Blog Skip Navigation Site Navigation Home About DIY Videos Forms Offers Product Showroom Window & Door Contact Social Media Links facebook twitter instagram houzz Recent Blog Posts Showing 1 - 25 of 160 1 2 3 4 5 last » Revive a Room Using Color 01 Dec Any room can look drab and uninspiring if it hasn’t been updated in years. You don’t need to do major renovations, buy all new furniture, or completely change... Read More Revive a Room Using Color Winter Home Improvement Projects 01 Dec It’s easy to feel cooped up inside after a few months of winter. The holiday buzz has died down, you’ve finally finished putting away all those seasonal... Read More Winter Home Improvement Projects DIY Home Projects Before Holiday Company 01 Nov Whether you are planning a casual party, a large formal dinner, a festive gathering, or a combination of all three during the holidays, it can be helpful to... Read More DIY Home Projects Before Holiday Company 8 Tips to Help Find Employees During Low Unemployment 01 Nov A shortage of skilled labor continues to plague the remodeling industry. In time like these, it’s more important than ever to reach out to potential employees... Read More 8 Tips to Help Find Employees During Low Unemployment How to Make Drywall Airtight 01 Oct An air barrier stops air from leaking into exterior walls. That not only keeps heat from escaping, but it also prevents moisture from entering into stud, joist... Read More How to Make Drywall Airtight How to Repair Plaster on Lath 01 Oct We’ve all seen it, and we’ve all done it. To mount an HVAC duct, we’ve cut through a plaster wall with a recip saw, sending plaster flying and leaving the lath... Read More How to Repair Plaster on Lath Building Resiliency 01 Sep Now that hurricane season is officially upon us, this is a good time for remodelers to think about upgrades to make existing houses more resilient. Updated... Read More Building Resiliency Porcelain: Facts, Myths, and Tips 01 Sep Porcelain is a really versatile material. It can be used in places like showers, flooring, backsplashes, and fire surrounds. We saw an increased interest in... Read More Porcelain: Facts, Myths, and Tips Estimating Shortcuts for Circular Concrete Shapes 01 Aug When it comes to estimating concrete quantities, most remodelers rely on a quote from a subcontractor. But occasionally it’s easier to estimate the costs... Read More Estimating Shortcuts for Circular Concrete Shapes 4 Rules for Flexible Ducts that Remodelers Need to Know 01 Aug On most projects, HVAC flexible ductwork is located in designated chases that maximize the efficiency of the airflow. But the path for the final branch of the... Read More 4 Rules for Flexible Ducts that Remodelers Need to Know Deck Staining and Sealing Tips 01 Jul 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... Read More Deck Staining and Sealing Tips July 4th Weekend Projects 01 Jul Every homeowner wants their home to look its best, and there are plenty of easy, effective projects you can tackle over a summer weekend to spruce up your home... Read More July 4th Weekend Projects 3 Tips for Resilient Decking 15 Jun Building decks in areas regularly exposed to moisture, such as rainy or snowy climates and shaded property, is often an invitation for rot and... Read More 3 Tips for Resilient Decking Top Nine Home Design Trends for 2021 01 Jun NAHB recently recognized more than 160 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling, and community projects at the annual Best in American Living... Read More Top Nine Home Design Trends for 2021 Project Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend 15 May 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... Read More Project Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend Things to Consider Before Starting Your Deck Project 01 May Building your own deck can be a rewarding experience for any handyman or homeowner. If you are looking to build a deck for your home, then here a few things to... Read More Things to Consider Before Starting Your Deck Project Your Deck: Do-over or Makeover? 15 Apr If your old deck is looking worn and shabby, you might be thinking it’s time to demolish it and start over with a newly designed deck. While that’s a perfectly... Read More Your Deck: Do-over or Makeover? Hardwood and Laminate Flooring Markets Projected to Rebound 01 Apr While laminate and hardwood flooring have experienced greater exposure on home-improvement and home-flipping shows, both experienced sales decreases in 2018,... Read More Hardwood and Laminate Flooring Markets Projected to Rebound Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes 15 Mar Imagine you use a vacuum-seal bag to store your winter clothes during the spring and summer. Your clothes are tightly packed in a waterproof, dustproof package... Read More Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes How to Apply a Backsplash 01 Mar A backsplash can instantly update your kitchen or bath with modern materials, a touch of color, and new textures, creating a customized focal point to draw the... Read More How to Apply a Backsplash Opening Up A Bearing Wall 15 Feb 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... Read More Opening Up A Bearing Wall Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinets 01 Feb 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... Read More Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinets Managing Interior Painting Projects: A Top 10 List of Best Practices 15 Jan 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... Read More Managing Interior Painting Projects: A Top 10 List of Best Practices General Woodworking Knowledge 01 Jan Woodworking encompasses an incredibly wide spectrum. This includes anything from making knickknacks and birdhouses, to building heirloom furniture and ornate... Read More General Woodworking Knowledge Remodeling Ideas for Winter 15 Dec 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... 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