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Important Aspects of Your Home to Keep Up With

If you have wooden sills on top of the walls, see whether they are sound and whether cracks between wall and sills are calked to keep out moisture and cold air. See whether there is fire stopping on the sills between floor joists and, if so, whether it ... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan

Know About Termite Damage

As a home or building owner, you need to know that termite damage to your structure can be quite devastating and make that structure dangerous and weakened. Termite damage can be small and subtle, but when you look around your property, it can be a little... Read >
Author: Jesus Saku

Building Stairs on a Budget.

In this age of economic downturn, it is more important than ever to save every dime possible on your building projects. One of the most expensive areas of construction is found in stair building. There are several reasons for this. First, stairs are of... Read >
Author: Richard Truckner, Leslie Walker

Shed Maintenance

Once your new garden shed has pride of place in your garden it is a mistake to just assume that your shed will withstand whatever the elements throw at it without showing signs of wear and tear. If however you decide to invest a little time and effort wit... Read >
Author: SEO Positive

Wood Flooring – Reclaimed or Old Growth?

For those who know a little about wood flooring the term ‘old growth' continues to cause controversy. The aim of supplying this information is to educate potential wood flooring customers so that they can make informed purchases. The term old growth... Read >
Author: SEO Positive

Making A Structural Opening: Fitting Steel RSJ To Open Wall Up

When we consider a structural knock through or opening in a wall, the procedure is not so indifferent to perhaps creating an opening in a wall for a new window or door. But, this does not mean that the materials will be of the same specification as each i... Read >
Author: Kirk Smith

See You in the Basement

When building a basement, allow for a full 8-foot ceiling in the basement. This might require adding 8 to 16 inches to the height of the walls to allow for plumbing and ductwork that hangs down below the first-floor joists. You should also plan for future... Read >
Author: slhouseplans

Use of Leveling Compounds When Installing Ceramic Floor Tile

By Mark J. Donovan Leveling compounds are ideal for smoothing out a subfloor surface prior to installing ceramic floor tiles. To ensure your ceramic floor tiles will not crack over time, it is critical that they be installed on a rigid and level subflo... Read >
Author: Mark Donovan

How to Make a Shed Ramp

When you have a shed where you store large pieces of equipment and bicycles, it is almost essential that you have a ramp to make it easier to take these things out and put them back in. You need to make a shed ramp that is solid and will not shudder as if... Read >
Author: Ling Tong

Cabin Fever: The Practical Guide to Buying Your Dream Cabin

So you're dreaming of buying that piece of paradise, the ideal cabin tucked away from the buzz of the city. Call it what you will: your dream cabin, cottage, chalet, lodge, vacation home, whatever it is, it's your dream. Now, most folks when looking for t... Read >
Author: M Shane

Property Maintenance – Carpentry and Carpenters

Carpentry is a skilled trade that is undertaken by trained professionals known simply as carpenters. A carpenter is a craftsman who performs a wide range of woodworking skills that include the construction of buildings and furniture. The work generally in... Read >
Author: Helen

Soundproofing from loud upstairs neighbors in condo or apartment

One of the most common soundproofing questions I hear most is "How do I soundproof my condo or apartment from those noisy neighbors who live above?" Generally the most annoying noise is what is known as "foot fall" or "impact noise" Impact noise is noi... Read >
Author: Dr.BobO

Soundproofing a condo or apartment from upstairs neighbors with Dr Bob

How do I soundproof my condo or apartment from my noisy neighbors upstairs? This is by far the most asked question I hear on a daily basis. It is a question asked by prominent architects, engineers, major developers, and contractors. We are now finding ... Read >
Author: DrBobOrther

Repairing and Maintaining Walls

Like anything else that is man-made, walls in your home lose their "brand-new" look over time. Walls develop cracks and are eventually damaged as a result of accidents such as dings and smudges when you move objects around your home. Left uncared for, the... Read >
Author: Tired Dad Of Four

Home Buyer's Dirty Tricks

The good news for sellers is that most home buyers don't know the following tricks. Even if they did, many would hesitate to use them. Some of them are unfair, but some are just good tough negotiating tactics - I'll let you decide which are which. In any ... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman

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