How to Install Fake Beams Like a Pro
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...
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Choosing Interior Paint Colors
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...
Contractor Tips: Go Green with your Remodel
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....
Callbacks, Downtime & Substrates, Oh My!
Remodelers can face many challenges on the jobsite. Those challenges can be anything from inclement weather delaying an exterior project, to multiple projects...
Caulking Basics
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...
Holes in the Wall: Understanding Total R-Value
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: 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....
Your Guide to Building Permits
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...
How to Make Drywall Airtight
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...
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...
How To Correctly Measure For Replacement Doors
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...
How to Lay Big Tile
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...
How To Clean Wood That Has Been Outside
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,...
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...
Painting the Exterior of Your House This Summer
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...
3 Tips for Resilient Decking
Building decks in areas regularly exposed to moisture, such as rainy or snowy climates and shaded property, is often an invitation for rot and...
Project Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend
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...
Your Deck: Do-over or Makeover?
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...
Hardwood and Laminate Flooring Markets Projected to Rebound
While laminate and hardwood flooring have experienced greater exposure on home-improvement and home-flipping shows, both experienced sales decreases in 2018,...
Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes
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...
How to Apply a Backsplash
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...
Opening Up A Bearing Wall
At over 6 feet 3 inches tall, my client always felt as if he had to duck when walking through the narrow pass-through between the dining room and living room...
Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinets
Choosing the right kitchen cabinets is essential to creating the perfect kitchen and adding value to your home. Kitchen cabinets are a long-lasting feature and...
How to Refinish a Bathtub
Whether your bathtub shows just a little wear, some significant scratches, or bad staining, refinishing can renew the tub and give it new life for a fraction...
Home Trends
Does your home need an update? Are you looking to refresh and rejuvenate your space? Do you want to add more personal flair and distinction to really make your...