A lot has been said about how expensive and luxurious hardwood floors can be. However, in this short read, we’re going to talk about wood ceilings, particularly cedar ceilings. While ...

Ceiling and lighting
A brief introduction to cedar ceilings

January 03, 2022

Jan 3, 2022

We all know that roofs are meant to help insulate the house and help protect it against the elements. A lot has also been said about the different types of ...

Roofing
Understanding different types of roof vents

January 02, 2022

Jan 2, 2022

Whether you’re looking to refinance your home mortgage or considering buying a new home, a home appraisal is an integral part of either process. But what exactly is a home ...

Real estate
Home appraisal cost and factors that affect it

January 01, 2022

Jan 1, 2022

When World War II ended, a lot of publications started filling up the market with DIY landscaping projects and home improvements to support the sudden real estate boom. This movement ...

Outdoor
Know your landscaping: What is an arbor?

December 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2021

Maintaining driveways during the winter can be a handful, especially if you have a long driveway and inches of snow and ice have settled upon it. Using a snow shovel ...

Seasonal
Winter care: The best way to clear snow from a long driveway

December 30, 2021

Dec 30, 2021

Sewage and sanitation are some of the most important factors that affect health and hygiene in any home. One in every four American homes depends on a septic tank to ...

Plumbing
Septic tank pumping and maintenance

December 29, 2021

Dec 29, 2021

If you had to define a cased opening in construction terms, you could call it a simple opening between rooms within the structure of the home. The term cased opening ...

Windows and doors
DIY Trims: How to make a cased opening

December 28, 2021

Dec 28, 2021

Finding the right insulator for your home is important. You want an insulator that is easy to install, has good thermal conductivity, has a high R-value is fire resistant, and ...

Construction
Why mineral wool insulation is a great choice for home insulation

December 27, 2021

Dec 27, 2021

Linoleum flooring is hardly a new option, considering it has been around since the 1800s. However, this easy-to-maintain, resilient, affordable and environmentally friendly flooring option seems to have lost popularity ...

Flooring
Home flooring options: Linoleum flooring rolls and tiles

December 26, 2021

Dec 26, 2021

Electrostatic painting has a wide appreciation as the go-to painting technique for heavy machinery and other industrial metal objects.  However, it does also have its applications on the domestic front, ...

Home maintenance
The application of electrostatic painting in homes

December 25, 2021

Dec 25, 2021

Homes built between the 1930s all the way until the 1980s did not have the luxury of underground piped gas for heating purposes. Instead, they relied on underground oil tanks ...

Home maintenance
Oil tank removal process, costs, and more

December 24, 2021

Dec 24, 2021

The term bevel siding is known by many different names: clapboard, lap siding, and weatherboard. Bevel siding refers to the wooden siding on the outside of a home. This wooden ...

Outdoor
A brief introduction to cedar bevel siding

December 22, 2021

Dec 22, 2021

Replacing or installing a new door in your home requires a lot of patience and a certain amount of skill. This is because once installed, the door needs to be ...

Windows and doors
DIY home renovations: How to install a prehung door

December 21, 2021

Dec 21, 2021

One of the first lines of defense your home has to protect it against the elements is the soffit and fascia. The soffit is the underside of your roof’s overhang, ...

Roofing
Essential home repairs: Aluminum soffit replacement

December 20, 2021

Dec 20, 2021