There is confusion knowing how to go green. There are many green products available, but are they all environmentally friendly? The impact on the environment and the return of investment are all factors to consider.
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Concrete piers can support lots of weight when you are building your deck. The type of soil you have can affect the size and depth of the piers. In most areas, frost heave will be a consideration. Proper deck footing will keep your deck solid and safe.
What is wood rot and how can you repair rotten wood? The type of lumber being used today can accelerate wood rotting. There are some tips to help prevent wood rot in your home.
In this Newsletter, a visit to the top of Mt. Washington, Meghan in California, a new Milwaukee saw blade, a reader asks about painting floors and two mixers for sale.
The trick when repairing brick pavers is to get the replacement brick paver level and to match colors. Brick pavers will weather outside over the years. If your replacement paver is brand new, it might not match.
When you need to repair drywall, here are some tips to make that wall repair look like new. Holding the drywall repair piece in place is simple with this block method.
Building your own home as a do it yourself project is a major undertaking. Before you calculate all the man-hours required to build your house. It is not something that can be done part time. Be sure you have the time to do it properly.
In this newsletter, working on Mt. Washington for the Newton's Revenge race, updates on liens and affidavits, another product recall, find answers quicker with the AsktheBuilder search engine, a new whitepaper, installing ceramic tile trim, a checklist sale and shipping charges for Stain Solver.
There are many pros and cons about the foam-board insulation product P2000. Is this insulation better then fiberglass or other conventional insulation. Read the story of one P2000 user.
Excavating a new home lot must be carefully planned. Foundation holes have to be the proper depth and not too big. Your site excavation plans needs to consider sidewalks, driveways and the trees you want to save.
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