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
Adding wainscoting to a room can significantly 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 wainscoting cost. But if you do the wainscoting yourself, you can install it for as little as about … Read more
The Kerdi shower wall products, manufactured by Schluter Systems, are designed to provide a waterproof substrate for the installation of tile in showers. While one might argue that the tile and grout itself is waterproof, building code requires the use of water-resistant drywall or other waterproof products under tile around bathtubs and in shower stalls. … Read more
Barn doors are coming back in style, but not on barns. Today we’re seeing barn doors used in homes, much like the pocket doors of yesteryear, in places where a standard swinging door might not fit well. They’re also an option for sliding closet doors. The barn door style fits in nicely with the industrial … Read more