For anyone hoping to remodel their home in 2014, there are numerous factors to consider. Not only must home-owners work safely and responsibly in the quest to avoid injury, for example, but they must also strive to strike the delicate balance between creating a stylish home and one that is […]
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How to Repair a Roof Leak on a Shingle Roof
​A leaky roof is an issue that could cause additional problems in your home if it is not corrected properly. Although, in some cases, a roof leak may develop during the time that the roof needs replaced, there are many cases in which those leaks may occur long before an […]
How to Prepare for a Home Improvement Project
With a variety of instructional videos online for home improvement projects, you may be itching to start redesigning your living space. From replacing windows and doors with more energy-efficient versions to finishing the basement, home renovations can be a great way to increase the value of your home. Before you […]
What to Consider Before Installing a Satellite Dish On Your Roof
Most avid television lovers are not satisfied with regular cable and quickly upgrade to a satellite dish. More and more homeowners across the country choose a satellite system without thinking too much about installation. Before climbing up the roof or balcony and drilling holes for a satellite dish, consider a […]
Tips for Using Rosin Paper beneath Hardwood Floors
Rosin paper is a multi-purpose building paper used beneath the hardwood floors as an underlayment. This is used as a barrier against moisturizer and it helps the above wooden surface to breathe. It is single ply and is usually a component for protecting roofs and floors. Rosin is created completely out […]
Should I Be Worried About Asbestos In My Home?
With all of the bad press surrounding asbestos, I am not surprised that countless people are questioning their safety in their own home. Asbestos was indeed so vastly popular that if you live in a dwelling constructed between the years of 1930-1980 there is an extremely high probability that it […]
Helpful Advice when Shopping for Kids Ski Wear
Going shopping for kids’s clothes and outdoor clothing can be a challenge at best of times, but attempting to discover the right clothes for the cold weather can be trick if you don’t know what to look for. Whether you are hitting the slopes in the Alpes or gliding like […]
Safeguard the Home Against Roof Damage
Finding potential damage on top of the roof is not as easy as it is inside. Use a safe roof access ladder to get up on the roof and look at the house from the top. While things such as loose material around chimney pipes or damaged shingles may be […]
Should You Repair Your Roof or Install a New One?
Even though metal-based roofing materials, such as zinc, copper, stainless steel or lead, are strong and durable, they can, over long period of time, be affected by harsh environmental conditions and can be damaged by other external and internal factors. In this case, if your roof wears out or gets […]
The Benefits of Kit Houses
When people talk about the financial markets, they often forget that property is the largest asset class of all. After peaking prior to the global recession in 2007, real estate markets across the world have struggled during the recovery as prices have begun to fluctuate in line with wider economic […]
Proper Use Of Rainscreen Cladding Systems
Modern commercial properties have to not only be thoroughly weatherproofed and protected from the elements, but also be aesthetically pleasing. Modern materials and techniques have been researched and designed to come up with different rain screen cladding systems which cover all these bases. Below we will go over some points […]
How do Buildings Handle Mother Nature at Her Most Extreme?
Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters cause hundreds of fatalities a year and cause billions of pounds worth of damage. Due to advances in design technology and materials, architects and construction genius´ are miraculously coming up with new design concepts to create structures that can withstand extreme conditions to protect […]