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Home BUILDER Magazine - July 2008 (vol. 2104)

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The Latest and Greatest
Poring over the hundreds of press releases we received for our 7th annual New Product Showcase, we were impressed by the number of innovative ideas that deserved a double take, "Wow!" or "Why didn't I think of that first?"

Basements: Back to Basics
Basement moisture problems originating from the exterior can be caused by leakage, water migration through the foundation walls and floor, sump pump failure and sewer backup.

Bright Idea: Shedding some light on LEDs
Light-emitting diodes, better known as LEDs, have come a long way from just being little coloured bumps that indicate when an electronic device is on.

Reviving the Faded Project Schedule
Before your last home got rolling, you built a detailed schedule you thought would help you manage the project to completion. Now you're waiting on permits, two of your subs haven't showed and your homeowners are wondering what's going on.

SWAT or Not?
Ignoring difficult customers in favour of pleasing satisfied ones is a sure-fire way to destroy your brand.

COLD CASE
Dry Ice Blasting takes industrial cleaning into the 21st century

The Re-Invented Web
What Canadian home builders can expect

Canadian Income Growth Still Strong
Canada's housing sector still has positive economic fundamentals. Income growth is strong after adjusting for inflation and employment growth is continuing.

Strike It Rich
Eight great new tools and gadgets worth investing in

 

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