maintenance and care How Sunlight Can Cause Problems for Brick and Stucco Siding Moisture problems often arise from external factors like ice, rain, sleet, and snow, making it essential to protect your home. However,…
maintenance and care Does Liquid Protectant Work for Vinyl Siding? Vinyl siding may be durable, but it struggles against the sun and rain. Prolonged sun exposure can cause fading and, in extreme cases, even…
maintenance and care Homeowner 101: How to Patch a Drywall Hole Patching a drywall hole is a skill that intimidates a lot of people—I know because I used to be one of them. But don’t worry, because…
installation How Do I Install a Decorative Cupola on My Roof? Love decorating? Why focus all your attention on your home’s interiors? A cupola adds a classic and unique twist to exterior surfaces,…
research and planning Design a Glass Curtain Wall That's Beautiful and Energy Efficient People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones — but they shouldn’t have to suffer through high energy expenses either!…
research and planning 7 Unique Roof Styles You May Not Know About If you’re building a new home, one of the first choices you’ll get to make is picking an elevation — simply put, that…
maintenance and care How to Change the Oil Filter on Your Home Furnace When it comes to heating repairs, some jobs are definitely better left to the pros. Is your HVAC unit smoking? It’s probably best…
research and planning What Kind of Solar Hot Water Heater Is Best for My Climate? By now, you probably know that hot water heating eats up a big part of your energy budget. In fact, the Department of Energy pegs that…
