research and planning Can You Paint Shingles? For the past 20 years, Pantone’s color experts have released their “Color of the Year,” which influences industries across the…
research and planning Primer: The Go-Between for Paint and Concrete You’ve got your painter’s tape, roller brushes, plenty of tarp, and a gallon or two of your meticulously chosen new concrete…
research and planning The Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Roof Types Homeowners in need of a roof replacement have multiple roofing materials available to them today with varying lifespans. Aside from their…
installation Should You Install a Housewrap Under Siding? Housewrap stirs up a lot of confusion. Does it prevent moisture? Inhibit mold? Help prevent drafts? It does all three. Depending on how…
research and planning How To Find A Quiet HVAC System For Your Home Based on the location of your system, as well as its size and features, the sound of your HVAC unit can impact on your quality of life at…
research and planning What Siding Is the Most Fire-Resistant? Most of us prefer not to think of our homes as piles of kindling. But accidents do happen — and experts believe that wildfires may be on…
research and planning Solar Power in Winter: Save Money and Energy Most home improvement projects, including solar panel installation, are started and completed during the spring or fall seasons—when the…
research and planning Building a Balcony: All You Never Knew, But Need To Building a balcony can increase your outdoor living space for less than the cost of a ground-floor deck. If you’re considering adding a…