Home Contractors

Hiring a painting contractor will certainly take the stress out of your house painting task. This decision of yours will make a huge difference in your house painting and other home improvement activities. Professional paint job protects your home or property from harsh weathers for years to come; it makes […]

Building Instructions The best method for creating a practice studio which will let you do live rehearsals and recordings is to follow the instructions in the free brochure Acoustics 101 which you can download from http://www.auralex.com. You’ll learn that maximum soundproofing for your music studio requires construction of a “room […]

If you are going to build a new home, you may be wondering how much it would cost you. This is a difficult question to answer as there are a lot of factors to take into account when figuring out the construction cost. Therefore, let’s take a look at 4 […]

The use of energy in our homes is inescapable, providing heating and electricity within the home. Traditionally, we have been reliant on fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil to provide for our energy needs. Fossil fuels by nature are a finite resource and will eventually run-out. In addition […]

Using the square footage in your basement can be the cheapest useable square footage in your house. OK, what does that mean to you? Simple, if you want to save money, and I mean a lot, use the basement square footage as part of your home… not just what holds […]

In this time of economy recession one major challenge that people, especially those in the cities battles with is their rent. The thought of a phone call from landlords or agents has led many to developing high blood pressure. I know you have been thinking of building your own house. […]

How exciting! You’re about to go into so much debt that it could take you 30 years to get out of it -kidding (kind of). You’ve probably heard that real estate is a great investment. And it totally is! But, in some cases buying a house can be a nightmare […]

The concept of Universal Design consists of integrating unique features into home plans in an effort to enhance comfort and convenience for today’s lifestyle, combined with the ability to adapt to changing needs in the future without extensive remodeling. The features are virtually invisible and are certainly not obvious, but […]

Panelized framing walls can be a godsend. Or, they can be a pain in the butt. With a little forethought and planning, you can ensure that you experience the advantages.   Most home builders use some form of panelization. Framers on site at a “stick-built” home, typically build the framework […]

Building a home is an arduous task for any living creature, from weaver bird to man! The amount of industry and thoughtfulness that goes into it is a great tribute to the concept of family and its inestimable value! A weaver bird will painstakingly weave threads of dry grass into […]