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We are looking at carpet. I hear Smartstrand is a good choice. Would you concur?

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Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS
A Kitchen That Works LLC
Bainbridge Island, WA

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Nancy
Spokane, WA

What are the downsides of Advanced Framing Techniques in custom home construction?

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Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP

Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP
Polly Osborne Architects
Los Angeles, CA

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Michael Battaglia
Dayton, OH

I cannot live in my house due to offgassing from paints and primer applied over a year ago.

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Joel Hirshberg

Joel Hirshberg
Green Building Supply - your eco-friendly home center
Fairfield, IA

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Bonnie Parker
Tucson, AZ

Can you give me suggestions for the design and planting of a small area?

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Cassy Aoyagi

Cassy Aoyagi
FormLA Landscaping, Inc.
Tujunga, CA

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Ann
Muncie, IN

We have a radiant floor in our kitchen. Will a bamboo floor work over the radiant heating system instead of the existing linoleum floor?

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Joel Hirshberg

Joel Hirshberg
Green Building Supply - your eco-friendly home center
Fairfield, IA

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Polly D
Concord, NH

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