Most people are afraid to install shingles on their own roofs, and with good reason. A full third of fatal construction accidents happen from people falling off of roofs; so proper safety is essential when installing any sort of roof. But with the right safety precautions in place, installing a roof really isn’t all that … Read more
If your home has a gas hot water heater and gas-fired hot water heating, you might be a prime candidate for changing both of these units out for a combination boiler/water heater. Why would you want to do this? Because that combination unit could save you a considerable amount of money on your monthly energy … Read more
Many homes have a part called a sump pit pump installed in the basement or crawl space. This basement sump pit pump is necessary when the low point in the home’s plumbing is falling below the level of the sewage lines, allowing wastewater from the home to be forcibly ejected by the pump into those … Read more
For those that want something better than a tub/shower combination in their bathroom, the next step up is usually to install separate tubs and showers. This gives a lot more flexibility in design, as well as allowing you to have a bigger shower than you would have otherwise. Of course, separating the two also makes … Read more
Having a shed in the backyard is handy, a great place to keep gardening and yard tools out of the rain, but conveniently available for use when you need them. It also frees up space in the garage, which is normally taken up, storing those tools. The shed keeps you from having to haul those … Read more