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Why 55-Plus Housing Design Matters

Despite the hurdles we face, the housing industry is ripe with opportunity. It’s no secret anymore that the 55-plus market is among the most lucrative. This has led to many builders following the money and jumping in with both feet. But perhaps we need to take a moment to truly understand what 55...

Furnace Maintenance for Winter Warmth

Labor Day has passed and so have the Dog Days of Summer. Your furnace has been hibernating for many months now and you will soon have to wake it up from its long slumber. The first frost will come with haste and before you know it you’ll have to keep your home warm and toasty for the duration of...

Protecting Interior Surfaces While Painting

When you’re painting it’s inevitable that the excess paint on your brush or roller will come off in places that you don’t want it to. These are some reminders of things to protect so you don’t have to look at paint on it for the next several years (or you just want to save on paint thinner):Move...

Home Maintenance Tips for the First-time Buyer

With first-time homebuyers, there is no shortage of one thing: excitement. That’s a good thing, because that excitement is fuel for all of the many things that come into play when buying a house. Many times though, this excitement can cause homebuyers to overlook such things as routine home...

Keeping your Ducts in Order

A common complaint by homeowners who use a forced hot air heating system is that there can be a lot of dust build up. Of course, that is why filters are used in the heating system. But what if you’ve just replaced your filter and still are dealing with more dust than usual? It may be time to lift...

Want Remodeling Success? Learn--and Live--These Four Ds

The success of a business depends significantly on how effective the owner is. Being effective as an owner is a challenge because the owner usually fulfills several other roles, such as being the salesperson or production manager. What does the business need from the owner, regardless of what else...

Home Energy Savings Checklist

Energy prices seem to be rising every year. Furthermore, the impact of energy consumption has lasting effects on the environment. Though there’s not much we can do in regards to reducing the prices of the energy we consume, there are ways to reduce how much we consume. In turn, these energy-saving...

End of Season Checklist for your Deck or Patio

It’s been a great summer and you’ve been enjoying your patio or deck as much as humanly possible, right? Well, remember early this spring when you opened up your deck and all of the work you put into it? By preparing your outdoor living area for the upcoming harsh weather, you could not only make...

Home Organization and Storage Solutions

Home organization and storage can be a big problem for many homeowners. Many of us either have too much stuff for a space that’s just not big enough or we are those people that never throw anything way. Regardless of which bucket you fall in, you still have to have somewhere to put all of it and...

Inspect Your Roof and Get Ahead of Problems

High winds, water, and age can take a toll on your roof. Therefore, it makes sense that regular inspections are essential for preventative maintenance. Doing so can save you a lot of money, time and frustration down the road. Typically, roofing experts say that a roof should be inspected at least...

Five Steps To Applying Finish On Your Floor

Now that you’ve sanded and possibly stained your floor, it’s time to apply the finish to make sure your job lasts. Here are the steps you need to take to put the final touch on your floor:1) Pick your finishThere are two-types of finish that you can use called polyurethane and urethane....

Spruce up your Entryway

In life, first impressions are important. For your home, the entryway offers a first impression for your visitors. No matter the layout or size of your entryway, it should set a warm and inviting mood for your guests as soon as they walk to your front door. This doesn’t mean there’s no room for...

Spring Fix-Ups: Creative Ways to light Your Patio

As the temperatures rise, your living space can finally extend to the outdoors once again. As you venture outside and begin your spring cleanup, in addition to taking care of what winter had left behind and making whatever repairs are necessary to your patio, why not take the time to consider...

Social Skills For The Custom Builder

Will Duderstadt brings a nimble mindset to social media, having worked for businesses large and small. He’s a member of Professional Builder’s 40 Under 40 class of 2017 and held various positions at Apple before going to work for Columbus, Ohio-based M/I Homes, where, as marketing manager of web...

Plywood vs. OSB: Which is Better

Different lumbers serve different purposes and can be used a variety of ways. For the sake of this writer’s purpose we’re going to focus on two: OSB and Plywood. Both types of wood can be used for walls, floors, and even roofs. This begs the question – which one is better? Keep reading to uncover...

Choosing Caulks and Sealants

When choosing the right caulk and sealants for your next job, it’s important to take into account a product’s specific qualities: flexibility, adhesion, paintability and service life. Selecting the wrong product for the application can cost you in production time and callbacks. Preliminary...

Remodeling Ideas for Winter

Now that all of the excitement of the holidays has passed, are you starting to feel the winter doldrums creeping in? There’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a home project; yet it may seem difficult to find something to work on this time of year. Why wait until spring...

Insulation Education

Since we all spend most of our time in our homes, it makes sense to want to be as comfortable as possible. Insulation does that, plus it makes this comfort affordable by increasing our home’s energy efficiency. No matter what your choice of material for insulation, they all basically work in the...

Handle These Five Headaches Before the Remodel

Once your clients hand you a remodeling job, it’s entirely up to you to turn their visions into a reality. Of course, even with the skills and resources you have, it’s not always possible to get started and complete the project at your own pace—sometimes, little headaches pop up that stall your...

Closing the Space Above the Kitchen Cabinets with MDF and Moldings

If you’re like many homeowners, there’s that space above your cabinets in the kitchen that is too high reach, too narrow to put another cabinet, or too difficult to paint and paper when the time comes. So what normally happens is you end up putting a knickknack of some sort up there which quickly...

'Super Pantries' Keep the Kitchen Clean

Convenience and functionality are behind a new idea in kitchen design that is growing in popularity with many different types of home buyers. Much like the trend of larger showers a decade ago, I see the footprint of the pantry space growing in upcoming years. New homeowners are gravitating to...

7 Innovative Ways to Add Windows into Home Remodels

It helps a living space feel more expansive and can also improve the mood of the occupants.Adding windows or patio doors into a home can be more than just filling a rectangular space with a piece of glass. Check out these 7 innovative ways to add windows and patio doors into your next home...

Build a Firewood Storage Box

If you have a wood stove or a fireplace in your home, then you more than likely have dealt with the issue of storing your firewood. While the bulk of your wood naturally would be kept outdoors, there needs to be a way of keeping a ready supply indoors near the stove or fireplace. Though a sturdy...

20-Year-Old Decks: Repair or Replace?

The rails jiggle, the nails are popping, and Dad just limped in with a splinter. Softwood decks can last a long time, depending on how well they’re built, but it’s not uncommon for decks of cedar, pine, or redwood to hold up for 10 to 20 years, at which point they begin to disintegrate in ways that...

Fall is a Great Time to Fertilize Your Yard!

One of the most important steps for fall lawn care is the application of fertilizer before the weather takes a cold turn. This is essential, because your grass needs to have enough nutrients to help it remain healthy during the winter, and to be able to have a jumpstart in the spring when the...