Many children grow up dreaming of what they will be later in life and how they are going to impact the world. Sometimes, a four-year-old’s dream becomes reality. Many times, that path changes dramatically. Recently, I was on LinkedIn and connected to Beau Janes, who serves as the general manager at Alpine Lumber, in Denver. …
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As we were talking in the blog about roofing materials, today, we have 6 more options for you to choose from. One tip here is to learn about the materials and then search more about them, if it is appropriate for the weather in your area, how much it costs, etc. Wood Shingle or Shakes …
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Supporters say the plans help address New York’s housing crisis and help integrate the city’s neighborhoods. Opponents see more gentrification and giveaways for developers. under Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City has moved to transform neighborhoods and carve out room for sorely needed affordable housing in communities with significant concentrations of Black and Latino …
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Roofing your house is not the most exciting project when you are remodeling or building. We know that most people don’t think about the materials they have to use. There are many types of roofing material that you can choose, and today, we are going to look at 6 of them. Rolled Roofing Rolled roofing …
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A new building in Long Island City is providing an amenity to tenants that may have you do a double-take. In addition to having access to the on-premise gym, movie room and pool, tenants at the Sven, a 958-unit skyscraper in Queens, will have the ability to control the color displays atop certain Manhattan buildings. …
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As we’ve been talking about house wraps in the blog, today, we are going to learn more about the types that are on the market, which one to choose for your home, etc. The original WRB was asphalt-impregnated or with tar paper, the same material commonly used as a base to roof shingles. Nowadays, the …
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A small town in California has topped the list for the fifth year in a row. A new analysis of the 100 most expensive zip codes in the United States suggests the national real estate market is shaking off pandemic-fueled sluggishness. According to the report by real estate data provider PropertyShark, the top 10 priciest …
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The construction field is so vast that we always have something new to learn. That is great, right!? Today, we are looking at house wraps. If you have never built a house for yourself, you possibly don’t know about this. Let’s see where the house wrap goes in the building process. It is a paper, …
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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — After a $5 million renovation project, NYC’s historic High Bridge Water Tower will soon reopen for public tours. It has been more than a decade since people could enjoy the landmark once called “one of Manhattan’s most picturesque architectural monuments” by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. “It’s a symbol of our heritage, New …
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The deck is a nice part of the house to enjoy in the warmer days. However, with the right maintenance, you can keep your deck safe from the winter, and when summer is back, you can have fun outside without concerns. Today, we are going to look at 6 steps to maintain your deck. Time …
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