A pond can be a great place to keep pet fish. It can also make your backyard living space more tranquil and it could attract other local wildlife such as frogs and dragonflies. Here are a few tips for…
What to do When Finding Asbestos During Remodeling
Home remodeling and restoration is a very crucial aspect for a healthy and long-lasting structure. Just like the furnishings in your home go through wear and tear, so does the outside part of your hom…
Quick Home Improvements to Do Over the Holidays
While the holiday season can get a bit hectic on certain days, there are other times when it’s all quiet on the home front. When you have some extra time off from work, it’s a perfect opportunity to g…
Helping Couples Survive A Renovation In The Home
While it looks easy on television, a renovation in the home is among the most stressful projects a couple can undertake. Over time, the project can expose or even cause serious relationship issues. Yo…
Need To Know Tips Before Renovating A House
Are you planning on renovating a house anytime soon? Renovation and remodeling a house is more than just perusing Pinterest boards. Most homeowners just explain their requirements and leave the rest …
How To Build A Sturdy Treehouse
Did you have a sturdy tree house when you were younger? Or simply pine for one when you saw the magnificent kids-only clubhouses featured in movies and on TV? From The Swiss Family Robinson to Now and…
A Guide to Using Angled Brackets
If you are a tradesman specializing in home décor and interior design, it is important to invest in the right parts to support your work. However, choosing the right applications can be difficult when…
4 Shapes To Consider For Your New Roof
So, you’ve decided that the next area of your house that is going to undergo renovation is the roof. Great choice. A new roof can not only dramatically change the appearance of your home from the outs…
4 Things To Consider Before Landscape Remodeling
Landscape remodeling is a serious project that demands a significant investment – an investment that could have far reaching consequences. Bad remodeling projects could completely ruin your home…
Best Kitchen Countertops Using Affordable Zinc Metal Sheets
Many homeowners long to replace their older, less fashionable and unattractive kitchen countertops. Wanting something stylish, gorgeous and still practical for their family’s everyday food prepa…
Steel Pipe and Green Construction in the 21st Century
Across the United States, community standards are evolving when it comes to Green Construction practices on projects. In addition, a growing number of construction related enterprises are focusing on …
Checking for asbestos before renovating
Although the use of asbestos has been banned since 2004, there are still countless of existing buildings containing it. It’s most prevalent in buildings built during the period between 1940 and …
How Steel is Being Used in Art and Green Living
When most individuals think of steel, they conjure up mental pictures of ugly and dirty factories. Many are not aware of all the uses. Steel is used in contemporary art and green living. The majority …
New Construction: Design Your Home From Scratch
There’s no better way to have exactly what you want in a home, than to start with a new construction design. Building your own home is stressful and if you don’t know anything about architecture…
Allowing Home Renovations To Grow With Your Family
Home is where the heart is- and if you’ve lived in your property for a long time, chances are you can’t imagine your life elsewhere. When we live in a home we put down roots, we get to know our neighb…
Want To Build A Log Cabin? Here’s How
One style of home you will see in the countryside of New England, is a log cabin home. There are many different types of structures you can build yourself. Many of them we have discussed o…
Building A Home; Who You Should Call Before Starting
Building a home can be a daunting experience. Before you begin, there are four people you should reach out to. Put down the blueprints. Take off your hard hat. Get out your mobile phone. B…
The Latest in Contemporary Container Homes
For those who are looking for the latest in contemporary design for the home, look no further! Contemporary container homes have been popping up everywhere as a eco-friendly option for housing. Conte…
Concrete Floors, Part 2: Pros and Cons
Last week, I gave an overview of the options available in concrete flooring (they’re almost limitless!). Every building material has its pros and cons, and it’s important to know wha…
Interior Concrete Floors For The Home
Do you think sidewalk or patio when you hear the word “concrete?” They have changed a lot in the past decade. Interior concrete floors are stylish, durable, eco-friendly and come in a my…