Planning to get your house built from the ground up? Here a few interior wall alternatives to drywall, which 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 curtain fabric and […]
What is Built-Up Roofing (BUR) – Types, Materials, Cost, Pros, Cons
There are plenty of roofing materials out there, which can make choosing one quite difficult. Most of the homeowners either prefer to have asphalt shingles or wood shakes because they are found on every house. This doesn’t mean that you toe the same line. Yes, these options and others work fine if you have a […]
Innovative Roofing Material Options for Your Home
Whether it’s building a new home or renovating an outdated one, your roofing should be a priority. Check out the following innovative roofing materials and find out why they can be perfect for your home. There are many unique and innovative roofing materials you can use on your home. But before you start with the […]
15 Different Types of Ceilings for Homes Explained (PICTURES)
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 […]
Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo vs. House
Everyone has a dream of becoming a homeowner but none of them are prepared for the responsibility that comes with it. Now we are not saying that you should rent an apartment because that can get quite expensive real quick. Neither are we saying that you should invest in a condo. Well, it’s actually your […]
Standard Sizes of Home Appliances, Furniture, Interiors, Exteriors
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 […]
How Long Does It Take To Build A House?
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 […]
Why Glued Laminated Timber Beams Are So Popular in the Construction Industry?
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 […]
Cost Control of Building Your Home without Reducing Quality
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, […]
52 Luxury Log Home Designs – Interiors and Exteriors 2019
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 […]