When you want to hang shelves, pictures, or do a renovation, it is important to know where the studs are in your walls. If you hammer a nail and it doesn’t hit a stud, it may not hold the weight of what you are hanging. For most projects, it is critical to find the studs … Read more
If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, there may be a lot to consider. There are undoubtedly many important decisions to make from what color to paint the living room to what type of backsplash you want for your kitchen. But perhaps the most important is what type of flooring you want to put in. … Read more
For the most part, drywall is typically used to finish walls and ceilings. It’s made out of gypsum material, and because it’s easy to build with, many contractors prefer it to other materials. So, while drywall is a favorite among the pros, a question remains, should I put drywall in my garage? After I figured out why garages … Read more
With the warm summer months on the horizon, a swimming pool could be a much-needed addition to any home. They are, after all, a great and fun way to stay cool. However, swimming pools don’t come cheap and can certainly be challenging to maintain. For some, the cost and maintenance of a swimming pool are … Read more
As a homeowner, you are probably on the lookout to save money in any way you can. Powering houses with solar energy is considered by many environmentally friendly. And it can potentially save homeowners some money on their electric bills. But while the idea of solar energy may sound promising, it certainly isn’t for everyone. … Read more
We recently moved to Delaware, which I find to be a particularly windy State. I notice that our newly built house shakes a little when we have strong winds. We lived in California for 30 years, so we are used to our house shaking due to earthquakes but not due to wind. This is new … Read more