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Are Diamond Pier footings approved for decks in Minnesota? Answers from the 20 largest cities.

Last week I posted an update on Diamond Pier footings, and since then I've had a number of people ask me whether or not Diamond Pier footings are approved for...
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Diamond Pier Footings Revisited

Wow, it's already been two years since I first blogged about Diamond Pier® Foundation Systems. Where does the time go? In my original post on Diamond Piers back in 2013...
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CSST Bonding Update

There have been a few changes to CSST bonding rules since there, and there is still a lot of bad information circulating about CSST bonding and safety requirements, so it's...
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Should home inspectors recommend upgrading to new AFCIs? No.

Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters are relatively new electrical safety devices that first appeared in the 1999 National Electric Code.
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My favorite tool: the Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver

About eighteen months ago, I started using a Milwaukee 1/4" hex impact driver in place of both a drill and an electric screwdriver, and I've fallen head over heels in...
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New Water Heater Energy Standards

On April 16th, new energy efficiency standards from the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) go into effect for water heaters.
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Buying a new model home? Find out when your warranty begins.

I asked Kurt to write this guest post as a warning for anyone buying a new construction model home, or as a heads-up for anyone who already owns a model...
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Two closet makeover tips

My two pieces of advice are to add automatic lighting to your closet if you don't already have it, and to consider hiring out the reorganization of your closet. Don't...
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