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Deck builders and framers could be affected by changes to design values for No. 2 and lower-grade lumber starting June 1, 2012.
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The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on fraudulent advertising claims about energy efficiency.
Housing 360 research indicates that prospects for remodeling are looking up.
Architect Duo Dickinson's new book gives homeowners ideas for value-engineering during a remodel.
Regardless of political leanings, Americans want government support of clean energy technologies.
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When it comes to ROI, these projects have held the top positions in the Cost vs. Value Report over the past decade.
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New report from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association tracks the size of the U.S. wood-based residential cabinet market.
The Residential Remodeling Index from Hanley Wood shows remodeling activity will be slow in most parts of the U.S., with some exceptions.
Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) data indicate that the short-term outlook doesn't offer a clear sense of recovery.
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Fixr.com's Kitchen Remodeling Trends Survey 2010-11 results.
Scholarship options from manufacturer Daltile and the National Remodeling Foundation.
RemodelorMove.com's Homeowner Sentiment Report suggests homeowners feel anxious about the future and are wary of making a commitment.
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Recent market forecast shows some encouraging findings.
It's not all doom and gloom. The Home Remodeling and Repair Index offers good news in some markets.
Hanley Wood's Residential Remodeling Index shows that despite the slump during the past four quarters, there are some markets where pent-up demand will start to drive growth in 2012.
SAVE Act legislation seeks to include energy savings in PITI mortgage calculation
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Before launching any reward or referral program, make sure that such programs are not prohibited by state or local laws or regulations.
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OSHA issues new rules for residential construction employers to follow — but the language is unclear.
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The National Association of the Remodeling Industry website now has universal design checklist available.
Data from the April 2011 Residential Remodeling Index lists the likelihood of homeowners to take on remodeling projects based on their consumer group.