I’ve used screws as my main method of joining wood together for most of my life. It’s only recently when those screws have become largely replaced by dowels or mortise and tenon joints. Still, there are many times when screws are just the best and most convenient fastener choice to use. Of course, screw aren’t … Read more
At the most basic level, a house consists of walls and a roof, mounted on a foundation. Granted, there are a lot of other things that go into most homes, like plumbing and electrical; but I’m talking about the basic structure of the house itself. We can have all the wiring and piping in the … Read more
Attic insulation is critical to keeping a home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. More heat radiates out of the house through the roof in the wintertime and in through the roof in the summertime than it does through the walls. Heat loss in the winter is due to heat rising up … Read more
Any porch or deck over 30” off the ground requires some sort of railing, according to the Universal Building Code. If there are small children in the home, it might be a good idea to install such a railing, even if the porch isn’t that high off the ground. Children are accident prone and need … Read more
Recessed lighting, or “can lighting,” is popular for adding light to a room, providing highlights to make something stand out, or providing mood lighting. It is an excellent way of giving light to individual areas of a room, especially a large one, or to make a smaller room look bigger. It provides a cleaner, more … Read more