Expanding foam is one of those products that fall squarely in the duct tape, bailing twine and WD-40 category. It has a list of uses that’s a mile long and is...
Energy prices seem to be rising every year. Furthermore, the impact of energy consumption has lasting effects on the environment. Though there’s not much we...
As tempting as it may be, cost should not be the driving factor in choosing the right wood for your project. Typically, softwood such as pine and poplar are...
If you are in the market for building your own barn, then you most likely came across a number of options. In most cases there are two options: Stick-built...
Every homeowner should clean their deck annually. Maintaining a clean deck year over year will protect it from the natural elements and father time. Now is...
Home builders today are lucky—they have more tools available than ever before to help convince prospective customers that they’re the right choice. Builders...
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...
Using a caulking gun is essential as a delivery system to help you keep all of the cracks in your house sealed. Whether it’s for stopping water or air,...
Concrete slabs crack, sink and settle because of bad base preparation. My company recently used a system called PolyLevel (foundationsupportworks...
On a jobsite in Kingsville, Texas, in August 2013, a worker was mixing gypsum concrete in preparation for gypcrete installation on an apartment building. It’s...
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...
It’s an easy assertion to dive head first into a new home remodeling project. The temptation to remove the old and bring out the new can be tough to curb, but...
The rails jiggle, the nails are popping, and Dad just limped in with a splinter. Softwood decks can last a long time, depending on how well they’re built, but...
Power tools have never been more accessible and affordable than they are today. The many options and brands to choose from can seem very intimidating. Because...
Different lumbers serve different purposes and can be used a variety of ways. For the sake of this writer’s purpose we’re going to focus on two: OSB and...
Your custom building clients come from all walks of life. But they have one thing in common: They are successful, and they have money. And more often than not,...
Building a brand is as essential to a business as building character is to a person. As with character, the process involves balancing nature and nurture,...
When choosing the right caulk and sealants for your next job, it’s important to take into account a product’s specific qualities: flexibility, adhesion,...
It helps a living space feel more expansive and can also improve the mood of the occupants.Adding windows or patio doors into a home can be more than just...
Business is good but the balance sheet is not. Over time, the business’s equity has gone from positive to negative—it owes money to lots of people. How did it...
With the next year coming in just a couple of months, you all are working on your budget for 2018, right? If not, you should be. How can you get where you want...
Once your clients hand you a remodeling job, it’s entirely up to you to turn their visions into a reality. Of course, even with the skills and resources you...
Many of the home and garden ideas that you find on these blogs or other places on the internet require use of a ladder. While these serve as a very important...
Homeowners rarely have an accurate sense of how much their project will cost when they first speak with a remodeler. So you can imagine how important it is to...
Wood has only a few enemies. An encounter with termites, fire, or a weekend warrior is almost always fatal. But when it comes to a fourth enemy, water, wood is...