How thrilling that you’re planning a new construction! Among your options are manufactured, modular, and traditional or “site-built” homes. Here I answer questions and concerns about manufactured vs modular houses, such as their construction, designs, and safety, together with the pros and cons of each type. I also provide a cost comparison per square foot. […]

Are you in the exciting planning stage of building a new house? Would you like it to be in a rural town, exuding country charm? Inside, do you picture a roomy layout? If so, a barndominium can fulfill your vision! Its novel style has been gaining ground with home builders since 2016. That year, barndominium […]

Vaulted ceilings have been trending for ages. You can see vaulted or cathedral ceilings in ancient houses of worship, public baths, and municipal buildings, dating as far back as 217 AD. They are also very popular in today’s modern homes. A vaulted ceiling raises the height and volume of a room for a more spacious […]

There’s no denying the facts: The construction industry would be an entirely different ballgame had drywall not been invented. The biggest benefits of this readily available material, say builders, are: -Affordability — you can choose from myriad grades that come with a wide variety of flexible price points. -Insulating properties; drywall adds a layer of […]

Do you want to be the owner of a beautiful custom home? Does having a personal space that reflects your personality excite you? For future house owners, the building and planning of their bespoke homes is an exciting situation. Many of you have been saving for hiring the best builders in Vancouver to build you a […]

Whether you’re about to embark on one of the most frustrating and joyous experience on earth (building a house from scratch) or you’re perpetually shopping for items that upgrade and turn a house into a home, it is essential to know some “standard sizes” of various architecture elements, appliances, furniture etc. It’s true that some […]

In this article we will explain and discuss the Pros and Cons of Concrete Slab Foundation for Homes, so let’s get started. Seeking to explain the importance of the role concrete plays in the world, Daniel Faris was commissioned to craft a ZME Science article asking this intriguing question: “Concrete practically surrounds us, but how […]

The use of masonry construction techniques is increasingly becoming popular all over the world. Building your house using the masonry technique entails using concrete blocks, sand, cement, and bricks, which results in strong structures when bound together in a firm foundation. However, the use of masonry construction techniques avails certain pros and cons that every […]

According to construction historians, metal buildings began to appear in England around 1796 as an alternative to timber. Whether the idea was borne of wanting to save lumber or metal gained popularity due to the material’s ability to resist fire, factory owners were the first to employ metal construction as a solution to the trauma […]

Your home’s foundation is one of the most important aspects to consider when purchasing a home or building your dream home. It is the key to retaining structural integrity throughout the house, keeping Mother Nature’s rains and storms at bay, and supporting your home for years of trouble-free, comfortable living.  The foundation also impacts the […]

We always envision a dream home, a home which should reflect our personality, our style. Whether it is a humble cottage with hints of the countryside, or a studio with a space for work or even a massive mansion being the center of attraction; our dream home takes up so many forms before we settle […]

Read our article below to learn more about the differences and benefits of constructing with cinder and concrete blocks. If you are looking into building a house or buying a ready-made structure, chances are you need to decide on what material to use for it. Your new house can be constructed of a number of […]

Despite the growing popularity of shiplap in recent decades, drywall continues to be one of the most common wall materials used in home interiors. However, is drywall better than shiplap? Let’s find out below. Both materials are suitable for a wide range of interior design types, but they still have their own set of advantages […]

The number of choices today’s contractors and homeowners face when choosing materials necessary to finish interior walls has grown exponentially over time. While the mainstay remains standard drywall, other materials are being identified as being more appropriate for certain areas of the home. Cement backer board, once relegated to outdoor projects, is fast becoming a […]

When the National Inventors Hall of Fame named Augustine Sackett to its roles, the one-time Civil War sailor wasn’t honored for his wartime victories. He invented Sackett Board in 1894 by patenting a product that forever changed interior wall construction: drywall. His gypsum plaster and paper idea proved genius. Drywall can be installed in one […]

Today’s residential interior wall scene is anything but boring. Options are endless, especially if you have a sizeable budget for your home interior and exterior projects. Bottom line is that you can find many material options for interior walls, and two good ones include drywall and plywood. These two wall materials have been around for […]

If you’re building a home or buying one, you want to make sure you understand all there is to know about its basic construction and maintenance. While most people look at things like the foundation, roof, plumbing, and electrical systems, they don’t often consider the walls. There are different options for a home’s interior walls. […]

As engineers and architects push structural limitations, all 5 construction classifications — or a hybrid mix — are currently recognized as ways to identify building types in order to help firefighters confront blazes with proper equipment and techniques. When firefighters are trained, an important part of their education is learning to differentiate between the 5 […]

In this article we will discuss modular homes, what they are, their advantages and disadvantages etc, so let’s get started. Modular homes are abodes that are built in sections within factories before being transported to the homeowner’s plot by train or truck where skilled contractors assemble all prefabricated segments. Construction stages take place inside a […]

Have you ever driven down a street and wondered why every house looked so alike? That’s the case with specific neighborhoods; houses are often built in a way that they began to look like mirror images of one another. We believe that this shouldn’t be the case. A house reflects the personality of the owner […]

In the distant past, large mansions were inhabited by aristocrats and noblemen. Their homes were often fortified and well protected, but many years later the need for reinforcement gave way to the desire for luxury and comfort. Modern mansions are now fancy estates that have lots of amenities and can be owned by not just […]

If the only time you consider your ceiling is during a restless night when you can’t sleep, a little respect, please! This area of your home represents the last line of defense from outside elements, often providing a uniform surface that hides pipes, conduits, wiring and all manner of workings that literally keep your home […]

Planning to get your house built from the ground up? Here a few interior wall options which are alternatives to drywall and are aesthetically pleasing and more durable. Whether you are remodeling or building your home from scratch, there are a couple of decisions you need to make for its interior designing. Some homeowners prefer […]

One dream most people have is to someday own a home that was built to match their own specifications and preferences. Aspiring to own your dream home is a wonderful goal to have. Sadly, most people never actually achieve it. However, if you have the right amount of money, it can certainly be done. Still, […]

There are many reasons why knowing your property boundary lines is important, especially to solve disputes with neighbors. Here’s how you can find them. Ever thought about putting up a fence or growing a tree at the edge of your garden? If you have, then chances are that you have had to look into your […]

If you are looking for a home to buy, you should expand your horizons beyond just newly built houses. While new homes have certain advantages, they rarely have the same charm of a house that comes from another era. The downside, of course, is some remodeling work may be required to really bring out the […]

Since a large number of millennials are now moving out of their parents’ homes, they are looking for inexpensive alternative housing options. The fact is that most of them can’t afford to invest in property due to the current economic climate and the burden of debts that they carry with them. With this need rose […]

Upon the final payment of your property, your responsibility doesn’t just end there, as there is still more that you’ve got to do and fulfill. Most property owners buy their land for the very purpose of developing a house in the same. One aspect of building your home has to do with the expected time […]

Glued laminated timber, more commonly known as glulam timber is an innovative structural solution in the field of construction. It’s a type of stress-rated engineered timber that’s used for building beams and columns in both residential and commercial applications. Multiple layers of solid wood timber cut in the same grain and secured together with a […]

Building a house is not cheap. This is the main reason why many prospective homeowners resort to cheaper materials, handymen that offer their services under the counter, and procedures that are faster. In the long run, all these savings are shady and if things go wrong, like a structural fail or a worker getting injured, […]

Log houses have been around for a long, long time. They are built off long timber poles that are horizontally stacked and interlocked in the corners. The log house (or log cabin) is a traditional structure in some northern and mountain regions where straight pine trees grow and do not require much processing. Log cabins […]

If you’re thinking of building a new home, you probably have an idea of what it will look like. But have you weighed the pros and cons of traditional construction versus prefabricated? If not, you may want to consider prefabricated construction. But what exactly is it and how does it differ from conventional types of […]

You’ve been working and saving hard for long, and now the time has finally come for you to build the luxury house of your dreams. One of the people who can help turn this dream into a reality will be your builder or your contractor. Remember that building your luxury home will be one, if […]

The U.S. is nothing if not an inventive nation, so when demands for affordable housing reached epidemic stages in the 1920s, clever thinkers began to convert trailer coaches to residences for people who could neither afford to buy a house and land or even rent space for their families. Image Source This situation sprung up […]

As the urban dwellers live in a limited space, the roof garden is bliss for them. This lets one expand the space and have an artful turf. You might have started thinking about the cost. Do not get panicky! It is possible to create a roof garden on a budget. Read on to know the […]

Building your own house is anyone’s dream come true. Everyone wants it to be just picture perfect. So, when you get the opportunity, do not be quick and inconsiderate in choosing a contractor or a house builder. No one wants that their dream house to be built on a weak base and its interior designs […]