How do I Hook Up Household Venting Correctly?
There are several places and appliances in your home that need proper venting, including the bathroom, dryer and stovetop. Let’s look at the specific requirements [...]
What Happens When the Contractor Walks Off the Job?
When you’ve signed a contract with a construction company, remodeler or handyman, you expect the job to be done both to your satisfaction and to [...]
Working with Pressure-Treated Lumber
You may have heard of pressure-treated lumber but not known exactly what that means, or how to best work with it. Let’s take a moment [...]
6 Worst Wiring Mistakes
Wiring the electrical system through your home or business is one of the most intricate jobs of the construction process. It is extremely important that [...]
10 Ways to Secure Your Home
If a person’s home is their castle, then home security is the moat, drawbridge, and knight standing ready to defend it. While everyone knows it’s [...]
What does “LEED Certified” Mean?
is an acronym for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” a Green Associate credential created and issued by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). According [...]
What to Look for in a Final Walk-Through Inspection
After months of construction on a new home or a remodel, you may want to hurry through the last inspection so you can settle in. [...]
Winter Dangers Around Your Home
Winter can be “the most wonderful time of the year.” But it can also be the most dangerous time if precautions aren’t taken to keep [...]
7 Ways To Talk With Your Contractor if You Have a Dispute
When embarking on a large construction project it is inevitable that there will be some bumps. Those bumps don’t need to turn into mountains, however. [...]
Aging in Place: What You Need to Know
Aging in Place means proactively creating a home environment that can adapt to you as you grow older, giving you the comfort of staying in [...]