A consortium of Southeast U.S. utility companies recently premiered the Good Cents® Environmental Program. The program helps with saving energy in new house construction. Here is a partial list of environmentally friendly products.
Often, homeowners wish to get involved in their projects for one or more reasons. Frequently, they wish to combine the sense of accomplishment with cost savings. Here are some sweat equity jobs that can save money on home construction.
Disagreements happen between homeowners and contractors. There are alternative dispute resolutions besides going to court. Try these dispute resolution alternatives.
Modern vinyl resilient flooring bear little resemblance to linoleum of old. Resilient floorings today incorporate a wide range of materials which make them far more durable and bouncy than the old. Check out cork flooring, vinyl floor tile and rubber flooring.
House plans and blueprints are intimidating to many. But good house blueprints are the heart and soul of a project. Plans require Detail!
Residential heating and cooling systems are very complex. HVAC ductwork must be properly designed and sized. Equalized static pressure is important for air flow. Ductwork sizing must allow the proper amount of air to enter and leave each room.
Foam insulation can now be used around doors and windows without causing them to jam. New spray foam insulation remains flexible after curing. Tim Carter explains how to insulate with this do it yourself spray insulation.
Putting wallpaper around windows can be quick and easy with these tips from Tim Carter. With his advice about how to hang wallpaper around windows, you'll get perfectly matching seams, and your wallpaper will be plumb each time.
New copper pipe fittings already come with the solder in them. This video, hosted by Tim Carter, shows you how to solder copper pipe using these copper fittings.
Soldering copper pipes is an important skill for many home improvement projects. Tim Carter shows you how to solder copper pipe to get a water tight seal.
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