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		<title>The R-Value of Siding</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to replacing your siding one factor which is often over looked is the R-Value. The technical definition of R-Value from a siding or renovation perspective is a measure of the resistance of an insulating or building material to heat flow, expressed as R-11, R-20, and so on; the higher the number, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exterior Walls &#8211; Renovating</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Exterior finish materials are designed to protect the house from the weather extremes while providing an attractive street front appearance. They must prevent rain and snow from penetrating the building and causing moisture damage. Exterior finishes in Kamloops must be durable enough to resist normal expansion and contraction due to temperature changes, (Kamloops temperatures can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovations to Window and Exterior Doors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Windows and exterior doors continually breakdown due to the wear and tear coming from constant use and exposure to the weather. Failure to many parts including weather-stripping and hardware come from being open to the elements. Repairs can be inexpensive and may not give results that last very long. Replacement may be costly, however the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tax break helps home projects</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Credit: Simone Ponne/The News If you have been putting off getting your roof fixed, this may be the best time to get it done. Canadians are flocking to home renovation contractors and supply stores these days to take advantage of the federal government’s Home Renovation Tax Credit. The $3-billion program was introduced by the federal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovation Tips &#8211; Electrical</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Local building codes require a certain number of electrical outlets in a room.  However, sometimes electricians place receptacles where convenient (path of least resistance) and into the walls in an unattractive configuration.  Tell your electrician exactly where you want the outlets and jacks to be and how high you want them. Make sure you have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovation Tips &#8211; Where to spend&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One classic home remodeling tip which can be used to help maximize your resale value, is to spend  your money &#8220;where the water is&#8221;.  Typically this suggests investing in your kitchen and bathroom areas. Other areas to focus on, is having a good trim carpenter install fine crown molding, current trim styles and good quality, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovation Tips &#8211; Painting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If some paint remains, be sure to ask your painting contractor to save you some for those touch-ups and for future refills which you may require at a later date. If you created a file folder for your painting contractor, write down all the paint specifications in this folder. Make sure to note the additional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovation Tips &#8211; Dial before you Dig</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before you have any contractor dig into the ground on your property, you need to call your local utility service to come out and mark the underground utilities. This will prevent your contractor from accidentally digging into and damaging the existing services. Contractors or typical users include equipment operators, home builders, developers and landscapers, as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Renovation Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thinking about renovating your existing home? We hope these tips prove to be useful by reducing your stress and the amount of medication you may need. Home renovation can be stressful on you and the family. Disruptions to any high traffic areas in the home does create challenges. Create individual folders for each trade you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to get reno money back</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dos and don&#8217;ts of the Home Renovation Tax Credit by Pedro Arrais, Canwest News Service The Home Renovation Tax Credit plan is part of the federal government&#8217;s aim to inject $3-billion to stimulate the economy. It has met with a lot of enthusiasm &#8212; but also with a lot of questions. The plan seems simple [...]]]></description>
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