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Opening Up A Bearing Wall

At over 6 feet 3 inches tall, my client always felt as if he had to duck when walking through the narrow pass-through between the dining room and living room in his recently purchased retirement home. For this remodeling project, he not only wanted to expand the width of the opening to more than 8...

Managing Interior Painting Projects: A Top 10 List of Best Practices

If you are a remodeler or builder, and include painting in the scope of your work, use these considerations from a painting contractor to help make this phase of work successful and relatively painless. 1. Avoid trade sequencing conflicts. Hand off finished spaces to your painting sub. Once the sub...

General Woodworking Knowledge

Woodworking encompasses an incredibly wide spectrum. This includes anything from making knickknacks and birdhouses, to building heirloom furniture and ornate mouldings. The one thing that is a constant across all of it is a basic knowledge of the materials. Almost everybody is familiar with naming...

Roof Ventilation

Why ventilate a roof? “The main purpose of roof ventilation is to keep the air space above the roof insulation more or less at the same temperature as the outside air.” That’s Sarah Gray, an engineer with RDH Building Science, talking about best practices for venting a roof. “Roof ventilation...

Vinyl Window Installation Tips

It’s best to review manufacturer instructions before installing vinyl windows. However, the following procedures are generally accepted practices to prevent leaks and callbacks: To start, be sure to size the rough opening according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Most specify an opening...

How to Shiplap a Wall

Shiplap is a trendy, versatile design option, and it is easier than many people realize to shiplap a wall. With some simple steps, you can rejuvenate any space with this amazing technique. What Is Shiplap? Shiplap is the name for a series of wooden boards or slats that make up wall panels with...

Who Pays for On-the-Job Training in Construction?

With the construction industry continuing to face a shortage of younger people in the trades, on-the-job training is as important now as ever before. While important, the training of apprentices on the job can present difficult situations between general contractors and subcontractors. Consultant...

Deck Staining and Sealing Tips

The days are getting warmer, and summer will be here before you know it. If you’ve decided that your deck needs to be stained or sealed, then it’s important to take the time now to do it right so you can enjoy the beautiful, worry free new finish on your deck. With all of the activity your deck...

How to Install Deck Railing Posts

Sturdy posts are crucial for a safe, secure deck. Installing posts properly does not have to be difficult, but it does have to be done carefully to ensure a firm railing on a deck you can enjoy for years. The Importance of Posts Posts are the base of support for your deck railing. No matter what...

New Trends and Colors for Home Paint

Do you want to freshen up a wall, room, or your whole home? Consider the newest popular paint colors and trends to turn any dull or outdated space into a stunning new locale. Why Color Matters The paint color in your home sets the tone for each space, from muted, subdued colors to lighter, more...

Now Is a Good Time to Review and Refresh Your Materials Supply Chain

"Set it and forget it" doesn't apply to your supply chain. You need to identify and prequalify new materials suppliers on a regular basis. In this ever-changing environment, it’s critical to enhance your supply chain with additional expertise and capacity. Why? I see more and more owners of...

Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinets

Choosing the right kitchen cabinets is essential to creating the perfect kitchen and adding value to your home. Kitchen cabinets are a long-lasting feature and they contribute the largest design element to the kitchen itself. When you walk into a kitchen the first thing you want people to notice...

Royal Building Products Shares Several Projected Exterior Home Trends for 2020

Attention to a home's exterior is important for maximizing both resale value and enjoyment for homeowners. Taking on projects like siding, garage doors, or landscaping can be a homeowner's safest bet to get a high return on investment while renovating their homes. With an increasing amount of...

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...

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...

Do's and Don'ts of Home Winterization

Winter is on the way, and that means it’s time to get the house ready for the cold days ahead. Winterizing your home is the best way to avoid unexpected maintenance and repair bills during a time when you need your heating and other systems the most. Below, we will discuss things you need to...

Different Types of Window Materials and Their Advantages

Are you looking for replacement windows for your home or business? With so many types to choose from today, it can be a daunting task to choose the right windows to fit your needs. Generally, the different materials for windows actually refer to the material of the window frame. However, you can...

When It Comes to Asking Clients for a Deposit—Some Advice

Competitors are the biggest reason why Ryan Parsons, co-owner of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, in Lagrangeville, New York, is adamant about collecting a 50% deposit on every job sold. Since those jobs are usually around $2,000, that’s not an enormous amount of money. But securing it—even some...

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....

Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding

Installing their own vinyl siding can seem intimidating for many homeowners. The reality is that it’s fairly straightforward to install and work with. Most of the challenge comes in proper planning and frequent, accurate measuring. If you’re ready to tackle this project, just keep the following...

Where To Start When Building A Deck From Scratch

Building a deck from scratch is one of the toughest DIY projects one can take on. Think about it..it’s just some wood and a bunch of screws right? Thinking to yourself, you firmly believe this is something you can confidently do yourself and I believe in you. We have all been on at least one and...

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...

Turn Old Decks Into New Decks

Last spring a customer who Dennis Schaefer had built a cedar deck for during the '90s called to say he'd noticed some rot and thought that maybe the deck needed to be redone. It did. When Schaefer, who is the owner of Creative Wood Products, in Fenton, Mich., received similar calls from former...

Project Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is known as the kickoff of summer fun. Campgrounds, amusement parks and beaches all typically mark the long weekend as their season’s opening. If you find yourself staying home during Memorial Day weekend, there’s another thing the holiday weekend is known to kickoff which might be...

Customers Love Companies That Deliver the Personal Touch. Make Sure You're One of Them.

I travel quite a bit. My wife Nina and I are looking to see more of the world each year. Facilitating, consulting, and speaking take me all over the place. As a result, I have stayed in many different hotels. What makes a great hotel for me? How caring and engaged the staff is. Yes, the room should...