Stucco is one of the oldest building materials in continuous use. We can find examples of stucco wall covering that have survived over 1500 years. Nor is stucco limited to one geographic area of the world. Here in the United States, we recognize stucco construction as coming north from Mexico, yet it was used extensively … Read more
One of the many signs of a properly constructed home is a flat, level floor. But not all homes’ floors stay flat and level, even if a home is well-built. Settling of the foundation, as well as shifting of the ground beneath the home, can cause a number of structural problems, including floors becoming unleveled, … Read more
Many homeowners eventually build a garden shed in their backyard. That generally coincides with them deciding that their garage just isn’t big enough for everything they’re trying to store in it. Adding a shed, even a small one, provides someplace to put the lawn mower, wheelbarrow and other gardening tools, even if that’s all it … Read more
Bed is a favorite place for many. There’s nothing like spreading out on the bed after a long hard day and just relaxing. Those few minutes of quiet relaxation, before drifting off to sleep, can be the nicest part of the day. That good night’s sleep is also a very important part of preparing us … Read more
Adding wainscoting to a room can do a lot to dress it up, making the home look richer. Wealthy people have used it for years to make their homes stand out. Others don’t bother to, because of the expected high cost of the wainscoting. But if you do the wainscoting yourself, you can install it … Read more