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ANNUAL RENOVATION ISSUE
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc.
2016 CHBA National Awards finalists, Renovation - any room.

SENIORS MEAN BUSINESS
Does this growing demographic represent an opportunity for your company? CHBA research says the answer is a resounding “yes.”

BITING THE DUST
Construction sites are known to be dusty and dust itself is not only bothersome, it can be deadly, dangerous or even explosive. Any renovator working in an occupied house knows that dust is his number one customer relations’ issue. But what can or is being done about it?

BUILDING SCIENCE:
Understanding the Impact of CSA P.9-11 on Combination System Design
A technical primer by Brian Jackson, a professional engineer with 32 years experience in mechanical equipment design and systems application.

EXPERT OPINION: Common Electrical Hazards in Older Homes
While these character homes have a unique tale to tell, homeowners are realizing that curb appeal alone won’t protect their wires from today’s electrical demands.

TOOL TALK: From the Biggest to the Smallest of New Tools
Another stellar line-up of new products from our resident tool guru Jon Eakes.

COMMON CENTS CONSTRUCTION:
Would You Know A Suspicious Transaction If You Saw One?
In red-hot housing markets, where housing prices have increased by up to 30% within the last year, it can often be difficult to spot the difference between legitimate home purchases and illegal money looking for a place to hide.

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