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    5 Trends in Modern Living

    Smart Home Integration: Smart home technology is at the forefront of modern living. Homeowners are embracing automation and control systems that allow them to manage everything from lighting to security…

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    Can I paint interior ceilings formed of roof decking ?

    I posted this question over in the general Q & A section but got no replies - possibly I am a bit impatient, or maybe this is more of an…

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    Adding a (second) lower “lens” to a tall skylight shaft

    Hi all,As part of a new house we're building in CZ5, we have four skylights located towards the centre of our house plan to bring light into an otherwise very…

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    Aesthetically pleasing / subtle options for ERV terminations / registers.

    Hi all, In building a custom residential home, I've been able to convince the client to include an ERV in their new build so that they can breathe fresh air. Like…

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    Roller blinds

    I am not sure this forum is the correct place for this question, but I am trying to purchase roller blinds that are as eco friendly as possible. I found…

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    Detailing for Water Management at Sink

    I am looking for a detail for the kitchen counter extending onto interior window sill. We are starting construction drawings for our house, and the design calls for the kitchen…

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    Floating Shelf Hardware and Mortising a Deep Pocket

    Please delete if this isn't the appropriate forum for this. I am doing a project with a bunch of floating shelves throughout kitchen, bath, living, etc. They are a solid…

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    Transitioning Control Layers for Finished Basement Room

    I have a project to finish a single room in the corner of my basement. By “finish,” I mean putting insulation and a stud wall on the two outside walls…

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    Refinish Basement

    Hello. I’ve been reading your site and forums off and on for years. Mostly regarding basements. I’m in need of a sounding board.My home was built in 1982 in northeastern…

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    Window in Shower: Awesome or Stupid?

    Hello GBA, No specific project in mind. This is just a theoretical design question:  Should a Shower Fixture ever have a window?I know designers do it all the time and I've…