Construction Safety Meeting Topics for the Summer
Safety training is essential for any contractor, and regular safety meetings can share important information with entire crews, departments, and staff. Opting...
Safety training is essential for any contractor, and regular safety meetings can share important information with entire crews, departments, and staff. Opting...
Every remodeling job is different, but a lot of what carpenters do on any job is stuff they’ve done before. When you know you’re going to be doing something...
So you’ve just renovated your house. Or, you've just moved in! But something is missing. That something is color—the homeowner’s secret weapon. Color can be...
If you’re planning to tackle a remodeling project, keep in mind that it’s an excellent opportunity to make use of all of the green options available today....
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...
Remodelers can face many challenges on the jobsite. Those challenges can be anything from inclement weather delaying an exterior project, to multiple projects...
Any room can look drab and uninspiring if it hasn’t been updated in years. You don’t need to do major renovations, buy all new furniture, or completely change...
Caulking is a fundamental part of sealing a building against water and air leaks. For a lot of folks starting out in the trades, it might be one of the first...
If you look at a building's thermal envelope as a six-sided cube, the walls represent the largest surface area and have the weakest R-value. When the goal is...
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....
One aspect of home improvement that many DIYers don’t think about is the building permit. Not getting one, however, can make the job cost way more than...
An air barrier stops air from leaking into exterior walls. That not only keeps heat from escaping, but it also prevents moisture from entering into stud, joist...
For owners of a contracting business, safety management is every bit as important as quality of work and customer satisfaction. In fact, effective contractor...
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...
By now we can all agree that the condition of the substrate is a critical factor in the durability of a tile installation. Deflection, delamination, and...
Many homeowners and DIYers often have old wood stored somewhere that’s not inside the house. This wood can often be found in the backyard underneath a tarp,...
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...
Painting the exterior of your house is an opportunity to spiff up the appearance of your home and extend the life of your exterior. Before you start painting...
Building decks in areas regularly exposed to moisture, such as rainy or snowy climates and shaded property, is often an invitation for rot and...
Memorial Day is known as the kickoff of summer fun. Campgrounds, amusement parks and beaches all typically mark the long weekend as their season’s opening. If...
Building your own deck can be a rewarding experience for any handyman or homeowner. If you are looking to build a deck for your home, then here a few things to...
If your old deck is looking worn and shabby, you might be thinking it’s time to demolish it and start over with a newly designed deck. While that’s a perfectly...
While laminate and hardwood flooring have experienced greater exposure on home-improvement and home-flipping shows, both experienced sales decreases in 2018,...
Imagine you use a vacuum-seal bag to store your winter clothes during the spring and summer. Your clothes are tightly packed in a waterproof, dustproof package...
A backsplash can instantly update your kitchen or bath with modern materials, a touch of color, and new textures, creating a customized focal point to draw the...
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