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21 Things You Can Do TODAY to Improve Your Remodeling Business

Running a successful remodeling company isn’t easy. And trying to build one that can run without your day-to-day involvement is even harder. If you want to take your company to the upper levels of success, you must first acknowledge that it’s a long road. There’s no magic elixir. It takes time. It...

Recycle Your Tree After the Holidays

A Christmas tree is more than a Christmas tree if you recycle it to help wild birds after the holidays. There are several ways you can turn this ultimate Christmas decoration into the ultimate assistance for birds once you are ready to take it down. Instant Brush Pile: The fastest, easiest way to...

Guide to Buying Better Lumber

The biggest factor in determining the type and quality of wood that you’ll use for your next project is the project itself. That’s because certain varieties of wood are best suited for certain projects. For example, a hardwood with a closed grain such as maple would be an excellent choice for a...

Adding Extra Counter Space with These D.I.Y Tips

Besides the stove, refrigerator and sink, all kitchens have one other thing in common: there’s never enough counter space. Enough room to work is essential for a properly running kitchen. The temptation, however, is to fill that empty space over time. The result is a slowly shrinking countertop, as...

How to get a General Contractor’s License

If you’re thinking of going into business as a contractor, it’s important to note that all states require contractors to be licensed. In addition, licensing laws are not universal across all 50 states. So, just because you’ve obtained a license in one state, doesn’t mean it would be legal to work...

Contractor Tips: Shopping for Your Remodel

Though remodeling a home is an expensive endeavor, smart shopping can be one of the best ways to ensure your customer can get the most features and best results possible, within their budget. A lot of factors come into play here. The general rule of thumb, which is that superior quality materials...

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...

Weekend Project: Replace or Install Porch Screening

If you have an older home with a screened in porch, then the method used to install the screening is probably the same method that’s been around forever. This usually involves stretching large portions of screening while nailing or stapling every few inches. In most cases the seams are covered with...

Home Preparation Tips for Summer Storms

You take the good with the bad. A fact of life that is all too true in relation to summer weather. While Mother Nature can spoil us with her bright sunny days and warm breezes, she still manages to let us know who’s in charge now and then. While the temptation may be to enjoy the nice days to their...

Which Home Improvements Pay Off?

To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family, then you can’t discount the value there. By simply living in your home and enjoying what you’ve done, you’re essentially getting your...

Back Door Ideas

Nearly all homes have at least two entrances. The front door and the back door. Front doors can be beautiful --in many cases a focal point for your home. They are the epitome of form. Backdoors, however, represent the way the homeowners live. They are all about function. In the movies, David...

How and Where to use Expanding Foam Insulation

Expanding foam is one of those products that fall squarely in the duct tape, bailing twine and WD-40 category. It has a list of uses that’s a mile long and is still growing. In fact, with expanding foam and the three other items mentioned above, TV’s MacGyver probably could have escaped from the...

Tips for Cutting Down a Tree Safely for the DIYer

There are some who may argue that cutting down a tree safely is not possible. Chainsaws can be quite dangerous, not to mention felling trees. Though intimidating, a chainsaw is still just a tool. As long as it is handled correctly and safety guidelines are followed, a chainsaw can be as safe as any...

Measuring Tips and Techniques for DIYers

When doing home improvement projects there are a lot of euphemisms that come with the territory. One that I’m sure we’ve all heard is “measure twice, cut once”. Great advice. It’s probably the single most important bit of knowledge that has saved many a DIYer from being bogged down in frustration....

How to Clean Roof Stains

The most common cause of staining on shingles is from blue - green algae known as Gloeocapsa Magma, which is prevalent in humid areas of the country. While algae, dirt or mold are certainly unpleasant to look at, the most harm that they’ll most likely do to your home is hurt the resale value. Be...

Getting Your Kids Involved With Your Wood Projects

Kids are naturally creative. With them always learning, changing and doing new things, creativity is a natural byproduct. It’s who they are. However, the one thing that kids may value even more than making things is spending time with family. Woodworking is a hobby that can carry throughout a...

Contractor Tips: Remodeling Surprises to Watch Out For

Life is full of surprises. For many of us, it’s why we get up every day. It’s a new chance to turn the page and have the unexpected come popping out. A lovely sentiment— one that looks much better on a greeting card than at a remodeling job. When working on a remodeling project, surprises are the...

Tips for Taking Down Walls and Creating an Open Layout

Removing walls and opening up the layout in your home can create a truly remarkable transformation. It is often done on television home improvement shows, because the impact can be so dramatic. A lot of care and thought should be made before making this decision, since it can change so much in the...

Snow Removal Safety Tips

For those who live in the colder climates, snow removal comes with the territory. Unlike mowing the lawn, it’s not the type of job that you can simply get to when it’s most convenient. Often, snow removal is needed at the most un-opportune of times. Usually, it’s when you need to be going to work...

Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat

Controlling your home’s energy use is always an ongoing challenge for homeowners. Updating your home’s windows and doors with more energy efficient models, is another. Replacing an aging heating and cooling system also plays a large part in dictating home energy costs, since they account for the...

At Home with a Modern Design: Contemporary Architecture

Is modern and contemporary the same thing? Not exactly. In terms of interior design, modern design refers to a specific time period. Essentially it is a style known as “Mid-century Modern” that was created around the 20s through the 50s. Modern design was known for a bright open, airy feeling....

Tips on Designing A Perfect Nursery!

If you’re expecting a new addition to your family, then there’s already a long list of things that need to be done. One of which is the nursery. Nine months might seem like a lot of time, but as you’ll soon see, it a goes by all too quickly. To make this busy time a little bit easier, we’ve...

Air Tools vs Manual Tools

All is not as it seems when deciding whether or not to use air or manual tools. Below, we'll discuss the key differences you should consider when deciding which to use: Speed There’s no comparison here. Air-powered tools can get the job done way faster than your manual tools can. All you need to...

Builder Q&A: Cutting Holes In I-Joists & LVL Beams

I’ve been told I can’t cut holes in I-Joists and LVL beams and headers. Is that true or false? Actually, that’s false. Usually, engineered I-Joists have prescored holes every foot or so that can easily be punched out to accommodate wiring, plumbing, cable, etc. Cutting holes in LVLbeams and headers...

How to Install a Pre-hung Exterior Door

Installing a new door to the exterior of your home will add safety, security, comfort and lasting curb appeal. It used to be a job that only the most skilled carpenters could tackle successfully. With the advent of pre-hung doors however, this once complex and intricate feat of carpentry can now be...