Types of Construction Defects This column is all about types of construction defects and misplaced hope. You can lose thousands of dollars, and sometimes tens of thousands of dollars, should you make this mistake. I do at least five short consult calls each week. The common denominator in almost all of the calls is that […]
Spackling and Caulking Tips I’ve been sharing with you the wonderful saga of my son’s basement remodeling project in past columns. Together, he and I have transformed 1,100 square feet of bare basement into five large rooms and a full bathroom. We’ve done all the work ourselves, and only work on Saturdays. It’s now time […]
Drone Home Inspection Thirteen months ago, my very good friends Steve and Karin were going about their daily lives in their wonderful home in Altadena, California. Several years before, I had visited for a week. Steve and I plowed through a long honey-do list. I donated my time to Steve to help pay back all […]
DIY Wood Preservatives There’s a very good chance you own something made of wood that’s exposed to the weather. It might be a fence, a deck, a dock, patio furniture, wood siding, a shed, etc. Wood is a marvelous material. It’s favored by many because it’s easy to cut, shape, and install. Wood can also […]
Vocational Schools - Create Master Craftsmen/women Again I need your help. You’ll be helping your children, any grandchildren, friends, neighbors, etc., too. You may not realize it, but there is a severe shortage of workers in just about every residential construction trade. Here’s another reality: Over 70% of the U.S. population hires people in the […]
Prier P-118 Installation Video This is the Prier P-118 hot/cold outdoor hydrant hose bib. It's very easy to install. I offer phone coaching if you get stuck.
Labor Cost to Install a New Front Door - Many Small Numbers Add Up I talked with Irene on the phone a few days ago. She lives in Connecticut and used my affordable phone coaching service. She needed to make sure the bid she received to repair wood rot next to her front door was […]
Relocation Checklist - You Need One for a Long-Distance Move Brian lives with his wife on the East Coast. He’s been a subscriber to my free newsletter for years. Brian is in a select group of virtual friends I’ve made over the years. It’s a delight to have email exchanges with these high-tech pen pals […]
Indirect Bathroom Lighting Ideas - My Daughter is an Expert It’s very hard to keep up with all of the improvements in building materials and products. Thousands of new things hit the marketplace each year. You need to focus on just one or two verticals to stay abreast of all that’s new. Lighting is a […]
DIY Staircase - Use My Ebook You may be like most folks. I’m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis. They might be constructed from wood, steel, or concrete. The vast majority of stairs in residential homes are made from wood. One of the […]
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