How to Make your Bathroom More Energy Efficient
When it comes to energy use in your home, only the kitchen rivals the bathroom. If your home has more than one bathroom, the energy use can increase even more....
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Simple Things For Your Home To Go Green And Save You Money
Going green is not only good for the planet, it can also be good for your wallet. Here are some simple ideas you can do to do two good things at once:Compact...
Repainting Your Home: Tips for the DIYer
If your home’s paint is beginning to peel and crack, it may be getting difficult to avoid the age old question: Should I hire a painter or do it myself?That...
Where To Start When Building A Deck From Scratch
Building a deck from scratch is one of the toughest DIY projects one can take on. Think about it..it’s just some wood and a bunch of screws right? Thinking to...
Weekend Project: Replace or Install Porch Screening
If you have an older home with a screened in porch, then the method used to install the screening is probably the same method that’s been around forever. This...
How to Clean Roof Stains
The most common cause of staining on shingles is from blue - green algae known as Gloeocapsa Magma, which is prevalent in humid areas of the country. While...
Where to Start When Restoring a Deck
If you made the decision to restore your deck rather than replace it, then the first thing you want to do is make sure it is structurally sound. If possible,...
Vinyl, Ceramic, and Hardwood, Oh My! Today's Popular Flooring Trends
The flooring market is being transformed as consumer preferences migrate toward better-quality, higher-priced goods. Driven in large part by recent...
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...
Managing Interior Painting Projects: A Top 10 List of Best Practices
If you are a remodeler or builder, and include painting in the scope of your work, use these considerations from a painting contractor to help make this phase...
Choosing Caulks and Sealants
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,...
Choosing Right Type Of Flooring For Your Home
Picking the right floor for your home is just as hard as picking a car. There are about as many options as there are types of paint to choose from. That may...
How To Create A Dust Free Jobsite
One of the biggest challenges contractors and DIY remodelers experience is controlling the amount of dust that comes with any project. This can be...
Insulation Education
Since we all spend most of our time in our homes, it makes sense to want to be as comfortable as possible. Insulation does that, plus it makes this comfort...
Protecting Interior Surfaces While Painting
When you’re painting it’s inevitable that the excess paint on your brush or roller will come off in places that you don’t want it to. These are some reminders...
Five Home Improvement Trends To Watch In 2019
Do you follow the home improvement industry? If so, the Home Improvement Research Institute thinks you should pay attention to these key trends in 2019. The...
Sell More Jobs by Getting the Most Out of Your Just-Finished Work
Ask any remodeler to tell you the best source for their leads and the answer is always “referrals” and “word of mouth.” A referral is a proactive suggestion...
Keeping your Ducts in Order
A common complaint by homeowners who use a forced hot air heating system is that there can be a lot of dust build up. Of course, that is why filters are used...
Home Energy Savings Checklist
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...
Choosing the Right Wood for Your Project
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...
Looking To Build? Exploring The Benefits of Pole Barns
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...
Cleaning Tips for Your Deck
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...
How to Convince a Customer that You're the Builder They Need
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...
Inspect Your Roof and Get Ahead of Problems
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...
Tips To Using A Caulking Gun
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,...