Structure

Building Concrete Footings For A New House

As you probably know I'm documenting the construction of a new house with the Total House Construction Series - Foundation…

16 years ago

Initial Site Work For House Building Lot

Site work has begun on the new house that we're building and I'm following here with the Total House Construction…

16 years ago

Replacement Windows

Home replacement windows are an excellent way to make your home more energy efficient. With today's rising heating costs it…

16 years ago

Framing A Raked Wall

Today I finally got a chance to work on framing the walls that will enclose the stairs to my work…

16 years ago

ZIP System Wall and Roof Sheathing

People who read my blog on a regular basis know that I'm a huge fan of AdvanTech sheathing products. Huber…

16 years ago

Cooking Safety On Decks

Every year dozens of homes are destroyed by fires that start while cooking on decks. After reading a friends blog…

16 years ago

Sheathing Interior Garage Walls With Plywood (Updated)

Sheathing the interior garage walls with plywood is a great alternative to drywall. Let's face it, garages take some abuse…

16 years ago

Total House Construction Series – Foundation to Finish

I'd like to announce a series of posts that I'll be doing over the next few months: Total House Construction…

16 years ago

Add Elegance To Your Cabinets with a Few Simple Details

Cabinet Moldings Many home owners are installing new cabinets in their homes as a DIY home improvement project. You can…

16 years ago

How To Build A Bookcase

DIY Bookcase In this post I'll show you how to build a simple bookcase. Bookcases can be as simple as…

16 years ago