Window Moisture: What Your Windows Are Trying to Tell You
Window moisture is indicative of a larger problem. Over time, this moisture can lead to mold, mildew and eventually rotting of the trim and window framing....
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Prep Your Home for Winter: Fall Maintenance Tips and Tricks
As the vibrant colors of fall begin to fade and the crisp air sets in, it’s the perfect time to start preparing your home for the winter months ahead. Proper...
Why Soil Moisture Matters When Pouring Concrete Footings
When it comes to constructing a solid foundation, few factors are as crucial as soil moisture. For contractors and remodelers, understanding the role of soil...
Bracing Floor Trusses: A Comprehensive Guide for Contractors and Remodelers
Floor trusses are an essential component in modern construction, offering strength, flexibility, and efficiency for both residential and commercial projects....
Benefits of Metal Roofing
The metal roof is nothing new. We’ve all seen picturesque images of old barns and farmhouses with an aesthetically weathered, corrugated metal roof. Having...
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...
Summer Heat Safety: Essential Tips for Contractors Working in July
As the temperatures soar in July, contractors face the dual challenge of maintaining productivity while ensuring the safety and well-being of their crew....
Your Comprehensive Guide to Planning a Home Addition
Expanding your home with an addition is an exciting venture that can enhance your living space, increase your property value, and accommodate your growing...
July 4th Weekend Projects
Every homeowner wants their home to look its best, and there are plenty of easy, effective projects you can tackle over a summer weekend to spruce up your home...
Prepping Your Home Exterior for Paint: A Comprehensive Guide
Giving your home a fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into its appearance and enhance its curb appeal. However, achieving a flawless finish starts with...
June House Projects: Contractor's Guide to Summer Renovations
As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, June marks the onset of summer—a perfect time for homeowners to embark on a variety of renovation projects....
The Right Steps to Effective Contractor Safety Management
For owners of a contracting business, safety management is every bit as important as quality of work and customer satisfaction. In fact, effective contractor...
Spring Into Action: How to Kickstart May Projects
As the flowers bloom and the temperatures rise, May marks the perfect time for contractors to spring into action and tackle new projects. Whether you're a...
In Depth: Trim & Moulding
The famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright had a thing for trim and moulding. In his house designs, he made liberal use of overwhelming horizontal...
Brushing Up: How to Choose the Right Tools for Your Painting Job
Embarking on a painting project is an exciting endeavor that can breathe new life into your space. However, the success of your project hinges on more than...
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...
Kitchen Design
Most kitchen layouts start from the concept of a “work triangle” between the sink, refrigerator, and cooking surface (Figure A). For an efficient work triangle...
How to Repair Damaged Sheetrock
The beauty of sheet rock (also referred to as drywall), is that it’s very easy to repair. With just a few tools and materials, it is a job that can easily be...
Five Winter-Friendly Exterior Projects
Winter may not always be the first season that comes to people’s minds when they are thinking of revamping the exterior of their homes. However, the winter...
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....
Elevate Your Culinary Space: The Best Kitchen Improvement Projects to Complete
The kitchen, often considered the heart of the home, is a space where functionality and aesthetics harmonize to create a welcoming environment. If you're...
Beautiful Hazard: How to Design Safe, Functional and Beautiful Stairs
While on a recent trip to Dallas, I had dinner with a friend at an outdoor restaurant. One of topics we discussed was this very article on designing better...
Shop Local This Holiday Season
Whether you need to purchase gifts, greeting cards, dinner fixin's, baked goods, twinkle lights, decorations or even just some extra chairs, a new welcome mat,...
Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests with Interior and Exterior Projects
As the crisp autumn air arrives, it signals not only the changing seasons but also the approaching holiday season. With family gatherings and festivities on...
A Comprehensive Guide for DIY-ers and Contractors to Prep Equipment for Winter
As the chill of winter settles in, DIY enthusiasts and contractors alike gear up to face the unique challenges posed by cold weather. Winterizing your...