Expert Home Improvement Advice
One of our favorite parts of the new home is definitely the kitchen. We probably got about 90% of what we would consider our dream kitchen. I think the only thing we didn’t do was go all out on the cooking equipment. This kitchen uses Kraftmaid Birch cabinets with all plywood construction. The door style…
One of my favorite features of our new home is the master bathroom suite. Anyone that knows me might find this odd and even think I’d say the utility room, garage or basement, but the master bathroom is definitely my favorite room. The best feature hands down is the custom shower that I designed. The…
My recent post on cupolas, Cupolas Create Curb Appeal, was quite popular and I’ve received quite a few questions regarding vinyl cupolas. I personally have not used a vinyl cupola but I did some research and there are quite a few manufacturers. Two of the sites that I found with vinyl cupolas are, SkyArt Studio…
Trying to decide what type and brand of replacement window to purchase is a difficult decision. There are so many different styles, manufactures, options and details that I suggest you spend quality time researching and evaluating different windows. The most important feature will be the energy efficiency or rating for the window. Three key measures…
With the aweful weather outside today I thought this was a good topic for today.5 Strategies for Reducing Your Heating and Cooling Bills by Andrew Seltz One of the single biggest monthly expenses you will face is the cost of heating and cooling your home. As the costs of heating oil and electricity continue to…
Many of the people we build homes for often ask about ways to save money and get more house for the budget they have. This article talks about some of the ways you can save money by doing some of the finish work yourself. Buying Unfinished Homes by David RieweUnfinished homes present a great way…
This is a topic that many people ask questions about and poses many questions in itself. Being a contractor myself I know that saving money by being your own GC is possible, but this approach is certainly full of pitfalls. The following article provides some great ideas on saving money during your new home construction.…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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