Repairing a Sinking Slab
Concrete slabs crack, sink and settle because of bad base preparation. My company recently used a system called PolyLevel (foundationsupportworks...
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Protect Your Jobsite Crews From the Summer Heat
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...
Looking To Remodel? How Drafting and Design Services Can Help You Plan
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...
20-Year-Old Decks: Repair or Replace?
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...
Stocking Up On All The Right Power Tools For Your Business
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...
Plywood vs. OSB: Which is Better
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...
Always Deliver Value
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,...
Are You Doing Enough to Build Your Brand?
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,...
7 Innovative Ways to Add Windows into Home Remodels
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...
How to Climb Out of the Debt Hole That Threatens Your Remodeling Business
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...
Before Crafting Your 2018 Budget, Ask Yourself These Questions
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...
Handle These Five Headaches Before the Remodel
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...
Staying Safe On A Ladder
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...
This Is How You Have a Budget Conversation With Homeowners
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...
Insulation- How to Kill a House
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...
How to Choose a Remodeling Contractor
At first glance, it would seem like the easiest way to find a remodeling contractor would be to just Google them. Of course if you did so, you’ll probably find...
Adding Finishing Touches When Woodworking
Woodworking is more than just a DIY project. Woodworking is a form of art and an expression of one’s personality. It goes beyond cutting and shaping the wood...
How, and Why, to Use Geometric Shapes in Your Next Project
Though geometric patterns and shapes have been used in design since antiquity, geometric shapes are trending again in home renovation. The clean lines and bold...
Roof Ventilation
Why ventilate a roof? “The main purpose of roof ventilation is to keep the air space above the roof insulation more or less at the same temperature as the...
Three Rustic Design Tips That Will Wow Clients
This classic style is more versatile than homeowners may think. Here's how to make it work. Though modern design may be all the rage right now, rustic design...
How to Approach a Project Started By Another Contractor
Sometimes homeowners will contact you about a particular project that is half way completed. Usually the owner is unhappy with the work their current designer...
How to Create Clear Objectives When Remodeling
As any remodeling professional knows, the key to a successful remodel is establishing clear and achievable goals. Often, a homeowner's wants and needs are not...
How Contractors Keep Up With Construction Industry Trends
The construction industry is constantly evolving and trends can seem to come and go very quickly. When it can take months or years to plan, build and finish a...
Make Sure to Avoid These Seven Scary Scenarios When Remodeling
Remodeling can be a long, stressful, tiring process, but it doesn’t need to be a dangerous one. You can prevent construction crises with these seven steps. 1....
How to Write a Small-Job Proposal
Some things to keep in mind when preparing a small job “proposal.” Keep It Simple While Being CompleteI agree that you don’t want to overwhelm the client with...