Are you looking for replacement windows for your home or business? With so many types to choose from today, it can be a daunting task to choose the right...
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...
As the cold weather approaches and your furnace begins its annual duties, we often think of ways to make our homes more energy efficient. One thing that can...
Picking paint colors that you want to use inside your home is not an easy task because in all likelihood you will actually want them to last a while. Here are...
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...
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...
So, you’ve got your new windows and doors. All of your weather-stripping is in place and your house is sealed against the elements. You may think you’re all...
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...
Choosing the right type of fence for your home can be a difficult project to complete. There are various styles and options to choose from in addition to...
Home organization and storage can be a big problem for many homeowners. Many of us either have too much stuff for a space that’s just not big enough or we are...
To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family,...
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,...
In life, first impressions are important. For your home, the entryway offers a first impression for your visitors. No matter the layout or size of your...
If you’d like to spruce up your kitchen or bathroom with a shiny new sink and faucet, you’ll be happy to know it’s a job that can be handled by those with just...
The days are getting warmer, and summer will be here before you know it. If you’ve decided that your deck needs to be stained or sealed, then it’s important to...
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...
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,...
Pressure washers have been very popular in recent years --and with good reason. They are extremely versatile tools that save a lot of time, often with great...
As soon as the snow melts and the ground is somewhat thawed, it is the perfect time to start getting your deck ready for spring. This way, you can spend more...
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...
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...
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,...
Convenience and functionality are behind a new idea in kitchen design that is growing in popularity with many different types of home buyers. Much like the...
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...
If you’re like many homeowners, there’s that space above your cabinets in the kitchen that is too high reach, too narrow to put another cabinet, or too...