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002 Architectural Detailing/Decorative Millwork
Have you ever marveled at the intricate gingerbread of a classic San Francisco Victorian or admired the stately columns of a Southern Colonial? One feature that all outstanding traditional homes share is great architectural millwork. This report discusses the range of materials, from traditional wood and plaster to composites, terminology, and resource phone numbers.
008 Concrete Blocks, Pavers, Roofing for Today's Homes
Thanks to a variety of new technologies, concrete has become a viable building material for house wall construction, roofing, siding, flooring, paving and more. This report the variety of concrete blocks on the market, from conventional to architectural; foam form systems, pavers, roofing, siding, and more. ALSO: Manufacturers' & resource phone numbers.
010 Decks: Refinishing Your Tired Deck
After a few years, wood decks can become weathered and unfriendly without proper care. The road to restoring a deck's great looks is usually simple. RemodelGuide offers a complete report on refinishing a deck, including cleaning, eliminating discoloration, and finish treatments.
015 Garage Door Buying Guide
A new garage door can provide safe, secure, easy access to your garage, and --as one of your house's most visible elements-- renew and refresh your home's appearance. This complete, impartial buying guide includes information on types of garage doors, choosing between wood, steel, fiberglass, and other materials; various features and options; where to shop; maintenance tips, and more. ALSO: Manufacturers' & resource phone numbers.
025 Metal Roofing Offers Peak Performance
A far cry from the corrugated "tin" barn roofs that leap to mind at the mention of metal, today's metal roofs are stylish, durable, fire-resistant products that do a great job of providing long-lasting, reliable shelter. RemodelGuide offers a complete, impartial metal roofing guide that discusses the case for metal, common concerns, types of metal used for roofing, two main types of metal roofs, and choosing an installation contractor. Also: Manufacturers' & resource phone numbers.
039 Paint Update: What Are Your Options?
Nothing revives weatherworn siding, perks-up tired walls or adds a touch of style and distinction better than a new coat of paint. Critical to whether or not your new paint job will look good and last is the paint you choose. But choosing paint can be tricky--paints have gone through such dramatic changes in the past few years that it's hard to know what to buy. RemodelGuide offers a complete guide to buying paint that includes information on paint basics, choosing latex or oil/alkyds, acrylic, vinyl-acrylic or alkyd-modified; paint sheen, one-coat hiding, scrubbable finishes, and more, including resource phone numbers & web sites.
033 Sump Pumps--Keeping Your Basement High & Dry
Basement flooding is a common problem, particularly in houses situated on flat terrain where rain and snow melt have little chance for runoff. Sump pumps have been keeping basement laundry areas, storage rooms and recreation rooms pond-free in many parts of the country for years. RemodelGuide offers a complete, impartial guide to sump pumps.that discusses what sump pumps are, how they’re installed, buying options, back-up pumps, and more. Also: Manufacturers' & resource phone numbers. .
042 Gutters: A Buyer's Guide
Gutters keep your house high and dry, protecting siding, windows, doors and foundation from water damage. Though most gutters are installed on existing roofs, adding them during reroofing simplifies installation and allows them to be fully integrated into the roof system. RemodelGuide offers a complete buyers guide for gutters to help you sort through the possibilities. This guide covers gutter basics; sizes and profiles, metal, copper, and stainless steel gutters; sectional systems; mounting methods; leaf-catching systems; and more. Also: Manufacturers' & resource phone numbers.
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