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Hot water recirculation creates instant hot water throughout your home. Installing a hot water return loop is fairly simple. Do you have one in your home? Are your builder and plumber the best for the job?
A new home may experience plumbing problems. A builder and plumber can do things now to eliminate those. Drain lines made of PVC piping, replacement faucet cartridges, ball valves and exterior hose bibs are things to keep in mind.
Electrical outlet placement depends on the needs you have in your home. National electric code dictates where they can be or not. Consider having your builder install extra electrical outlets outdoors, in bathrooms or in a study where there is a lot of electronic equipment. Plan for your electric circuit breaker panel to have six or even 10 empty spots for future circuit breakers.
Air conditioning units in your home have to be properly sized to fit your home. Your heating and AC contractor (HVAC) figures out how many supply ducts and return air ducts need to be in each room for the best air flow.
Annetta's dog has growing pains but my dog Cinder is getting better. New columns not published by newspapers are being added to AsktheBuilder.com. RSS technology is just ahead. Pay attention!
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Wood decks look great after they have been cleaned. Now wooden decks can be sealed with a clear epoxy sealer that does not let the wood turn gray. This synthetic resin sealer has no oils to allow algae and mildew to feed and grow on.
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A wood pellet stove may save energy dollars when heating your home, but do some calculations to see if staying with your natural gas home heating is more cost effective. Pellet stoves do allow for zone heating, but you may be surprised to know that your automated heating system will probably save you more money than the stove.
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