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What do CARB and ATCM Mean?
In 2007, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a new standard of formaldehyde emissions controls called the Airborne Toxics Control Measure (ATCM). The measure provides standard...
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What is the Lacey Act?
Congressman John Lacey. Photo Courtesy of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The Lacey Act, authored by Congressman John F. Lacey and first enacted in 1900, is the oldest wildlife protection statute on...
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Universal Design
What is Universal Design? It’s a term that has evolved from earlier terms “barrier-free design’ and ‘accessible design’ and is also associated with the term Design For All (DFA). What it refers to is...
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Finding a Professional Installer
When planning out your home improvement project, choosing to hire a professional installer is one of the biggest decisions you will to make. To get the finished results you want, hiring someone you...
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Pros/Cons of Professional Installation
While many homeowners opt to complete their own renovation projects, not everyone has the time, skills, strength or patience to install their own building materials. If you’re on the fence wondering if...
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Selecting a Professional Installer
When making the important decision to hire a contractor to complete your home renovation project, doing a bit of research at the beginning will help you find the right person for the job. Even if you...
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Managing Your Relationship with a Professional Installer
Your relationship with a professional installer begins right away in the quote/ bid phase where you both clarify expectations for how your project will proceed. For an increased chance of success, and...
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How is Porcelain Tile Rated for Hardness?
If you’re like most casual DIYers, your main considerations when picking out ceramic or porcelain tile are cost, color, and size. In fact, if you’re like most DIYers, you probably haven’t heard of a...
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How to Get More Storage Space In Your Garage [Infographic]
Show of hands, and let’s be honest here, who uses their garage as a dumping ground for all things broken, deflated, expired, or too-big-to-fit-in-the-house? Don’t worry, most of us are guilty of...
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The R-Value of Various Flooring Materials and Why it Matters
Most people think of a building’s insulation and thermal conductivity in terms of its walls, roof, windows, and doors. However, your home’s floors also impact heat loss and gain. If you want to lower...
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How to Prepare for a Kitchen Floor Renovation
Installing a new floor in your kitchen can completely change the look of your space. The right floor will enhance the functionality of your home and appeal to future buyers. But before you do the work...
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Basement Renovation FAQs
Basement renovations are vital home improvement projects that boost the value of your home. What is involved? Read the FAQ below to learn more about boosting your square footage and your resale value....
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Pros/Cons of Professional Installation
While many homeowners opt to complete their own renovation projects, not everyone has the time, skills, strength or patience to install their own building materials. If you’re on the fence wondering if...
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Selecting a Professional Installer
When making the important decision to hire a contractor to complete your home renovation project, doing a bit of research at the beginning will help you find the right person for the job. Even if you...
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Managing Your Relationship with a Professional Installer
Your relationship with a professional installer begins right away in the quote/ bid phase where you both clarify expectations for how your project will proceed. For an increased chance of success, and...
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How is Porcelain Tile Rated for Hardness?
If you’re like most casual DIYers, your main considerations when picking out ceramic or porcelain tile are cost, color, and size. In fact, if you’re like most DIYers, you probably haven’t heard of a...
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How to Get More Storage Space In Your Garage [Infographic]
Show of hands, and let’s be honest here, who uses their garage as a dumping ground for all things broken, deflated, expired, or too-big-to-fit-in-the-house? Don’t worry, most of us are guilty of...
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The R-Value of Various Flooring Materials and Why it Matters
Most people think of a building’s insulation and thermal conductivity in terms of its walls, roof, windows, and doors. However, your home’s floors also impact heat loss and gain. If you want to lower...
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How to Prepare for a Kitchen Floor Renovation
Installing a new floor in your kitchen can completely change the look of your space. The right floor will enhance the functionality of your home and appeal to future buyers. But before you do the work...
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Basement Renovation FAQs
Basement renovations are vital home improvement projects that boost the value of your home. What is involved? Read the FAQ below to learn more about boosting your square footage and your resale value....
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