construction

How To Insulate Basement Walls

How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like…

12 years ago

How To Seal An Asphalt Driveway

Sealing Asphalt Driveways Sealing your asphalt driveway is an important maintenance step that's needed to prolong the life and keep…

12 years ago

Flashing A Deck Ledger Board Properly

Deck Ledger Board Flashing Detail Lately I've been seeing problematic deck ledger flashing details so I'd like to share with…

13 years ago

Insulated Door & Window Headers

Energy Efficient Door & Window Headers With a continued focus on energy efficient construction (Green Construction) we are always looking…

13 years ago

Basement Vapor Barrier For Basement Insulation

Basement Vapor Barrier and Insulation We've written several articles about basement insulation and a cost effective approach to basement insulation…

13 years ago

Cabinet Blocking Inside Wall Framing

Cabinet Blocking I'm often reminded that I should write articles about even the simplest details as what I might take…

13 years ago

How To Frame Window Openings

Framing Window Openings One of the most basic framing techniques involves framing window and door openings. Understanding the anatomy of…

13 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