Getting your Deck Ready for Spring
As soon as the snow melts and the ground is somewhat thawed, it is the perfect time to start getting your deck ready for spring. This way, you can spend more...
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Tips to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
Many think air pollution is just an outdoor issue. The truth is, indoor air quality is just as important. Perhaps even more so, when you consider the amount...
Power Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Owning a home, means maintaining a home. In order to do so properly, there is a basic arsenal of power tools that each homeowner should have at their disposal....
General Woodworking Knowledge
Woodworking encompasses an incredibly wide spectrum. This includes anything from making knickknacks and birdhouses, to building heirloom furniture and ornate...
Is it Time to Add More Attic Insulation?
So, you’ve got your new windows and doors. All of your weather-stripping is in place and your house is sealed against the elements. You may think you’re all...
What to Look For: Inspecting your Insulation and Weather Stripping
As the cold weather approaches and your furnace begins its annual duties, we often think of ways to make our homes more energy efficient. One thing that can...
Preventing Common Callbacks
Callbacks typically result from three things: poor design, faulty construction, or the actions of a clueless homeowner. While this is true everywhere, coastal...
Renovations that Blend Past and Present
If you plan on renovating an old home, you may be tempted to completely tear things out and go contemporary. In doing so, you will most likely lose a lot of...
Insulation Education
Since we all spend most of our time in our homes, it makes sense to want to be as comfortable as possible. Insulation does that, plus it makes this comfort...
Preparing For a New Year of DIY Projects
As most homeowners know, your “to do” list of projects never really gets completely crossed out. The bottom of the list just keeps getting longer. The...
How to Choose a Remodeling Contractor
At first glance, it would seem like the easiest way to find a remodeling contractor would be to just Google them. Of course if you did so, you’ll probably find...
Adding a New Back Door Entrance
Almost all homes have at least two entrances: typically, the main entrance (front door) and a backdoor. Multiple entrances and exits are important for both...
Inspect Your Roof and Get Ahead of Problems
High winds, water, and age can take a toll on your roof. Therefore, it makes sense that regular inspections are essential for preventative maintenance. Doing...
Lumber & Building Material Industry In 2015
Though the lumber and building material industry had suffered from a weakened demand during the years leading up to 2015 (because of the slowdown of building...
Contractor Tips to Improving Productivity in Their Employees
Improving the productivity of employees in the contractor business can mean a couple different things. From project planning to employee morale, productivity...
Business Management Tips for Contractors
For many contractors, the work doesn’t stop when the tools are put away. They are, after all not just building a deck or installing cabinets, they are also...
How to Use a Concrete Grinder in 4 Easy Steps
Just like your wood deck or the walls in your living room, the concrete surfaces of your home need to be refinished sometimes. Serving that purpose is the...
Contractor’s Project Management Roles & Responsibilities
Project management roles and responsibilities for contractors are both many and varied. The specific roles depend on the size of the construction company. The...
The Latest Tech Innovations for Contractors
Who doesn’t like the latest gadgets to help make the job go a little easier? The old adage that “necessity is the mother of invention” holds true here....
Best Flooring Options for Pet Owners
At some point in our lives, most of us have been pet owners. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), nearly 60% of Americans...
Need More Space? An Organized Closet Can Help!
It doesn’t take long to fill up a closet. Though we often start with the best of intentions, keeping closets organized can be quite a struggle. There are many...
Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat
Controlling your home’s energy use is always an ongoing challenge for homeowners. Updating your home’s windows and doors with more energy efficient models, is...
Tips for Living through a Renovation
A renovation project can be very rewarding. But like most things in life, rewards don’t come easy. Renovation projects can vary in size and expense, though one...
Your Home Fire Safety Checklist
Since October is Fire Safety Month, it seems like the appropriate time to go over what you can do in regards to fire safety in your home. According to the CDC,...
Repairing Concrete Steps
If your home has concrete steps, there may come a time when a little repair is necessary. Depending on the age of your steps or their exposure to the elements,...