Our homes are our largest investment, and keeping them in good shape by performing some basic house maintenance tasks will ensure that they do not fall apart. Efficient home upkeep can give your house a fighting chance to last for decades. Here are ten home maintenance you should not take for granted; 1. Ensure Your […]

Contractor Steve Gehrmann has been in the bathroom construction and renovation business so long; he can tell you all about the beginnings of wall boards that were traditionally made of aggregates of Portland cement reinforced with fiberboard. This commonly-used construction component has been around since the 1950s — until significant amounts of moisture began infiltrating […]

Are you debating the ideal insulation for your home? One practical and affordable option is fiberglass, both Faced (Kraft-faced) and Unfaced types. Choosing the right kind is essential for a safe and healthy home environment. After installing fiberglass insulation, you’ll see immediate, tangible improvements! For instance, you’ll have heightened indoor comfort, increased home sale value, […]

You have taken the decision to do some DIY work at your home such as adding tiles to your kitchen back splash or shower enclosure, installing flooring in a room etc. Being a first-time DIYer, you are planning on having plenty of extra tile on hand in case of a redo. However, in selecting the […]

Not too many years ago, when it came to painting house trim, there were only two options: Solvent-based paints like oils and enamels Latex-based paints Nowadays, professional and do-it-yourself painters have more options.  In this post, I’ll define these products, give some pros and cons for each, and share what I use on jobs. Let’s […]

Living near noisy neighbors or high traffic streets may disrupt your day as the sounds often echo into your home. Nothing is worse than hearing construction or the garbage truck in the early hours of the morning. There are plenty of noise reduction strategies one can utilize to soundproof their windows (some cheap ones as […]

Cement board, or backerboard, is a useful helper in your DIY projects. Backerboard is used as the foundation for flooring, walls, or other installation projects. Cement Backer Boards protect existing surfaces while providing a more stable foundation for subsequent materials such as tiles. They are more stable and resistant to environmental damage, which sets them […]