Projects
In my life in home improvement it seems like there’s nothing customers don’t ask if I can do, and installing tile is one of them….
The first sub compact loader I ever used arrived by accident. I’d ordered a full-sized skid steer from the rental yard, but instead the delivery…
Superior Walls’ R-5 and Xi foundation systems pass my “Born on the Jobsite” test. The system was developed by New Holland, Pa., builder Mel Zimmerman…
The hallmark of what building scientists call a water-managed wall system is that it does two things: First, it recognizes that all wall systems leak….
When I walk into an old building, I look for a vintage “tin” ceiling, one richly detailed with patterns, filigree and style and tied into…
I love the modern materials that go into doors theses days — everything from MDF to fiberglass — but there’s still nothing like the look,…
Oil and Water I’m fired up about how green the building game is compared to just four years ago. I’m excited about products and processes…
Your customer wants hardwood floors in a basement remodel or over a slab in an urban build-out. You know that for solid hardwood you must…
I’m surprised Boeing hasn’t called to use our air-tunnel dining room to test new products. Despite the fact that it is inches away from a…
Building a deck creates two distinct spaces. Topside, gleaming deck boards and guardrails invite customers to enjoy the outdoors. But if a deck is far…
In 2004, after dominating the market for more than 70 years, wood treated with CCA (chromated copper arsenate) was withdrawn from residential use due to…
For many homeowners, adding a deck can lead naturally to thinking about ways to connect the new outdoor living space with the inside of the…
