Don’t Drywall Until You Know the Framing Moisture Content
In the rush to complete a construction job, contractors may close up the walls without knowing that the framing wood is too wet. While it [...]
Jacket Separation in Extension Cords is the 2nd Highest Safety Violation
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, reports that jacket separation as associated with extension cords is the second most common safety violation. Since most [...]
Consumer Beware: Faulty Product Installation Can Void Your Warranty
When you purchase a product for your home or home improvement, it is important to understand the warranty. What is more important, however, is to [...]
Matthew Furlong Earns Thermography Certificate
Matthew Furlong has earned a Level 1 Certified Infrared Thermographer Certificate. To earn this certificate, Furlong completed a 32-hour in-person course that walked students through [...]
Why House Wrap Must Be Installed Properly
When homes are constructed, they include what is commonly called a “house wrap.” This is a thin layer of protection installed between the structure and [...]
These Algae-Resistant Roofing Shingles Come With a Warning About Gutter Damage
The company CertainTeed has issued a warning about one of its products: the CertainTeed Algae-Resistant Shingles. And it is up to the homeowner to know [...]
12 Best Ways to Secure Your Home
Your home is your refuge, your safe place away from the world. That’s why it’s so important that you protect that space from possible intrusion. [...]
Is Your Contractor Working Multiple Jobs?
When you interview, then hire a construction contractor, you are generally given a schedule that includes both costs and a time frame for completion. This [...]
Can You Recognize Structural Damage in Your Home?
Some of the most expensive repairs come from structural damage. But are you savvy enough to recognize what might be costly structural damage in your [...]
Don’t Build a New Home Without Construction Consulting
When you’ve decided to build a home, there are many considerations—before, during and after the construction process. Since you may not be a construction expert [...]