Different Types of Mortar and Their Uses
When it comes to masonry construction, choosing the right type of mortar is crucial for the success and durability of your project. Different types of mortar...
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End of Season Checklist for your Deck or Patio
It’s been a great summer and you’ve been enjoying your patio or deck as much as humanly possible, right? Well, remember early this spring when you opened up...
Understanding the Differences Between OSB and CDX
When it comes to construction and woodworking, selecting the right materials is essential for the success and durability of a project. Two commonly used...
Siding Savvy: A Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Different Siding Types
Siding is not just about enhancing your home's curb appeal; it's also a protective barrier against the elements. From wood and vinyl to fiber cement and stucco...
Comparing Deck Wood Choices
Generally speaking, when you compare common decking materials there are three choices: Cedar, pressure-treated wood and composite decking. Neither one is a bad...
Heat Exhaustion in Construction
Summer is here and with it comes the heat. For those working in construction it means stress, exhaustion, and dehydration are all top concerns in the...
Mold Remediation in Your Home
Mold can be a silent but destructive home invader, creeping in from unsuspecting spots and causing significant damage and even health threats if left unchecked...
5 Essential Summer Safety Tips for Contractors
Summer brings warmer weather and longer days, making it a busy and productive time for contractors. However, working in high temperatures and under intense sun...
Fresh Air: Rules for Good Indoor Air Quality
Poor indoor air quality is ubiquitous in the U.S., so much so that the Environmental Protection Agency considers it a chief environmental threat. An EPA Office...
The Transformative Power of a Front Porch
A front porch can be a great addition to a home for many reasons, including enhancing its curb appeal and functionality. Updating or adding a new front porch...
Importance of Jobsite Meetings
In the construction business, it stands to reason that productivity is the key to success. So, what is the key to productivity, might you ask? A good place to...
What Mold Could Mean in Your Home
Mold is a common problem in many homes, and the appearance of mold could mean many things. By recognizing mold right away, it will be easier to reduce the risk...
Attaching Posts to a Rooftop Deck
Q. How can I mount newel posts to a deck on a flat roof without cutting into the roof? A. Paul Nichter, a contractor in Islesboro, Maine, responds: I’ve been...
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...
JLC Field Guide: Shingles
Shingle and Shake Coverage The same shingles and shakes used to cover roofs may be used as siding; however, different maximum exposures apply (see Figure:...
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...
The Strength of Wood
The strength of wood is typically measured by a number of "strength properties," including: Modulus of rupture in bending - This reflects the maximum load...
Seven Steps to Sanding Your Floors
Sanding your floor can be a moderately difficult task but also one that reinvigorates even some of the most weathered floors. Here are the 7 steps you need to...
Winter Home Improvement Projects
It’s easy to feel cooped up inside after a few months of winter. The holiday buzz has died down, you’ve finally finished putting away all those seasonal...
Primary Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
Updating a primary bathroom can be wonderful to meet changing needs, refresh for a modern style, or improve home sale prospects. But what bathroom remodeling...
How to Install Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl is one the most popular flooring options available. If you’ve used it before, or experienced it in another home or office then you already know why. For...
What to Do When You Have a Roof Leak
A leaking roof can be a very stressful situation for any homeowner, no matter what the size, extent, or location of the leak. Knowing how to react to a roof...
How To Correctly Measure For Replacement Doors
Looking to upgrade your exterior steel door to a more energy efficient fiberglass or solid wood door? Or perhaps you want to replace the composite interior...
How to Repair Your Wood Siding
Wood siding, for all of its classic elegance and historical significance, can require a lot of upkeep. Beyond the usual scraping and painting, there will be...
Is Fence Installation the Next Big Opportunity for Home Improvement?
Outdoor spaces are one of the hottest remodeling trends for 2021, but designing full-scale outdoor living rooms may be out of scope for many companies. However...