Contract completion times are one of the most common complaints by consumers however by asking a few questions up front most of the headaches can be eliminated.
Like no other business Remodeling and Building Contractors are always blamed for longer then expected completion times, delays in service while the work is being completed and delays before work begins. In some cases the blame is justified however in many cases it is just miscommunication of all of the …
Every Fall the number of accidents caused by collisions with deer populations has risen. For the past 5 years West Virginia has been the hardest hit but other states with similar agriculture and high deer populations see very similar numbers.
Since deers have a high center of gravity… meaning very thin legs and heavy bodies when the average passenger car comes into contact the deer will slide over the vehicle’s hood and directly into the windshield. Additionally …
The Fall season means you will be preparing for a number of coming holidays. With the holidays come visitors and you may want to decorate the exterior of your home to make it more inviting or you may just want to provide some extra light outside of your home so guests that arrive after dark won’t be tripping on the way to your door.
The benefit of low voltage lighting is that you normally can …
Long Term Food Storage is important for many reasons including emergency food sources and even for saving money but how long can dried beans really be saved?
Adzuki, Black, Black-eyed, Black Turtle, Garbanzo, Great Northern, Kidney, Lentils, Lima, Mung, Navy, Pink, Pinto, Small Red, Soy, and Split-pea can all be dried and stored.
A recent study has shown that Dried Beans can be stored for 30 years. This was the length of the study and it …
Taking care of your garden is a year round task and even in winter you want to make sure that large amounts of snow, debris and wind do not knock down your trellises, fences and cause damage you will need to repair in the spring.
However for most of us Fall is the last time that we will do any serious work in our gardens.
Early in the season we will be picking the last …
The use of fiberglass and foam insulation in homes has been widely accepted as the cheapest and most efficient method of reducing heat loss however there are organizations that are experimenting with the use of post manufacturing waste as an alternative.
America and the world wears a lot of Denim and cotton products that produce huge amounts of waste for the manufacture. Although Cotton being a natural fiber will break down much quicker then a …
Recently someone was telling me about this couple they know who were buying their first home after living in an Apartment for the first 5 years of their marriage.
The couple had some very different thoughts about what aspects of different homes were right for them. Both of the spouses were college educated. The wife was working in business and the husband was a new graduate lawyer.
When I was hearing the description of what they …
Depending on your driving habits and the quality of fuel you put in your car it is a good idea to change your car’s fuel filter once every 12 to 24 months.
Because the process is normally pretty easy it is something that you can do yourself with a couple hand tools and safety glasses.
Before you start you will need to pickup a new filter at your automotive supply store (check our store for good …
One of the larger costs in adding Solar Power to your home is the cost of labor.
Although the process of installing Solar Panels is pretty simple and requires only basic Tools and Skills connecting any electrical generator to your home or modifying loads on your roof will require inspections and other steps that get in the way more then anything else.
So, is it possible to do all the work yourself or do you definitely …
Smaller cracks in drywall can actually be more difficult to repair then larger cracks that you can mud and tape but there is a way that you can get decent results that will last for years.
The first thing you need to do is inspect the crack and note its location.
If the crack in your drywall is over a doorway or over a window then you could have a structural problem with your house. If …
Wasting water can be costly and it is interesting to know that of all wasted water in residential buildings the culprit is your toilet.
The good news is fixing a leaking toilet does not need to cost a lot and most people can do this themselves with only a few simple tools. When you are done you will have a toilet that works better and gets clogged less often and you will save money on …
In this howto we will look at site maintenance and waste removal.
When you are improving your home with moderate sized projects like adding a deck, replacing windows and doors or remodeling a basement or garage there is going to be a lot of waste materials that you need to get rid of.
Good management of your project means that you remove the waste from your work area at the end of every day. The reason that you must be diligent about …