Construction How-To
What’s Up with Ceiling Trends
Boards or tiles? Metal or wood? What’s the right look for the ceiling of your home?
How Your Home Can Make a Great First Impression
Construction How-To, Projects, Remodeling
By Kathy Ziprik Who knows what products add value to a home better than a realtor? According to a majority of realtors, the selling process starts before prospective buyers ever get out of their cars. Curb appeal can instantly make or break the first impression of a house. In a 2016 study of Realtors®, a whopping 99 percent of respondents […]
Vintage Inspired Industrial Stool
Construction How-To, Projects, Welding
Build something unique and add an extra personal touch to your home with this vintage inspired, European type stool. This DIY project is sure to impress and is easy to create with a welding machine, metal and these step-by-step instructions. Forney Industries teamed up with Joe Mooney from Homesteadonomics to create an industrial stool that Mooney could use in his […]
Basement Remodeling Tips
Basement, Construction How-To, Remodeling
Sound Building and Carpentry Practices for a Dialed-in Finished Basement.
A Close Look at Benchtop Sanders
Construction How-To, Tool Reviews, Tools
By Joseph Truini
Installing Cedar Trim Onto Brick
Construction How-To, Doors, Mantels. Trim, Molding
How We Designed a Custom Trim Package and Fastened it to Masonry
HANDRAIL WITH A TWIST
Construction How-To, Projects, Railing, Stairs
Bending and Installing a Curved Handrail
CUT ENERGY COSTS AROUND THE HOME
Construction How-To, Energy Efficiency
By Matt Weber Having moved my family into a larger house, one of my first concerns was: How much will my utility bills increase to heat/cool the extra square footage? I’m the dad after all, so it’s my job to follow my kids around and turn off all the light switches they leave on. “Close the door! Are you trying […]
Install A Beadboard Porch Ceiling
Ceilings, Construction How-To, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos
Improving the Room Outdoors
Identify Problems with Ductwork
Construction How-To, Insulation and Energy Conservation
Even though you may often overlook the ductwork in your home, the smooth running of your HVAC system is contingent on the ductwork’s efficiency. It is the delivery system for conditioned air around your home and needs to be up to scratch for optimal performance. Repairing ducting that is in poor condition is put off by many homeowners to save […]
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