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Don Magruder
Oct 8, 20213 min read
Hidden Expenses in Construction Projects are Costly
When considering a home repair or construction project, homeowners must decide between hiring a professional to do the work or doing it...
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Don Magruder
Oct 1, 20213 min read
Shop, Investigate, and Understand Terms When Home Financing
Mortgage money in America continues to have historically low interest as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates low and the investors...
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Don Magruder
Sep 24, 20213 min read
Embrace Repurposing and Eliminating Waste on Construction Jobsites
The COVID-19 pandemic has been blamed for a lot of supply issues in the construction industry, but there is a systemic underlying issue...
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Don Magruder
Sep 17, 20213 min read
Be Patient Ordering Windows for Your Home
The new and replacement window market for housing is currently in shambles as COVID-19 labor manufacturing constraints persist, material...
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Don Magruder
Sep 10, 20213 min read
Gutters, Erosion, and French Drains
The soils in most areas of Central Florida are very sandy which does not allow for much ponding due to very quick percolation to the...
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Don Magruder
Sep 3, 20213 min read
Lawn Sprinkler Systems Require Know-How
A lawn sprinkler system is one area around the house that many homeowners think they can easily adjust and repair when things go awry. ...
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Don Magruder
Aug 27, 20213 min read
The Construction Industry Needs to Adopt Hot Food Mentality
At most better restaurants if a mistake is made on a customer’s meal after the table has been served, the new dish in the kitchen is...
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Don Magruder
Aug 20, 20213 min read
Local High School Construction Academies Need Help
Four years ago, when the Lake County School System and the Villages Charter High School started making plans to start construction...
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Don Magruder
Aug 13, 20213 min read
New Green Housing Technology is on the Way
For the last several years, off-the-grid and green housing has been politicized by the political parties as some type of litmus value...
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Don Magruder
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Licensed Contractor and Permit Offer Homeowner Protections
There are just some homeowners who do not want to follow the rules when it comes to construction projects, however, hiring a licensed...
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Don Magruder
Jul 30, 20213 min read
Drywall Type and Finishes Vary Per Application
Most homes in Central Florida have drywall finished walls unless your home is from the pre-1980s where builders would use paneling and...
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Don Magruder
Jul 23, 20213 min read
Pray There Are No Major Hurricanes This Year
Most older Floridians are hurricane veterans that have experienced many major storms, including Hurricane Andrew, Michael, and Ike. ...
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Don Magruder
Jul 16, 20213 min read
Don’t Get Fooled by Lumber Pricing
The huge runup in lumber pricing in the spring has gotten the attention of homeowners, builders, and subcontractors, and most equate...
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Don Magruder
Jul 9, 20213 min read
When Home Projects Create More Work
Have you ever set out to do some home repair, maintenance, or project and you have one of the oops moments when you did something that...
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Don Magruder
Jul 2, 20213 min read
Buy the Right Treated Lumber for Your Next Project
Summer is the time of year that many decks, porches, and docks are restored or built because it is time to enjoy barbecues and the great...
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Don Magruder
Jun 25, 20213 min read
It’s Just Not Shortages in Lumber and Sheathings
Builders, subcontractors, and consumers have heard a lot about the high prices and shortages in lumber and sheathings, and while those...
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Don Magruder
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Housing Crisis Not Easily Resolved
I am asked daily, “when will building material prices come down and the housing market get back to normal?” My answer is not well...
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Don Magruder
Jun 4, 20213 min read
Understanding the Door Code Language
I sometimes wonder if the people who develop door nomenclatures and terminology ever wrote top secrete codes for the military. The...
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Don Magruder
May 28, 20213 min read
Pre-Season Hurricane Season Checklist
As early summer begins so does thoughts of hurricane season. Hot, sticky weather increases the probability of hurricanes and this year’s...
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Don Magruder
May 21, 20212 min read
Time, Money, and Labor Forcing More to DIY
For those with gray hair, do-it-yourself or DIY has a different connotation than it does for most millennials. Young couples will turn on...
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