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...
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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...
Green Building Advantages for Contractors
A recent McGraw-Hill study indicated that green homeowners are more satisfied and believe that green homes are higher quality, easier to maintain, more...
Roofing Materials Storage Quick-Tip
Proper storage and handling of roofing materials at the job site ensures peak performance.Insulation, underlayment, felts, and polymer-modified bitumen sheets...
The Benefits of Storm Resistant Windows
Storm resistant windows (also known as impact resistant windows) have actually been around a long time. In fact, you needn’t look any further than your car....
Vinyl Windows Save Energy
When it comes to offering homeowners superior energy efficiency, quality vinyl windows are still the way to go. Vinyl frame and insulated glass reduce heating...
A Perfect Storm For Lumber Prices In 2013?
Lumber and wood products arguably are the greenest of all building products –sustainable, renewable and durable. Lumber and related wood products (plywood,...
Fall Protection Equipment Improvements
Fall Protection Equipment Improvements Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials said recent technological improvements in fall...
What’s The “Greenest” Insulation Around?
Evidence suggests fiberglass, rock wool and slag wool insulation beat out cellulose insulation hands down. What’s more, fiberglass, rock wool and slag wool...
Secrets of Shed Building
Building a shed requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. There is no need to call in professionals, but in order to build a good shed you should...
Tips For Staining Your Wood Deck
Staining your deck is a fairly simple task and it can keep your deck looking vibrant year after year. If your deck needs to be stained, here’s how to do it:...
Shedding Some Light: Shed Building Tips
If you find yourself reminiscing about the days when you could actually park your car in the garage, it may be time to build a shed. An outdoor shed is an...
Improving Interior Stains
New technologies have made installing hardwood flooring and millwork in the hot, humid environment of a bathroom more acceptable these days. Manufacturers...
Moulding, the Choice is Yours
Nothing accentuates your craftsmanship better than a decorative chair rail or crown moulding. That's why it's important to choose the right material for the...