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. [...]
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. [...]
Railing Requirements for Your Home
If you’re about to have a house inspection, one area you don’t want to neglect is your railings. Though it may seem like a simple [...]
How Storm Damage Can Ravage Your Home
Taking stock after a bad storm can be overwhelming for a homeowner. Heavy rains, strong winds, and other storm conditions can cause great deals of [...]
Building Code Rules for Means of Egress
Heaven forbid something should happen in a building where its occupants need to exit quickly. That is why the International Code Council has established its [...]
Contractors: How to Avoid Elder Fraud on a Construction Project
Most of our posts are geared towards homeowners. This one, however, offers advice to contractors on how to avoid elder fraud allegations on a construction [...]
Proper Installation of Smoke Alarms
Many lives can be saved with the proper installation of smoke alarms. Sadly, however, statistics show that many lives are lost because people do not [...]
Kitchen Hood Venting Requirements
In faulty construction practices when building or remodeling a kitchen, unskilled or unqualified contractors can vent the kitchen hood improperly, which could potentially create a [...]
Först’s Construction Errors Services Featured in Middleburg Life Magazine
When local resident Michele Mitchell noticed huge construction errors on her 2,600-square-foot home remodel, she didn’t know who to turn to. She searched the Internet [...]