Structure

Prepare the Home for 2011 Hurricane Season

MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Batten down the hatches --- plus the windows, the doors and the roof. Hurricane Season 2011…

13 years ago

Insulating Cathedral Ceiling with Foam Board

Insulating Cathedral Ceilings Insulating Cathedral Ceilings can be quite challenging. I'm in the early stages of building an amazing workshop…

14 years ago

Blistered Concrete Slab

Concrete Blisters Last week was one of those weeks when it seemed everything went wrong on one of my commercial…

14 years ago

DOW Announces Game Changer for Foam Board Fire Safety

Dow Announces Development of a new Polymeric Flame Retardant Technology for Polystyrene Foam Building Insulation Products Today I received a…

14 years ago

DIY Decks | Don’t Be A Failure

Deck Failures According to NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) there were 30 deaths between 2000 and 2006 from…

14 years ago

Installing Foundation Window Wells

Window Well Installation Installing window wells is a very good way of preventing unwanted water from entering into your basement…

14 years ago

Three Tab Shingles Vs Architectural Shingles

Which Are Better? Three Tab or Architectural Shingles Recently I was asked what the difference is between three tab and…

14 years ago

Are Cracks In Concrete Foundations Bad?

Concrete Cracks I often get asked about cracks in concrete foundations. Many home owners are nervous when they see cracks…

14 years ago

Porch and Deck Footing Types

Spring is quickly approaching and many of you are dreaming about a new deck or porch. Decks can be a…

14 years ago

DIY Basement Insulation Video

Insulating Basement Walls with XPS Foam Board Insulation I've written quite a few articles about basement insulation and showing folks…

14 years ago