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Whenever a new home is built, there are many choices that need to be made regarding the type of building materials used. There is always a fine balance between the quality of the material used and the cost. While there are some materials that cost extra because of...

Working out in the comfort of your own home is something that is very convenient, which is why many homeowners have chosen to have a gym or exercise room in their home. It saves money on a gym membership, there is no travel needed, and there is no one else there to...

Painting your home can have a huge impact. It can refresh it, and make it look brand new again, without having to cost that much. It is also a very good investment when trying to sell a home, since you can make it look a lot more appealing to a prospective buyer. It...

A building is a finely balanced thing. This is why you can’t just go and knock out walls without knowing what you are doing, since it could cause the whole building to collapse. So, what do you do when you need to remove a load bearing wall? Many times this will...

Catching rainwater for later use has been done for centuries, but many of us don’t do it in this modern day and age. Having free access to running water has made it unnecessary to go through the trouble, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any benefits to invest...

While metal siding on your home might sound like a nice, solid choice, it hasn’t been a very popular option through the years. It was mostly used in commercial buildings, and the lack of options when it comes to styles and colors have discouraged homeowners from...

The insulation in your home is going to be the only thing between you and the bitter cold outside, and winter is closer than you probably would prefer. Every home has its own challenges when it comes to insulation, and identifying and fixing the problem well in...

Hardwood floors can be very beautiful, but they have a major downside. They can very easily get scratched. While there usually is some type of coating to protect the flooring, pushing heavy furniture across the floor can easily create unsightly scratches....

Water in your basement can be a major headache, but it is a very common problem, especially in homes that are low lying where the groundwater will seep up through cracks in the foundation. When this is the case, you will usually find a sump pump installed to take care...

You can lose a lot of energy from your windows. By some estimates, about 70% of energy lost is due to doors and windows. To counteract this loss, there are many different things that homeowners can do. One of them is to install Low-E windows. Low-E windows is low...