A building inspector is the quality control inspector between the contractors and the homeowners. Building inspectors need to work with the builders to ensure all aspects of the home construction meet the standards. In some areas, there may be both a city building inspector and a country building inspector.
In this issue, readers' comments, renewable foam insulation that is green, shed comments from here and down-under, interior doors, tankless heaters, the ReStore program, requirement for a special deck grating, followup report on the digital inspection camera, crown molding and a special on the Insulation DVD.
A screen porch makes a great place to spend a quiet evening. But before starting your screened porch project, be sure your screen porch design complies with local zoning regulations. Once your plans have been approved, you can begin building a screen porch.
Fieldstone, while a nuisance to a farmer, was a building material for their fieldstone retaining wall or foundations. Some homes even have a fieldstone wall in a basement. A fieldstone veneer wall requires special construction so it doesn't fall over.
A wall cabinet is the second most needed cabinet in a house. Adding a bathroom wall cabinet over the toilet allows for lots of storage. A wooden wall cabinet or a metal wall cabinet can match the style of your home, while adding that extra storage area.
Roof repair can be need at any time. A wind storm or a fallen tree limb are just some of the reasons for an emergency roof repair. If you don't do a roof leak repair quickly, an entire section of your drywall ceiling can fall.
A hardwood floor is great looking and very durable. Hardwood floor installation is possible for the home do-it-yourselfer if your room is not too complicated. Hardwood floor refinishing methods have reduced the dust sanding process. With proper hardwood floor care, your hardwood flooring will look great for years.
Anderson Windows is a major manufacturer in the USA. Anderson casement windows are easy to install. The Anderson vinyl-coated wood windows had a nailing fin with a prepunched hole for installation. Consider purchasing extra window hardware when getting new Anderson windows.
To repair a home foundation, the advise of a residential structural engineer is recommended. The home foundation repair cost could take your breathe away. There are several alternatives to foundation repairs.
Home window repair requires a little searching before you attempt the broken window repair. Check with local window-replacement companies to see how the windows are manufactured. You can discover how to take apart the moving parts first, then the home window repairs will go easier.
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