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8 Ways On How Not To Screw A Roof Installation
by: Ronald Fess

There are many ways to screw up a roof installation, but only one way to do it right. I will show you most of the common mistakes and how to avoid them. Read More...

Roofing FAQ: Basic Roof Problems
by: Rae Fakner


* What are some of the typical causes of roof problems?

There are different types of roof problems, and it is best to be aware of them so you can avoid shortening the life span of the roof. Some typical roof problems are: Read More...

Stairways: Working with Your Contractor
by: Shawn Capell

Your home beautiful is just around the corner. You've selected your architect and your general contractor, and soon tradespeople will be appearing at your doorstep to put in those much-needed renovations. Now, it's about speaking their language so you can answer questions intelligently and get the results you want. Read More...

Kitchen Renovations - Inspect Your Kitchen Work Daily Or Live With Flaws

Installing a kitchen is a job for professionals - a whole parade of professionals. If you are having a kitchen installed, you'll see tile setters, plumbers, electricians, appliance installers, rough and finish carpenters, stone masons, and others along with the designer and project boss. However, there is a major role for the homeowner as a kitchen installation inspector. If you don't take on this role, your $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000 plus kitchen could see some serious flaws built into it. Read More

Getting The Most From Your Home Remodeling Dollar

Before you pound the first nail, your home remodeling and improvement jobs will face urgent decision points along the way. The decisions you make at these milestones can be important to the success of the project. To get the most of your remodeling dollar, don't forget to follow the steps below to keep your home remodeling projects on track and within budget. Read More...

Home Building - Columns & Millwork
by: Tammy Crosby


Whether you use columns as an aesthetic design element or give it a supporting role—your home will be greatly enhanced by fitting columns into your architectural plans. Since ancient times columns have graced private homes as both decorative and structural—supporting a wall or roof. Read More...

For Whom Is Your Home Inspector Working?
by: Charles Skoning

The first thought in your mind may be that your home inspector is working for you. I hope that is the case. I have attended marketing training sessions where a well noted speaker talks about the definitions of a customer and a client. Read More...

Making Your Home Energy Efficient Adds Up To Big Savings
by: Michael Clem

Government statistics report that conserving energy costs in the home can save a household several hundred, even several thousand, dollars per year on their utility bills. Replacing your older appliances and elements of your home’s structure,...Read More...

Green Home Remodeling
By: Emerson Lockwood

Americans are now spending up to 160 billion each year on remodeling their homes and businesses. A fraction of this money has been focused on what is known as "green construction". Green construction or remodeling is using energy saving, recycled products, and is experiencing nothing less than a renaissance or rebirth. Read More...


The Green Glue Revolution
by: Robert W. Orther

Green Glue has caused a revolution in the Soundproofing Industry. It is an extremely effective visco-elastic dampening compound that is placed between 2 layers of drywall providing a dampening barrier as well as a very effective isolator. The dampening effect of the Green Glue actually prevents structure borne sound transmission, which in turn prevents unwanted noise flanking. Read More...

Today's Ultimate Bathroom Renovation
by: Dale Goldhawk

There is nothing more modern in your home these days than a modern bathroom. If you were to install the most updated bathroom fixtures, accessories and infrastructure possible with today's newest products, Read More...

How To Use Hand Tools Safely
by: John Myre

You know Uncle Will: the poster boy for Yankee Ingenuity. He's the guy who can solve any household problem with little more than a hammer and screwdriver. Read More...

 

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