Blog Cabin 2011: Home Lifting Moments
Jim Matyiko, president of Expert House Movers of VA and lifter of this year's Blog Cabin, talks about his company's 60-year history and the greatest challenges he's faced as a house lifter.
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Taking Recycling Seriously
Learn More House moving has a rich heritage and according to the International Association of Structural Movers, is the world's oldest and largest recycling industry. Rescuing one home can save about 45 tons of landfill debris. Companies owned by families who pass on the knowledge of their craft from generation to generation dominate this fascinating industry. Expert House Movers is one such family-owned business, responsible for successfully lifting Blog Cabin 2011.
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Blog Cabin 2011: Time-Lapse Construction Photos
During the month of January, Blog Cabin 2011 was lifted off of its original foundation and above the flood plain in preparation for the construction of a new foundation. View Slides
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Blog Cabin 2011: The Best of the Blogs
We've compiled some of our favorite blog posts from Blog Cabin 2011. We'd like to share them with you and revisit some of the photos that may have helped inspire your comments. View Slides
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Blog Cabin 2011: Home Stretch Construction
A stroll around the grounds at Blog Cabin 2011 shows that construction is entering the latter stages as some of DIY's top experts and series hosts prepare to dive in on the interior completion, design and decorating phases. View Slides
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Blog Cabin 2011: Homebuilding in Mathews County
Homebuilding in Mathews County, the location of Blog Cabin 2011, tells a story of shipbuilding, shipwrights-turned-homebuilders, locally sourced materials and changes in construction methods precipitated by the Industrial Revolution. View Slides
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Blog Cabin 2011: House Lifting
A team of construction professionals lifts Blog Cabin 2011 seven feet above the flood plain in preparation for construction of a new foundation. View Slides
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Blog Cabin Specials and Hosts
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Tool expert Chris Grundy explores tool technology and provides insider tips.
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Interior designer Alison Victoria surprises shoppers and creates fabulous new kitchens.
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Licensed contractor Matt Muenster shares amazing bathroom design tips.
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Licensed contractor Josh Temple ambushes homeowners and renovates their rooms.
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Licensed contractor Matt Blashaw ambushes homeowners and transforms their outdoor spaces.
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Licensed contractor Jason Cameron turns a troubled yard into an outdoor showplace.
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Interior designer Anitra Mecadon creates over-the-top rec-room sanctuaries.
