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+1 on the Nu-wool. It doesn't really have any downside, that I've seen at least.

Figured I'd post this up here for all the users to check out. So homeowners and contractors alike can benefit! It's definitely worth 5 mins to get a chance to win a $300 gift certificate to Home Depot. Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway

just take out your current filter and take it to your local hardware store (home depot, lowes) you'll be able to buy a pack of them for quite cheap. As stated earlier change the filter once a month for best system efficiency and air quality.

+1, find a contractor you're comfortable with and can trust. you can find quite a few local roofers at roofing-directory

i'll add one to the list http://www.ecohomesite.com/ good info on a variety of green friendly home improvement options.

Tear it down and start over. Let's say you repair and keep the current siding on and put something new on top. Then down the road an issue occurs where water is getting through the tip layer of siding, the underlying layer could be effected, swell up and cause you a much bigger headache than...

I think everyone has covered it here, but i'll throw in my 2 cents. If it's something you are passionate about, do it. The threat of asbestos shouldn't rule your decision. There are many ways around working with asbestos so do what you want and worry about the asbestos projects when you get...

Haha, glad you guys recognized the quote there! I was hoping it wouldn't go over everyone's heads... I look forward to offering my help and personal point of view on many of the projects and problems on the forum.

+1, their products are the highest quality, but make sure you find a reliable contractor to do the work for you. I would use a site like BizziBid, CalFinder or Fix The Home which can recommend pre-screened contractors in Suffolk County who install Anderson Doors/Windows...

I'm just now breaking into the home improvement forum world and hope to be of help to everyone that I can. I've been doing home improvement projects ever since I can remember, starting with re-building my parents fireplace and deck with my father when I was about 10 years old. I've always...