Remodeling Rules :: A Few (House) Rules to Live By
As the daughter of an architect dad and a DIY queen of a mother, I think I truly had no choice but to become a home enthusiast. From growing up watching my...
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Remodeler Spotlight :: Da Vinci Remodeling (Denver)
******* I guess you are doing something right when a peer — met only recently — asks for your opinion on a newly developed blog. Paul Coates — the driver behind Da Vinci...
Building Moxie with Style House Realty :: An Interview With Amanda Lopez
Visiting the million-dollar question from above again briefly, I re-phrase, "Are green homes selling faster; are they paying off - are they fetching a higher price?" Her response - "As I said,...
Sources Spotlight :: Southern Sales Services (Baltimore) :: How to Shop a Building Supply Auction
How to Shop a Building Supply Auction. Everything is sold on consignment and with 250 cosigners delivering around 1,000 tractor-trailers full of building materials annually, sales are not limited to these auction...
Installing a Solar Thermal Set-up :: Inside the Pro’s Home
While there are certainly systems that can get you off of the grid, Bill's isn't one of them. Virtually all thermal/hot water systems are supplemental only, and they work in tandem with...
Replacement Window Options :: aka Window Shopping in 3 Steps
But the point being: If it's too much for a professional, someone who supposedly sells and installs windows, and they have difficulty navigating the maze of decisions, imagine how hard it must...
The Curious Case of the Exploding Toilet :: The Mysterious Crack & Its Damage
This mysterious crack, as he tells me now, was approximately 1/8 inch wide and ran from above the flush handle, down and all the way around to the back of the tank's...
Removing Rust from Hardware that Cannot Be Removed :: Options
I have worked rusty hinges with either steel wool and/or sandpaper. In extreme cases, I have even loaded up my detail sander and went at it that way. There are a few...
The Curious Case of the Exploding Toilet :: Better Vacation Planning
Ok, it didn't explode -- the toilet, its tank had developed a rather large crack that ran from its base all the way up to the flush handle. My immediate feeling is...
How to Adjust a Wood Exterior Door without Planing or Sanding (kinda)
With this door, wood, it will expand and contract with changing weather conditions. And for John here -- and though all six sides of the door seem thoroughly painted, the humid summer...
How to Remodel a Bungalow :: Start Where the Water Is and Then Move to the Air
They always say put the money where the water is. In other words, you as a homeowner often get the most from your remodeling dollar with work on the kitchen and on...
Attic Remodel Before and After :: Row Home or Town House
John had this great space in his attic that he wanted to convert into a home office. The space was already pretty well complete i.e. subfloor down, drywall finished, etc., but ....