Latest Articles
How Solar Panels Work To Power Your Home
Solar energy, at the base idea involves capturing the sun's energy and turning it directly into electricity for a business or home. Our sun can...
on Sep 24, 2018
How to Protect Your Home and Everything in It During a Renovation
A home renovation project marks the beginning of something new and therefore, it is almost always an exciting prospect for the entire family....
on Sep 21, 2018
5 Dead Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Landscape
Landscaping an entire yard is a big job, but a beautiful backyard doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little creativity and a little elbow...
on Sep 20, 2018
5 Tips for Hiring a Reliable Painting Contractor
Owning a house comes with rewards and burdens. If there’s one thing every homeowner can agree on, it’s that maintenance can be intimidating....
on Sep 20, 2018
Seven Things to Get When Remodeling Your Kitchen
If you’re a home owner, there’s probably going to come a time when you want to remodel parts of your home. Maybe the things you have in it are out...
on Sep 20, 2018
Popular Articles
Three Places to Spend Money on the Exterior of Your Home
When you have the exterior of your home remodeled, you are investing, time, energy and convenience into the project and you want to make sure that...
48149 Views
When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
Brushes are a good choice for painting trim and woodwork. They are also useful for cutting in the edges around the top and bottom edges and corners...
47339 Views
Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
Homemade headboards can add a lot of personality to any bedroom. They can be coordinated with existing furniture and room decor or they can be the...
45129 Views
Creating a Cottage Kitchen with Bead Board
Kitchen decor can range from modern and bold to elegant and elaborate by using strategic kitchen pieces. One of the most popular decorating trends...
27111 Views
Gas Fireplace Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Follow these steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting Gas Fireplaces repairs. For the average DIYer, this may seem intimidating, depending on the...
15840 Views
Construction / Materials
How to Turn a Brick Home into a Log Home
by Guest on Feb 12, 2010
Turning a brick home into a true log home may not be entirely possible, but achieving the look of a log home is certainly feasible. Creativity, imagination and a willingness to think outside the box, will make the transformation smooth and quick. Search through log home pictures and magazines to help decide on the look desired on both the inside and outside of the house. When ready, the tips below provide guidance on how to turn a brick home into a log home. Continue reading →
Earthbag Building Expands Worldwide (sandbag building)
by Guest on Jul 6, 2010
Earthbag building (sometimes called sandbag building) started about one hundred years ago providing safe, bulletproof and bomb resistant shelters for the military. They proved to be fast, simple to construct and durable. The same qualities that make earthbags useful for military and flood control purposes apply to building houses. Now people all over the world are using the same basic process of filling and stacking bags to build their dream homes, home offices, shops and other commercial buildings. Continue reading →
The Construction of Modular Buildings
by Guest on Nov 10, 2010
Modular buildings are constructed from prefabricated components made in a factory. Modular buildings can be constructed for temporary, semi permanent or permanent purposes. As they are quickly and easily constructed, they are very well suited to provide temporary emergency housing or when disasters occur such a fires for example. As modular buildings are constructed in a factory, the weather does not affect the construction time which means a more accurate and faster completion date is achievable unlike a traditional construction site where the weather and other factors often mean a building is delayed. Even electrical wiring is done in the factory. Continue reading →
Professional Contractor Resource: Addressing Customer Fears
by Guest on Jan 31, 2011
It is important to consider the psychology behind how prospective customers select a contractor. If you have a better understanding of your potential client and how they approach the decision making process, you are better equipped to attract their business. My research in this area points to an over-arching theme of consumer fear. The prospects are anxious because, to them, a home remodel is a really big deal. If you are selected, they will pay you a lot of money to do some pretty scary things (well, it’s scary to them) to their largest personal asset. Find ways to address this fear, and you will provide them with a sense of comfort and attract more business. Here are a few tips on how to do just that. Continue reading →
Taking Your Professional Contracting Business Online Part I: Website C
by Guest on Jan 31, 2011
Building an online presence is making its way into the “must-do†category for small and local businesses, particularly as the internet evolves into a primary resource for finding information about local services. If you are ready to take your professional contracting business online, the first step is – you guessed it – getting a website. Hiring a professional web designer is the best way to ensure that your site gives potential clients a positive impression of your business. You may be able to save a few bucks if you have a willing friend or family member who is a web designer, but whatever your approach, aim for a professional design with a consistent look and feel throughout the site. Continue reading →
Improve Your Contractor Business
by Guest on Feb 3, 2011
In today’s economic climate it is harder than ever to run a successful contractor business. The recent economic downturn and declining real estate market have forced many contractors to close shop. With consumer spending down, there are just fewer contracts to bid. This is, without a doubt, the perfect time for contractors to tighten their belts and carefully consider their business practices. You can’t afford to sit back and wait for things to go back to the way they were in 2005…. because while the economy will eventually recover, consumer attitudes have changed for good. You need to figure out what works in this new contractor climate… what saves money, what attracts/retains clients, what is bleeding the company? Get these aspects of your business squared away today and you’ll be more efficient and profitable tomorrow... you’ll probably sleep a little better too. Continue reading →
Industrial Wire and Mobile Shelving Systems
by Guest on Feb 11, 2011
Shelving units and systems are essential for all business premises whether it be a warehouse or an office. Organising files, stock and pallets makes for greater productivity in the workplace. Metal wire shelving (also known as wire decks) is a cost effective and strong alternative to timber and solid industrial steel shelving to store pallets and unusual shaped products. Industrial wire shelves are commonly used as a safety feature to stop pallets and products stored on them from falling through the rack structure and come in various weight duties and dimensions. Continue reading →
Types of Butterfly Valves
by Guest on Nov 16, 2011
Butterfly valves got their name from their appearance of a single rod surrounded by two semi-circular discs loosely resembling the body of a butterfly. Older cars that used carburetor instead of an electronic fuel injection system were probably the most commonly known types. Often confused with the choke, the purpose of the butterfly valve in the carburetor was to cut off air to the cylinders when the car was cold so that the car could be started with a rich mixture of gasoline and air. As the car would warm up, a temperature sensor would cause the valve to open up more to let more air into the engine. Actually, this is a great example of an actuated butterfly valve where an actuator outside the valve changes the position of the valve based upon an outside condition, in this case the engine temperature. Continue reading →
Plan Your Dream Cabin
by Lorena Benchis on Jan 20, 2012
Many people dream of building their own small cabin in the woods, just like in “Little House on the Prairie”. Constructing a simple cabin is not difficult, even if you have limited experience with building projects. There are ready-made plans available, or you can design your own. Just imagine opening the door to your new cabin, one summer morning. Rays of warm sunlight gently slant through the windows, lighting up a cosy place with everything you need: a pine table; a couple of mattresses cove Continue reading →
What is Concrete Cutting?
by Guest on May 14, 2012
Concrete cutting is a process of controlled sawing, drilling and removal of concrete performed by skilled operators using special saws that use diamond impregnated blades. Unlike the old-fashioned dusty "jack hammer" method, modern concrete cutting leaves a smooth attractive finish and utilizes water so as not to create any dust or mess. There are many different kinds of concrete cutting but the most common are wall sawing, core drilling and slab or flat sawing. Continue reading →
Articles Archive
Featured Articles
What Type of Licensed Contractor Should You Hire?
on Feb 28, 2017
Hire Contractors / Estimates
Looking for a specialty project? There are many types of contractors available for your home improvement needs. Finding the right type of...
Helpful Tips on Selecting the Right Contractor
on Feb 24, 2010
Hire Contractors / Estimates
Selecting a reliable contractor can be a difficult and time consuming task, due to the fact the industry has a variety of terms, cost,...
Sponsored Articles
How Solar Panels Work To Power Your Home
on Sep 24, 2018
Improvements / Remodeling
Solar energy, at the base idea involves capturing the sun's energy and turning it directly into electricity for a business or home. Our sun can...
How to Protect Your Home and Everything in It During a Renovation
on Sep 21, 2018
Improvements / Remodeling
A home renovation project marks the beginning of something new and therefore, it is almost always an exciting prospect for the entire family....
5 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Interior Design
on Sep 11, 2018
Interior Design / Decor
Do you enjoy wasting your money, time and effort? Of course not. Yet, that’s precisely what happens to a lot of people when they want to...
Using Bridging Loans in Your Property Purchases and Renovations
on Jul 26, 2018
Real Estate / Finance
The world of finance is rapidly growing especially in the field of bridging loans in many areas from parents helping their children onto the...
Random Articles
Why Might Your Water Bill be Especially High?
A high water bill is never welcome; it’s even less so when you cannot understand why it’s so high. You can expect a higher bill if you have been...
Woodworking Safety Part II: Essential Woodshop Safety Supplies
Part I of this series covered safety attire that should be worn or available for use in a woodshop. In Part II, we cover some essential safety...
Remove Mold from Your Shower - Chemical Free!
Persistent damp, musty conditions are all mold needs to take root, grow and proliferate. Unfortunately, these conditions often exist in the place...
7 Interesting Ways to Use Pastels in Your Home Interiors
With chalky shades for walls, fabrics and accessories, you can spruce up the look of your modern interiors and give a chic and relaxed feel to it....
8 Point Mitre Saw Buying Guide
A mitre saw is a functional tool that lets you cut through numerous angles. It is a must-have item for woodworkers, carpenters, and anyone in the...