The Importance of Landscaping to Protect Your Home
In addition to beautifying your property, proper landscaping is essential to protecting your home’s foundation—and its value. Whether you are landscaping on your own or [...]
Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Home Repairs
There is a certain satisfaction in performing a home repair yourself, especially with the DIY trend that is dominating the media. Everywhere you look, a [...]
10 Ways to an Energy-Efficient Home
Improving your home’s energy efficiency will save you a lot of money, especially in the long run. The good news is that even one change [...]
Wood Balconies Can Fail Due to Water Intrusion
Humidity and rain can be devastating to wooden balconies, and can be frequent causes for balcony failures from water intrusion. Imagine enjoying your balcony, only [...]
Först Consulting Group Expertise Featured in Magazines
Först Consulting Group was pleased to be featured in an article titled “Be Your Own Best Advocate: Protecting Yourself as a Homeowner During a Construction [...]
Först Consulting Group Earns Certifications
Over the past several months, Först Consulting Group has earned even more certifications that can serve as a knowledge base to provide credibility for our [...]
Tile Installation Construction Failures
Tile tenting as the result of an installation error Tiles, most often made of ceramic, porcelain or natural stone, are often used in [...]
A Million-Dollar Condo Building Noise Problem
A recent construction of a six-unit condominium building in Washington D.C. sold units for more than $1.1 million each, but that doesn’t mean the owners [...]
European vs. American Home Construction
Since my wife is European, she and I often spend time in Europe, both touring and visiting family and friends. Being that I come from [...]
Don’t Let Invisible Construction Errors Go Unnoticed
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some of the most common building mistakes aren’t visible to the human eye. That’s why we call them “invisible construction errors.” They can occur behind [...]