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  2. Refinancing for home improvement: How it works - AOL

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    Let’s say you still owe $70,000 on your home, which has an appraised value of $250,000, and you decide you want to add an in-law apartment (a little home-within-the-home) to your residence.

  3. Home repair - Wikipedia

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    Home repair involves the diagnosis and resolution of problems in a home, and is related to home maintenance to avoid such problems. Many types of repairs are " do it yourself " (DIY) projects, while others may be so complicated, time-consuming or risky as to require the assistance of a qualified handyperson , property manager , contractor ...

  4. Home improvement - Wikipedia

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    The concept of home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating, making improvements or making additions to one's home. [1] Home improvement can consist of projects that upgrade an existing home interior (such as electrical and plumbing), exterior (masonry, concrete, siding, roofing) or other improvements to the property (i.e. garden work or garage maintenance ...

  5. Pros and cons of home improvement loans: Are they worth it? - AOL

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    What type of home improvement loan should you get? There are multiple types of home improvement loans beyond just personal loans. Home improvement personal loans. Current average interest rate: 12.38%

  6. Siding (construction) - Wikipedia

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    Plastic imitations of wood shingle and wood shakes also exist. Since plastic siding is a manufactured product, it may come in unlimited color choices and styles. Historically vinyl sidings would fade, crack and buckle over time, requiring the siding to be replaced.

  7. What are the pros and cons of home equity loans? A ... - AOL

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    Tax advantages: If you use the funds from the loan to make significant home improvements or repairs, the interest you pay on the home equity loan is tax-deductible (assuming you itemize deductions ...

  8. Exterior insulation finishing system - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, the International Building Code and ASTM International define Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) as a non-load-bearing exterior wall cladding system that consists of an insulation board attached either adhesively, mechanically, or both, to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat; and a textured protective finish coat.

  9. List of construction trades - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of trades in construction. Bell hanger installs mechanical and electrical bell systems; Boilermaker, works in nuclear, oil and gas industry, shipyards, refineries, and chemical plants, on boilers, pressure vessels, and similar equipment. Carpenter, a craftsperson who performs carpentry, building mainly with wood. [1]