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by david (noreply@blogger.com) from apartment house  (build blog) — 03-19-2010 03:31
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my office has just finalised its new website! there are a few more projects to go up, and a bit of tweaking to do, but for all intents and purposes we are live on the interweb!check it out here - [...]

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2nd spring planting

by Jen from EconoMod  (build blog) — 03-17-2010 21:31
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It rained all weekend, but I finally got out and planted more — the rest of the peas, two kinds of lettuce, and 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes. Before that, however, I finished laying out the soaker hoses: I pinned everything in place and boy was that back-breaking labor. Now that the hoses are in place, I [...]

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03/14/10 - Back in business

by Linebox Studio Inc. (andrew@linebox.ca) from LineBox Studio Project Profile - Mini House  (build blog) — 03-17-2010 17:31
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It's been a while since we posted but there was not much to chat about. We had a delay due to the City of Toronto and the sewer people. After spending 10k (rip off) on a new sewer line the client was rewarded by late response times and no shows.But we are [...]

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finance complete

by david (noreply@blogger.com) from apartment house  (build blog) — 03-17-2010 03:31
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that is it. papers signed and submitted. we are in. it is done. i feel all light headed and dizzy. and may vomit. well, no turning back now.the builder has informed me that site works will start in a matter of days, and he is setting up a meeting with the [...]

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Stumping for Votes: JDR Blogger Awards

by Nic Darling from 100K House Blog  (build blog) — 03-12-2010 14:30
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We haven’t lost a web popularity contest in a few weeks so we thought we would take this golden opportunity. Jackson Design and Remodeling has chosen us as one of their favorite “Construction Business” blogs and pitted us against our fellow internet ramblers. You (and a couple hundred of you friends) could be a big [...] Related posts: Postgreen Update: Two Awards and a Speaking Engagement ISA Takes Four Honors at AIA Philadelphia’s Awards Banquette

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Upstairs Drywall: Check

by TheWhiteFam (noreply@blogger.com) from A Modern Blend  (build blog) — 03-12-2010 13:31
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So the drywall is going in quick. I won't be surprised if it is finished in the whole house by tomorrow. All ceilings are done, just not main floor or basement walls yet. But here are the kid's rooms. Lights have arrived, tile is on its way, this thing is [...]

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Tile decisions done!

by TheWhiteFam (noreply@blogger.com) from A Modern Blend  (build blog) — 03-11-2010 13:31
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These two are for the master. The first textured wood look tile will be the bathroom floor and shower walls. The pebbles will be the shower floor. This Grey wood look and textured tile will be the floor of the guest bath and kids baths. The kids will [...]

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Tezuka Architects Japanese Design Inspiration

by Chad Ludeman from 100K House Blog  (build blog) — 03-11-2010 09:30
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I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Takaharu Tezuka of Tezuka Architects give a lecture at UPenn recently. Tezuka is one of my favorite Japanese firms that has been producing amazing homes for about two decades and is getting into some interesting larger commercial commissions as they have grown in the past 5-10 years. If [...] Related posts: Duplex Inspiration – Japanese 9 Tsubo House Best Design from Yesterday’s Design Meeting Exposed Lighting Examples

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brick and mortar

by Lampton House Development (noreply@blogger.com) from Lampton House  (build blog) — 03-10-2010 22:33
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CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTOS FOR GALLERY it has been a few weeks since my last update, work has been keeping me very busy. since last time, the brick has been installed. additionally, the galvanized trim and flashing have been installed as well. there is [...]

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Bathroom

by Renovationbloviatrix (noreply@blogger.com) from renovationbloviation  (build blog) — 03-10-2010 14:32
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The focus has changed from living in it to getting ready to leave, which is not nearly as satisfying. But now it is about the product rather than the process. And the tub and shower units are still here. As it turns out, my esteemed Plumber and Water [...]

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