Expert Home Improvement Advice
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…
If you live in a cold part of the country you are familiar with condensation and ice forming on the inside of windows. This problem is becoming more prevalent with new home construction due in part to the increased insulation and “tightness” of the houses. As the temperatures continue to drop outside I receive lots…
Radian heat has become very popular in today’s new home construction in cold climates. Once again I’m going to share some of my experience with my own house and others that we have recently built for customers. Radiant heat offers both energy savings along with comforts for home owners. There are many different types of…
Structured Wiring Technology Today’s new homes are much more technologically advanced than in the past. One of the biggest advances lately is the use of “structured wiring” in homes. Structured wiring consists of installing a bundled wire package that typically contains two RG6 and two Cat5e or Cat6 cables. The cables are bundled together into…
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…
A really great home improvement project that can add beauty and years of maintance free use is to replace old wooden railing systems outside with new vinyl products. I’m going to fall back again on my experience with my new home. I have a huge farmers porch on the front of the house and a…
Here is a great article about roofing types and relative costs. This will help you with a great overview if you’re thinking about a new roof for your house. Home Building – Roofing by Tammy Crosby-Editor, Dream Designs The type of roofing material you choose for your new home will depend on the style of…
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…
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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