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...
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Design Trends in Bathroom Tile
When taking into account the long-lasting durability that tile can bring to the bathroom, it makes sense that the choices of color and design should be as...
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...
Design Layouts for Energy Efficient Homes
There are a lot more options available today in regards to energy efficient homes. Breakthroughs in energy efficient windows and doors, appliances, and...
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,...
Tips on How to Fix a Squeaky Floor
As most homeowners know, squeaky floors come with the territory. Usually the older the house, the more squeaks you have to contend with. While they may come in...
Learn about the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home
The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently held a webinar on marketing and sales solutions for Zero Energy Ready Homes (formally the DOE Challenge Home). The...
Job Site Tips: Good Roofing Practices
Job Site Tips: Good Roofing Practices Build roofs and flashing with a slope of at least 1/4” per foot Provide at least a 4” overlap of flashing to prevent...
DIY Tips for Installing a French Drain
A French drain is typically used to alleviate drainage issues in your yard, lawn or garden. These problems often occur in situations where land is at or near...
How to Repair Old Windows
One of the advantages of having old windows in your house is that for most problems, a simple repair job is all that you need. They are designed in such a way...
Window Boxes Can Dress up Your House
When it comes to curb appeal, window boxes provide a lot of bang for the buck. With basic tools, materials and just a few hours of effort, you can make a huge...
Operating An Electric Concrete Mixer
If you have a small concrete job that needs to get done, such as repairing a portion of your private sidewalk, renting an electric mixer can be a good way to...
Why You Should Fence In Your Fortress
There are many advantages to installing fencing around your home. Whether it be wrought iron or white picket, a well chosen fence can add to the aesthetic and...
Tips for Building your own Backyard Fire Pit
Sitting around the fire. It’s a tradition that goes back further than recorded history and is one that has endured for many reasons. The simplest of which is...
Seven Tips When Working With I-Joists
Keep material off the ground and protected from the weather. Moisture is the primary enemy of engineered wood products. Brace joists across the top service...
Contractor Hiring Tips for Homeowners
The idea behind a home improvement is to make your home a better place to live in. Nearly just as important is the improvement made to your home’s value. Such...
What to Look For in Exterior Wood Finishes
The choice of exterior wood finishes is dependent on the manner in which it will be used. All-acrylic latex paints are the most durable house paints, but...
Green Building with Cool Roofs
When talk turns to "cool" roofs most think in terms of metal roofs because of the manufacturer's ability to paint metal roofs with reflectant coatings thus...
How to Repair Damaged Molding
The functional purpose of moldings, such as baseboard, chair rail and door casings is to protect the more delicate wall materials (most commonly plaster and...