Guest Blogger #953, Entry #2390, May 7, 2013 Chances are that this summer you’ll be spending a lot of time on the deck catching up with old friends and family on your outdoor deck. Under the patio umbrellas, you’ll be sipping ice tea, eating barbecue and swatting away all those countless mosquitoes. Yes, the summer is a perfect…
Guest Blogger #771, Entry #1824, November 14, 2012 So you want to embark on a self-build project? The best thing you can do is to know exactly what steps you will need to take in order to get the build going on time and under budget. Follow these tips in order to have your self-build…
Guest Blogger #651, Entry #1550, September 2, 2012 You have dreamed of the perfect home renovation for a long time and are finally ready to make it a reality. Your vision is to create an inspiring and inviting place for family and friends to gather, and you hope the redo will also increase the value…
Entry #1468, August 16, 2012 While most of us focus on getting our younger children and college students back to school this season, we forget that adults who are pursing home related careers are also headed back to school. Whether you are interested in home interiors, architecture, construction, landscaping and more, this is the best…
Guest Blogger #582, Entry #1331, June 23, 2012 All homeowners harbor at least a few issues with their current place of residence. Perhaps the avocado wallpaper and shag carpet in the basement make you feel like you’re stuck in an episode of That ’70s Show, or the leaky faucet in the master bath has got…
Guest Blogger #473, Entry #1099, April 17, 2012 Whilst having a staircase in your home is extremely practical, not to mention essential in most cases, it can also be a potentially dangerous place, especially for children and seniors. It is therefore extremely important to ensure that your stairs are as safe as possible for anyone…
Guest Blogger #370, Entry #958, February 14, 2012 Whether you’re looking for a few simple ways to green up your home design or you’re totally committed to earning a LEED certification with your building project, you may be wondering how to get started. Unless you’re an expert in eco-friendly building design or you happen to…
Guest Blogger #365, Entry #948, February 8, 2012 When most people consider the field of construction, they imaging buff guys in hard hats carrying wooden slats, hauling loads of bricks, riveting steel girders, or operating heavy machinery; in other words, hard manual labor. And while a fair number of “unskilled” workers are required to get…
Guest Blogger #311, Entry #861, December 26, 2011 If your home is truly your castle, then isn’t it important that it’s properly protected? Beyond your run-of-the-mill burglar alarm, many homeowners today are choosing to build safe rooms to bring added security and peace of mind. These spaces, which can often be housed in already-existing rooms…
Guest Blog #203, Entry #692, October 7, 2011 Have you just purchased a home that needs some tender loving care? ‘Fixer-uppers’ are a great investment if you are willing to put in the needed labor, time and expense of fixing it up once you move into it. Today, my Guest Blogger gives DIY tips from…
Guest Blog #143, Entry #614, August 10, 2011 If you’re in the process of building a home, have you considered whether you will build with traditional wood framing or use metal studs? Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for selecting framing for your home and weighs the pros and cons of metal versus wood studs….
Guest Blog #84, Entry #535, May 26, 2011 Building eco-friendly surroundings in your home is always advantageous. but when your work environment has been built with green objectives in mind that is icing on the cake! Today, my Guest Blogger, David R. Meister, from ISC International Ltd shows us how the renovation of their office…