With lakeside cottage season in full swing in many places, are you thinking about selling your city home and moving to the cottage full time? You’re not alone. More and more people are retiring and exercising their option to live…
Renovating your space should be exciting—but let’s be honest, it often feels overwhelming. Choosing paint colors and flooring is the fun part. The hard part? Finding a contractor who actually shows up, sticks to the plan, and doesn’t leave you…
Windows, often overlooked, are the silent architects of our living spaces. They orchestrate the subtle dance of light and air, shaping our daily experiences in ways we seldom realize. Consider the profound difference between a room bathed in natural sunlight…
When homeowners consider a home remodeling Chicago project, their focus often centers on visually appealing interior upgrades, such as kitchen renovations, bathroom expansions, or the addition of new living spaces. However, the roof, a critical yet often overlooked component, plays…
Stone, a material born from the earth’s depths, transcends its raw form to become a powerful emotional anchor within a home. It’s a journey from the quarry’s rugged landscape to the refined elegance of interior design, where stone transforms spaces…
Watch a video tour of one of my own skylight installations and see for yourself why modern skylights are so reliable. They make your whole house feel better, too. It’s not just about adding natural light to your life, but…
Question: What should I keep in mind as I make arrangements to have my asphalt roof reshingled? I’m hoping you can help me to make the right choices regarding asphalt shingles and underlay. Our current roof was done with 25…
Video watch time = 2 1/2 minutes June 17, 2011 was not a great day at our house. Or at least it didn’t seem to be at the time. That was the day I discovered my septic system was toast….
Building a homestead involves many decisions, and one of the biggest is choosing the right type of structures. Pre-engineered buildings (PEBs) are becoming a popular choice because of their flexibility, cost-efficiency, and reliability. These structures are designed and partially manufactured…
Are you planning a new home or major renovation? There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to brick veneer, and that’s why it pays to understand the difference between good brick work and bad. In this case, the…
QUESTION: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof? It’s a nice space but gets way too hot in the summer. ANSWER: In my experience, insulation doesn’t solve problems like the…
Are you thinking of connecting an electric generator to your house to provide backup power? There are different options – some simple and some not so simple. One of the easiest, most flexible and most economical uses something called a…