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		<title>Why Waterproof?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Waterproofing the exterior decks is one of those things that, while not required, really has become a necessary step (for us) in home construction. Watch this video of our trade partners talking about it.]]></description>
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		<title>Cost per Square Foot in Austin Homes</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/08/30/cost-per-square-foot-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cost per square foot is a common measurement in today's home valuation, and Austin is no different.]]></description>
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		<title>Video of Blown-in-Batt Insulation</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/08/09/video-of-blown-in-batt-insulation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blown-in-batts (or BIBs, as they are often called) are one of the many options in insulation these days which provide superior energy savings over traditional batt insulation.  Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words.  So, we have filmed the installation taking place at one of our custom home jobsites in Spanish Oaks in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cool Product of the Week: Andersen Windows&#8217; Fibrex</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/08/04/cool-product-of-the-week-andersen-windows-fibrex/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We just visited the Andersen Windows plant in Bayport, Minnesota so I've got windows on the brain.  While there, we saw this great product called Fibrex.  Andersen actually invented it back in 1992, before green was cool.  I love this product because it takes all of the best qualities of wood and vinyl and combines them into one product. ]]></description>
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		<title>Andersen Windows VERILOCK System</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/07/05/andersen-windows-verilock-system/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/07/05/andersen-windows-verilock-system/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, Shan and I visited the Andersen Window plant in Bayport, Minnesota.  We learned a LOT about windows, including details about the Andersen VERILOCK system. Whereas the traditional approach to window security involves drilling into the frame to install some sort of device, the Andersen windows come already prepared to integrate with most home automation systems.]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Using Tested Materials</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/06/24/the-importance-of-using-tested-materials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, Fox News reported on a study conducted by the Institute of Medicine that points to the importance of using tested materials in residential construction. Studies showed that in an attempt to "weatherize" a building, other problems - such as dampness which allows mold to grow, or infectious agents and pests to thrive - can occur. In other words, the indoor environment can be affected in a harmful way.]]></description>
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		<title>Cost Plus vs Fixed Price Contracts, Part Two</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/06/02/cost-plus-vs-fixed-price-contracts-part-two/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/06/02/cost-plus-vs-fixed-price-contracts-part-two/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Part Two of this article on Cost Plus vs. Fixed Price contracts, Bethany Jenkins explains her final four points and tells which contract Jenkins Custom Homes prefers.]]></description>
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		<title>Cost Plus vs Fixed Price Contracts: Points To Ponder</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/05/27/cost-plus-vs-fixed-price-contracts-points-to-ponder/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/05/27/cost-plus-vs-fixed-price-contracts-points-to-ponder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 15:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/?p=2500</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So, you have a little slice of your own piece of land in "Somewhere, USA", on which you plan to build your dream home. You interview a couple of Builders only to leave confused about this subject: What type of contract do I want to use? Do I want to use a cost plus contract or a fixed price (aka, lump sum contract)?]]></description>
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		<title>Field Report from Adrian</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/05/11/field-report-from-adrian/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/05/11/field-report-from-adrian/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 02:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently Adrian, a Construction Manager at Jenkins Custom Homes, was challenged with the installation of windows that were unlike any we here at Jenkins have ever used.  In an effort to follow the proper installation, Adrian assembled representatives from Eagle Windows, Tyvek, the framing crew, and ProBuild to discuss the manufacturer's recommended method for the windows.]]></description>
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		<title>Basic Pest Control Tips For Your Home</title>
		<link>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/05/02/basic-pest-control-tips-for-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.newhousebuilder.com/2011/05/02/basic-pest-control-tips-for-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 02:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany Jenkins</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Blogging]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here in the Austin area - just like any other area of the country -  we deal with a variety of pests that try to invade our homes.  However the two we are most familiar with, thanks to their destructive natures and sheer number of them in our area, are the scorpion and the winged carpenter ant.]]></description>
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