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Uptick Expected in Lead-Paint Rule Enforcement The EPA is increasing inspections of RRP job sites and stepping up enforcement efforts POSTED ON DEC 28 2011 BY RICHARD DEFENDORF Enforcement of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rulehas so far yielded three noncompliance claims against contractors, with the first dated May...
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A few years ago, I was asked to draw a blueprint for a 20′x20′ house addition that had already been built (wait…what?). A homeowner wanted to sell his house, but found out that the contractor who built the addition never applied for a permit for the project. The city was requiring a set of plans stamped by a licensed engineer or architect (I am neither...
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I have always felt that there is a lot of wasted space in cabinets. This is part of my journey to solve this problem. The journey begins with the sizing of raw material. A few assembly steps Finishing The results By not using a false drawer front to hide the sink and plumbing I can use more of...
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Here was an interesting story by Chicago Tonight on benefits of green homes, but also some downsides when trying to ‘fit in’ to an urban neighborhood. What are your thoughts? The Growing Pains of Going Green | Chicago Tonight | Chicago Tonight – More on the Story.
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SUBJECT: Antique Millwork DATE: ca. 1899 – 1903 MAKER: Unknown STYLE: American neo-Baroque SIZE: Ceiling: Approximately 443 square feet Ceiling Cove: Approximately 89 linear feet ITEMS: (14) Ceiling...
Read MoreThe CPC Alliance is a group of Greater Chicago area Construction and Building professionals who formed this organization to share ideas and knowledge with other members and consumers for the purposes of:
