Category: New Construction
Concrete Basics
Many of the buildings in ancient Rome, Italy were constructed with concrete. The Pantheon is one of them, it was built in 447 BC and is more than 43 meters high. It is constructed of both marble and concrete. New York City would be spread out about a hundred miles in each direction if it [...]
House Framing Basics
Whether you are going to frame a new house or remodel your current home; there are several framing basics with which you you need to become familiar. Most of the houses in the United States are framed with wood studs. In older homes studs were mostly 2×4, however today many homes are being framed using [...]
Metal Roofs for Homes
In the early to mid 20th Century, if you had a metal roof on your house, it was because you were poor and it was all that you could afford. The metal roofs then were of corrugated, galvanized metal and if you remember they were called “tin roofs”. No middle or upper income family would [...]
Building a House – 12 Important Steps
Once you have considered all of the pros and cons of building your own home and you see this happening in your future, move very cautiously straight ahead. After you have settled on a budget and a floor plan, you are now ready for the real work and the many decisions in this process. You [...]
Should I Build My Own House
Building your own home can be an exhilarating experience or perhaps a disaster. You can do it, but you should move slowly and with much caution. I am a retired home builder and trust me, there could be many pitfalls awaiting you. I have seen a number of people fall into them. Probably the saddest [...]
Converting a garage into living space
A normal garage is approximately 20’ by 22’(minimum). This is an adequate size for two cars, but is a poor use of space if you intend to leave it this size. A more practical use of this space and a more cozy look would be to erect a wall adjusting the room size to 18’ [...]
Home Improvement Professionals
Over my years in the home building and remodeling business, I have seen many people taken to the cleaners by dishonest contractors due to their naivety. Here are some general consumer tips for all home services regardless of the specific trade. I noticed an add which stated that in less than 5 minutes by filling [...]
Water and Fire Damage Restoration
Always hire a professional for extensive water and fire damage restoration. Restoration is a very difficult task and requires a lot of attention to detail. The home occupants’ safety and health could be in jeopardy if proper procedures are not implemented. Water damage from a storm, flood or burst pipe, can be dangerous. Mold, mildew [...]
How To Hire a Contractor
Having been a Remodeling Contractor years back, it grieves me to hear of some of the horror stories of bad experiences people have with their contractor. I also know that there are two sides of every conflict. Now let us start with a clean slate and set some ground rules that will provide the basis [...]
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