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pick for exterior cladding on homes
completed in 2013. Vinyl siding was
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percent of the 569,000 homes built,
compared to 25 percent for brick, 22
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homeowners tell fairytales about?" She shares the tips of home pros who put client
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dollars in work to remodelers over the years, but suggests tips to create reciprocity
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Architects, today's homeowners want comfortable, attractive outdoor spaces
that are sustainable and low-maintenance. With more customers asking for
outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas, Bridget Kidd, director of residential and
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Blind corner organizer
REV-A-SHELF 's state-
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Infrared cabinet door sensor
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18V One + 16ga Cordless
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RYOBI uses AirStrike
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