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Home Building - Glass & Acrylic Block - Brad Franklin
Glass and acrylic block offer a unique, yet practical way to enhance most any home. It’s beautiful, strong, sound-deadening, thermal insulating, good security and fire protection, and allows natural light to enter while still giving privacy. And with a host of exciting new products, colors... Submitted 5 years 108 days ago.

Replacement Window Installer Shares Secrets - Robert Clarke
Are you thinking about taking on a good do-it-yourself home improvement project? With some simple tools and a few tips from a professional installer, you can take on the job of installing your own vinyl replacement windows. Advantages The newer vinyl replacement windows have many benefits... Submitted 6 years 137 days ago.

Avoid Problems Painting Aluminum and Vinyl Siding - Robert Clarke
By: Robert Clarke Anyone with older aluminum siding is well aware of the paint chalking problem. Just rub your hand along the old siding and the chalky old paint will be all over your palm. Trying to get paint to stick to this could be a real problem. This is due to oxidation of the paint.... Submitted 6 years 159 days ago.

Remedies for a Wet Basement - Robert Clarke
A wet basement can be just a nuisance or even real nightmare. Each year, thousands of homeowners are faced with the unpleasant side effects of seasonal rainfall. Problems they can face range from just dampness to even flooding. Chronic basement leakage is a serious problem that can destroy... Submitted 6 years 193 days ago.

Garden Grabbing Scrappage Will Lead To Less Land For Sale - Fiona Davies
A mixed response has occurred in respect of garden grabbing and the Government's decision to remove density targets and abolish garden grabbing. They aim to do this by declassifying gardens as brownfield land, land which can be developed on. This in turn could lead to less land for sale ands... Submitted 1 year 39 days ago.

Building Materials and Construction Estimation - - Tim Davis
Many new home owners preparing for the construction of a new home believe that when they buy a set of plans a materials list is included. The facts are that this is actually rare. Most architects, designers, and drafters do not supply these with their plans. Which opens another profession... Submitted 1 year 304 days ago.

Rethinking the Front Walk - - Roselind Hejl
We recently built a contemporary farmhouse style home. There was no lawn sod or sprinkler system for extra water. Deer are rampant in the neighborhood, so the landscaping choices are limited. We have dry periods too. Lady Bird Johnson once said - I like it when the land speaks its own language in... Submitted 3 years 8 days ago.

Drywall Texture: A Long Term Investment - - Roselind Hejl
Drywall texture is a compound that is rolled, sprayed, or troweled onto the sheetrock after the taping and floating of joints is complete. It is the same material as the joint compound, but thinned down with water and applied to the wall surface. There is a lot of variation in styles of texture... Submitted 3 years 148 days ago.

Planning for Construction Cost Escalations - Richard Allen
Construction costs are rising. Materials are in short supply. Projects are always seemingly under-funded. Nationally, owners are dealing with cost escalation issues that seem poised to only get worse. Since late 2003 construction costs nationwide have been rising faster than the rate of... Submitted 3 years 308 days ago.

That 70s Building: For a Modern Dilemma, an Intriguing Architectural Solution - J. Louise Larson
While architect Wayne Schlock, AIA loves Pasadena, Calif.'s unique and historic Arts & Crafts-era niche, he has an affinity for the modern-era buildings that sprung up there in the past 50 years. Undeterred by dated details that might leave others unenthused, Schlock's Bluepoint Architecture &... Submitted 3 years 362 days ago.

When Finishing Your Attic is the Best Choice, And When It Isn’t - Dan Fritschen
When trying to increase the amount of living space in a home, there are several options to consider. Remodeling or finishing an attic into needed living space is certainly one option. There are others, as well. These include finishing a basement or garage or adding onto your existing home. ... Submitted 4 years 223 days ago.

Efficient Floor Plans Provide Smooth Traffic Flow - Brad Franklin
When looking over floor plans for your new house you will want to make sure they fit the lifestyle of your family, while providing a smooth traffic flow. Having to go through one room to get into another one may be necessary in some instances, but proper planning of the floor plan will eliminate... Submitted 4 years 295 days ago.

6 Great Reasons to Buy a House Now! - Thomas Worman
Everyone dreams of owning a new home. Having been a builder for 23 years, Ive watched the market in its ups and downs. Here are some tips for todays market. 1) This is a buyers market. The supply is greater than the demand which means there are more homes on the market for sale then the... Submitted 4 years 342 days ago.

Home Building - Choosing your Stairs - Brad Franklin
Beyond performing their purely practical functions as vertical passageways, most staircases serve as powerful design elements, presenting strong vertical lines, rhythm and pattern, and graceful forms. A stairway is an opportunity for you to be expressive. Most conventional stairs are relatively... Submitted 5 years 70 days ago.

Home Building - Interior Wall Coverings - Brad Franklin
They are the background of every room; they set the tone for your house; they are the first way that you begin creating your environment—they are your walls. With recent technological advances, fashioning a new mood has never been easier—or more fun. From paint to wallpaper to (yes) leather... Submitted 5 years 75 days ago.

Home Building - Exterior Siding - Brad Franklin
Nothing will impact the appearance of your home more dramatically than the type of siding you choose, so it’s no surprise that homeowners are looking to dress to impress. As you look for exterior siding, look for a material that suits the style of your house, fits your lifestyle and works... Submitted 5 years 96 days ago.

Home Building - Bathroom - Bathroom Countertops - Brad Franklin
When it comes to bathroom countertops theres no limit to how creative you can be, because most countertops are custom-designed for each installation. There are hundreds of colors, patterns, and materials to choose from, but not all of them work well in the bathroom where water and condensation... Submitted 5 years 146 days ago.

Home Building - Bathroom - Bathtub Basics - Brad Franklin
The most important thing to consider when choosing a bathtub is comfort. Tubs are being designed in every conceivable size and shape and come in a variety of materials. The best way to choose one is to think about how you'll want to use it and then don't be shy - go to several showrooms and... Submitted 5 years 147 days ago.

How to Choose the Best Kitchen Cabinets for You - Pamela Parker
Kitchen remodeling can increase your home’s resale value, but it can also increase your own daily enjoyment of your home. Cabinets are really the equivalent of furniture, and buying them is similar in many ways to buying a car. All cabinets will hold your stuff, just as all cars will get you... Submitted 5 years 347 days ago.

Structure And Building Waterproofing - Keep Your Building And Investment Safe From Water Damage - danlevy
The concept of waterproofing or protecting buildings against the damaging action of water derives from the need to avoid water and humidity related elements that act negatively upon constructions. This negative effect can present itself in several ways, creating health problems, structure... Submitted 5 years 363 days ago.

Luxury Modular Homes - Kristy Annely
Modular homes are made of units called modules, shipped to a building site and assembled. They are of different types, structures, designs and budgets. The modular home method combines the benefits of engineering and shop floor manufacturing to produce high quality homes. Compared to traditional... Submitted 6 years 45 days ago.

Small Modular Homes - Kristy Annely
Modular houses widely range in size and style from small weekend getaways to huge permanent homes. Small modular houses are suited for small families, bachelors and those looking for simple, elegant, budget-friendly housing. Modular homes are made of units called modules made at manufacturing... Submitted 6 years 45 days ago.

Things to consider when building a house - Brandon Langlois
It is everyone's dream to own their own home. For most people, purchasing a home is likely the biggest single investment they will make in their lifetime. With new housing starts at an all-time high, it may be time for you to consider getting into the market. If you are looking for a home that is... Submitted 6 years 74 days ago.

Now Encapsulate Contaminated Materials to Remedy Pollution Problems. - - Harvey Chichester
Remediation of pollution can be expensive and technically difficult. Now many state and local pollution control agencies have found that encapsulating contaminated concrete is the most economical and long lasting solution for existing contamination. 100% solid epoxy can seal contaminants into the... Submitted 1 year 12 days ago.

The “Green Approach” To Hiring Home Renovation Contractors: - - Jody Costello
Green building has been all the rage the last couple of years and for good reason. Reducing waste, conserving and repurposing materials and creating a sustainable structure and project benefit’s everyone and protects the environment. But did you know that you could apply these same... Submitted 1 year 43 days ago.