Setting up your Contracting Business
Setting up your own contracting business is a perfect way to enjoy the freedom of self-employment and the pride of small business ownership. In fact, there...
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What Makes A Product Green?
Green products are the catalysts that drive our movement toward a cleaner earth, but what makes a product green? Since the term “green” is used so often today...
Deck Building & Mold Prevention
Of course, homeowners bear the greatest burden for keeping new decks free from mold, but there are some things a builder can do: Gap the decking properly...
Back Door Ideas
Nearly all homes have at least two entrances. The front door and the back door. Front doors can be beautiful --in many cases a focal point for your home. They...
Tips for Building a Screened In Patio
If you’re tired of the bugs and a little too much nature while you’re out on your patio, then maybe it’s time to screen things in. Luckily, if your patio as an...
Removing Lead-based Paint
Lead-based paint refers to paint that contains lead as an additive. Lead is used in order to speed up drying process and increase durability. It’s also known...
Tips for Cutting Down a Tree Safely for the DIYer
There are some who may argue that cutting down a tree safely is not possible. Chainsaws can be quite dangerous, not to mention felling trees. Though...
Tips for Taking Down Walls and Creating an Open Layout
Removing walls and opening up the layout in your home can create a truly remarkable transformation. It is often done on television home improvement shows,...
What Every Contractor Should do Before Starting a Job
Okay, let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way. Before starting any job, make sure it is one that you have the knowledge, equipment, manpower and time, to...
Contractor Tips: Top Home Remodeling Don'ts
There are a lot of challenges for today’s contractors. Keeping up-to-date with the latest tools and techniques, regulations and codes alone can keep them busy....
Contractor Tips: Remodeling Surprises to Watch Out For
Life is full of surprises. For many of us, it’s why we get up every day. It’s a new chance to turn the page and have the unexpected come popping out. A lovely...
Which Home Improvements Pay Off?
To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family,...
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...
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Like A Professional
As most homeowners know, replacing kitchen cabinets can be a huge investment in time and money. Maybe your cabinets are a bit outdated and dingy. Perhaps they...
Guide to Paint Finishes
Whether you own your home or rent, chances are you will eventually spend a little time with the paintbrush and roller. One of the first things you need to do...
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...
Roof Repair vs Roof Replacement: Which do I need?
Replacing the roof is something that most homeowners dread. The average national cost for tearing off and replacing an old roof in 2014 was nearly $12,000. The...
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...
Exterior Colors to Help Make Your House Stand Out
We all want our homes to stand out. It’s not so difficult in a rural setting, but in a suburban setting where there are rows of homes, a little individuality...
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...