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Light from above: the secrets of matching a skylight to a room and getting a quality installation

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Installing skylights in any space instantly brightens and enlarges it. A list of options are presented for starting the project as well as advice given on installation considerations. For instance, avoid too many skylights to prevent overheating and to keep skylights proportioned with windows.

Author: Donegan, Fran J.
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Today's Homeowner
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1089-4810
Year: 1998
Installation, Skylights

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Floors with 1,000 faces: laminate flooring imitates more expensive materials, goes almost anywhere and installs quickly and easily

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The choices of laminate floor coverings available for installation in the home is discussed. The styles come in a variety of colors with hundreds of design patterns and are strong and economical. To ensure stability it is suggested to look the basic thickness of 5/16 inches with four layers.

Author: Donegan, Fran J.
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Today's Homeowner
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1089-4810
Year: 1998
Methods, Analysis, Interior design, Floor coverings

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Panel discussion: how to pick quality vinyl siding and the contractor who installs it

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Vinyl siding is less expensive than cedar or aluminum siding and eliminates the cost of repainting. The best quality vinyl siding is at least .04 in thick and has antiweathering protection and a lifetime guarantee. Tips on judging a contractor's work are included.

Author: Donegan, Fran J.
Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Today's Homeowner
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1089-4810
Year: 1997
Usage, Purchasing, Plastic building materials, Plastics in building, Siding (Building materials)

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Subjects list: Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Home remodeling, Cover Story
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