Energy Efficiency

Unique, New DIY Spray Foam Product
Published on February 4th, 2025
Until now, if you wanted to use spray foam on your house, you either call in a foam contractor (okay for big jobs)...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

How to Build a Beautiful Gravel Patio or Walkway (Withou...
Published on February 4th, 2025
A well-designed gravel patio or walkway adds charm and functionality to any outdoor space It creates a clean, defined...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency

BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Published on January 31st, 2025
Reading Time = 6 1/2 minutes House construction isn’t what it used to be, and in some ways that’s a good...Continue Reading
Article

CASE STUDY: 60-something Couple Build a House
Published on January 30th, 2025
Houses provide shelter, but the best are also expressions of the people who live in them And while many folks dream of...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors

Creating Privacy and Security with Quality Residential F...
Published on January 28th, 2025
Residential fencing offers more than just a physical boundary; it transforms a property by enhancing privacy,...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors

“What Kind of Spray Foam Should I Use?”
Updated on January 28th, 2025
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 6 minutes Question: Do you have a recommended brand and type of...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework

LESSONS FROM STONE: What Anyone Can Learn From a Nearly-...
Published on January 27th, 2025
On July 1, 1987, my wife and I began building in a way I’d never seen anyone else do in real life Without anyone...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools

WOODWORKING SAFETY: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Tip
Published on January 25th, 2025
You definitely don't want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that's why you need to watch the...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework

“How Can I Cast My Own Concrete Outdoor Steps?”
Published on January 25th, 2025
This is the corner of a plywood form I built to make the lintels you see above the windows in my house, further...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency

VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a H...
Published on January 25th, 2025
Reading Time = 2 minutes A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors

How Power Washing Can Transform Your Outdoor Space
Published on January 24th, 2025
Has your once-vibrant deck faded to a dull gray Are your walkways looking more like obstacle courses of dirt and...Continue Reading
Roofing

“What’s Better Fiberglass or Organic Asphalt...
Published on January 21st, 2025
Reading Time = 3 minutes Planning a new asphalt shingle roof The question I answered from a subscriber may...Continue Reading