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

A home inspection is a standard step in the home buying process and usually occurs after a seller has accepted a buyer’s offer and the home is then considered under ...

Real estate
Six ways sellers can prepare for a home inspection

December 19, 2021

Dec 19, 2021

In just a few years, smart homes have gone from science fiction to a reality that’s accessible to almost any homeowner with a smartphone. And people love them: recent studies ...

Smart home
Seven Ways to Make Your Home Smart

December 18, 2021

Dec 18, 2021

Asphalt resurfacing is a part and parcel of maintaining asphalt driveways and pavements. The height of the pavement tends to increase each time it is resurfaced. This, in turn, leads ...

Flooring
Frequently asked questions about asphalt millings driveways

December 17, 2021

Dec 17, 2021

The best part about gardening is that regardless of whether you have a big yard or a small one, you can always use innovative ways to grow your favorite flowers, ...

Garden
How to build your very own space-saving gutter garden

December 17, 2021

Dec 17, 2021

There’s no doubt that working out relieves mental stress, improves mood, and even helps induce good sleep. However, if you’re unable to visit your local gym — especially during the ...

Home design
Practical small home gym ideas by our expert architect

December 16, 2021

Dec 16, 2021