research and planning How Healthy Is the Air Inside My Home? We hear about the air quality outside all the time. But what about the pollution inside your home? While you may not exactly have a…
Other Home Projects What is a Time and Materials Contract? Your contractor will present either one of two types of contracts for you to sign. One is a fixed point, or fixed price, contract. The…
Other Home Projects Most Amazing Home Libraries When you picture your dream home, you may think of an eco-friendly haven in the woods with ample natural sunlight, or an urban flat…
Other Home Projects Homeowner 101: How to Build a Privacy Divider Wall It seemed fine when you took the tour. But now, filled with the TV, the sofa, the dining table, and your sometimes-squabbling family,…
maintenance and care Install a Window Box Planter for Instant Curbside Appeal Affordable window updates are few and far between, but a hanging planter installed outside the kitchen or under a set of living room…
research and planning How to Get Smooth Wall Texture With a Skim Coat Before moving to Texas and building a house, I didn’t realize the wide variety of texture finishes that are possible on drywall.…
maintenance and care Tips for Saving Energy in Your Home: Cooling Climate control is the largest energy expense of a typical U.S. home. It’s easy to cut back a little on water use or turn off the lights…
Other Home Projects How Rain Catch Systems Work With the western half of the US experiencing historical drought levels, it’s time to get serious about reducing our water footprint, and…
