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Starting with a short history of the more than 75,000 Sears Roebuck kit homes built between 1908 and 1940, this book explains the pros and cons of today's factory-built homes. Binsacca explains that there are many choices and sources for customizing these new homes. Looking at the many photos throughout the book, readers would never know most of these houses started out on a factory assembly line. This step-by-step book shows home buyers how to investigate and compare catalog designs, manufactured and modular homes, kit or lumberyard suppliers, and on-site assembly of components. There is also brief information on mortgage finance sources and options. This new book opens wide the door of affordability to prospective home buyers, especially those desiring to build in a rural or retirement area away from city or suburban housing.
Falling leaves and a cool breeze remind you that autumn is here, and it's time to turn back the clocks. If that cool breeze blows across your living room, it might also be time to replace the windows.As windows age, the seals deteriorate, creating leaks that allow heat to escape and cold air to enter. Replacing windows can improve the value, energy efficiency, and beauty of a home, both inside and out.Sy Aimen of Sy's Window Systems, Inc. recommends homeowners examine drafty windows in summer or fall and look for leaks. Ailing windows - those under the weather, so to speak - should be replaced.How many windows are replaced depends largely on the buyer's budget.People can replace all the windows in the house, a select few or just one. For maximum comfort and energy efficiency, however, all the windows should be replaced.
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