Home improvement and repairs

• Manufactured Stone Veneer: Best Practices for Installing
  Posted on Tuesday July 08, 2025
  Follow these guidelines for installing manufactured stone veneer, including controlling moisture, installing the lath and scratch coat, and creating a solid bond. Continue Reading »
• How to Make Stair Stringers
  Posted on Thursday June 26, 2025
  Properly calculating and cutting stair stringers is essential for ensuring a safe, stable, and aesthetically pleasing staircase that meets building code requirements. Continue Reading »
• Adjustable Deck Joist Support
  Posted on Thursday June 26, 2025
  You have read that headline correctly. A new adjustable deck pedestal joist-support system is designed to transform how ground-level... Continue Reading »
• Drywall Repair Without Tape?! Try the Pumpkin-Cut Patch!
  Posted on Wednesday June 25, 2025
  Eliminating the joint tape saves time, labor and materials. Continue Reading »
• Setting Posts and Poles: Best Practices for Fence Installation with Concrete
  Posted on Tuesday June 24, 2025
  By Dirk Tharpe S hown is the  Nantucket   vinyl fence system from  Oldcastle APG 's  Catalyst Fence Solutions A fence installation or... Continue Reading »
• Solatube Skylights Bring Daylight Home
  Posted on Tuesday June 24, 2025
  Solatube skylights bring natural light inside the home. Continue Reading »
• Deep Cleaning & Maintenance for Home Interiors
  Posted on Tuesday June 17, 2025
  Tidying up can help make your home safer in emergencies, help you catch issues early, and improve your home’s health. Continue Reading »
• Embedding Objects in Epoxy
  Posted on Friday June 13, 2025
  A popular epoxy technique is to encapsulate objects within it. Continue Reading »
• New Kitchen & Bath Products for 2025
  Posted on Tuesday June 10, 2025
  Here are some highlights that turned our heads at the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), which is North America’s largest trade... Continue Reading »
• Insulation Insight for New Homes and Upgrades
  Posted on Wednesday June 04, 2025
  install home insulation for more comfort and energy efficiency Continue Reading »
• Building a Lean-to Shed
  Posted on Wednesday June 04, 2025
  We show the basics of constructing a storage shed attached to an existing structure. Continue Reading »
• Outdoor Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
  Posted on Thursday May 29, 2025
  From storm drains to sewer lines, outdoor maintenance, or the lack thereof, can impact your home and garden. Continue Reading »
• Tool Storage Hack
  Posted on Tuesday May 20, 2025
  This easy, budget-friendly tool storage hack makes a great space-saving solution for anyone with hand tools they need to organize. Continue Reading »
• American Lumber: SPFs is the Clear Choice for USA
  Posted on Thursday May 15, 2025
  Clearing Up the Confusion Between SPF and SPFs Lumber Continue Reading »
• Tariffs' Impact on Home Prices
  Posted on Thursday May 15, 2025
  Tariffs, if implemented, are likely to have a significant impact on the construction industry and the cost of home construction in the United States.  Continue Reading »