materials and application methods, you’ll come across all sorts of terms that may be confusing, but are important to know. Here’s a brief sampling of some common terms used in the insulation world [...]

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Anyone who has ever seen or heard Canadian building expert Mike Holmes speak about contractors, knows the animosity he harbors for the less accomplished members of the industry. Mr. Holmes has even gone so far as to base a television series, magazine publication and radio show around his personal quest to vanquish all evil-doing contractors. [...]

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Late last year, eminent newspaper The New York Times published a nifty little project to their website.  It was called Mapping America: Every City, Every Block.  Using data provided by the American Community Survey and the Census Bureau, along with the assistance of Google Maps, three talented boys from The Times (Matthew Bloch, Shan Carter [...]

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The Make It Right Foundation was originally founded in an effort to address the massive need for rebuilding energy-efficient and affordable homes in New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Ellen DeGeneres and Canadian contractor Mike Holmes have all been heavily involved in the foundation since its inception in 2006. [...]

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Spray Foam insulation (SPF), is still relatively new to the insulation industry; at least in terms of its use in stationary structures. After initial success in vehicles and airplanes during the 1940’s, spray foam insulation began appearing in newly constructed homes of the 1970’s – but only when specially requested. Now as we find ourselves [...]

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