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Useful notes on building, renovating, and caring for a home — from a builder's on-site perspective.

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  Everyday Care2026-06-13

  Daily Care to Make Wooden Floors and Fittings Last

  Solid-wood floors and wooden fittings stay beautiful for years with a little care. A Fujimino builder who works with wood explains everyday care you can do at home, and what to do when trouble appears.

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  Renovation & Seismic2026-06-13

  How to Think About Water-Area Renovation — Kitchen, Bath, Basin

  Kitchens, baths, and basins wear quickly, and it's hard to judge when to replace them. A Fujimino builder explains the signs, the process, and how to renovate water areas without regret.

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  Specialty Work2026-06-13

  A Tilted House Can Be Fixed — Settlement Correction

  Doors that swing open on their own, a marble that rolls — these may be signs your house is tilting. A Fujimino builder explains settlement correction, the work that fixes a tilt caused by ground subsidence.

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  Home Building Basics2026-06-13

  Building a New Home — From First Talk to Handover

  Where does building a new home begin? A Fujimino builder walks through the flow — consultation, design, construction, handover — step by step, as a guide for first-timers.

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  Materials & Comfort2026-06-13

  A Home of Solid Wood and Natural Materials — Comfortable Even in Summer

  Homes built with solid wood and natural materials feel pleasant even in summer. A Fujimino builder explains the qualities of wood — humidity balance, texture — and how to bring them into daily life.

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  Specialty Work2026-06-13

  What Is Hikiya? The Option of Moving a House Without Demolishing It

  Hikiya moves a house intact instead of rebuilding it. What is the work, and when does it make sense? A Fujimino builder explains, drawing on real relocation and settlement-correction projects.

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  Renovation & Seismic2026-06-13

  Rainy-Season Home Checks — Preventing Leaks, Damp, and Mold

  The rainy season is when a home's weak spots show. A Fujimino builder explains where to check for leaks, damp, and mold early — and what to do when you find them.

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  Home Building Basics2026-06-12

  Five Things to Check When Choosing a Builder in Fujimino

  Choosing a builder for a new home or renovation around Fujimino and Kawagoe. Five practical points to check, from a builder's on-site perspective.

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  Everyday Care2026-06-10

  Where to Get a Cutting Board Refinished — A Care Guide

  Stained or scratched wooden cutting boards can feel new again with refinishing. A Fujimino builder explains when to refinish, what it costs, and how to care for a board at home.

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  Renovation & Seismic2026-06-08

  Making an Older Home Last — How to Think About Renovation and Seismic Work

  Does an aging house have to be torn down? Not necessarily — renovation and seismic reinforcement can let you live in it for years. A Fujimino builder explains how to approach reviewing an older home.

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