Having a brick house or chimney is thought by many to be a sure way to avoid doing exterior home maintenance. After all, brick lasts for decades – right? Well, while brick may last for years it is not totally maintenance free, not does brick mean never needing to call […]
Month: February 2024
The Responsible Builder’s Guide to Surface Protection for Hospital Renovation Projects
Although the construction industry was severely damaged by the Great Recession, there is one particular area where business is growing; hospital construction and renovation. Due to the increase demand for healthcare services by aging baby boomers, hospital construction and renovation projects have increased dramatically in the past ten years and […]
Great Ideas for Your Bathroom Remodel
So you’ve decided it’s time to remodel your bathroom – great! But where should you start, and what should be your top priorities? Here’s a few tips to keep in mind to ensure a top quality remodeling job. Opt for Space Many bathrooms can feel small and cramped. Sometimes you […]
Remodeling or Building a House – Top 3 Reasons Couples Fight During Their Construction Project
The top two problems most couples argue about are money and sex. Money, not sex is the “hot” topic of discussion when building or remodeling a home. It takes money to start a project and is the cause of many fights in a relationship. The following are 3 reasons money […]
Backyard Pool Remodeling
Remodeling your swimming pool can make a dramatic difference to the look and feel of your home and yard. There are lots of ways to renovate, remodel and re-create your backyard swimming pool, from simple additions to a more elaborate remodeling project. You can add a spa or color-changing lighting, […]
Pot Belly Stoves Have A Lot Going For Them
Many people want to have something unique about the house, but also something that is useful, and this is especially the case when it comes to the heating system. Over the last few years pot belly stoves have become very popular. This article will take a look at some of […]
Tips On Picking “Sleeper” Real Estate Property
Real estate investing is all about perception. Your perception of where the market is going, in conjunction with where it’s actually going. The aim, as always is to buy low and sell high. You want to buy a cheap tract of dirt and sell it as a high priced piece […]
6 Factors Which Influence Home Buying!
After, more than 15 years, as a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, in the State of New York, I strongly, believe, many factors should be considered, thoroughly, by, prospective, qualified, home buyers, before committing to purchasing, what, for most, is their single – biggest, financial asset! There are, at least, 6 […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Lean-To Wood Shed
Advantages A lean to wood shed is one of the easiest to construct because wood is a versatile material to work with. With the right tools in hand and some hard work, you can successfully build a shed in the style, size, and design you like. Wood has a certain […]
Should I Have Windows In My Dog House I Am Building?
I have to admit I am a do it yourself freak. I like to build just about everything from sheds to dog houses, to platform beds. On my latest project of building a dog house, I had to ask myself the question, should I have windows in the dog house […]