If you own a condo or are considering purchasing one, you might wonder if adding a room to the condo is possible. With a condo, you own the inside living space. You do not own any outside walls of the unit. This means you do …
Is it Worth Adding a Second Story? What You Must Know
There are many reasons why you might consider adding a second story to your home. Maybe you are expecting an addition to the family, or you want to make a cool game room for the kids, or you simply want to increase the square footage …
Why does Caulk Crack when Painted?
It can be frustrating when you’ve just spent a lot of time caulking a bathtub, floor tiles, moldings, and more just to have it crack. After all that work you are left with the option of having to remove it again and reapply or live …
Does Expanding Foam Damage Wiring?
Expanding foam is a great way to quickly insulate your home or insulate hard to reach areas easily. The foam also expands to fill cracks and holes to provide an airtight, and even possible watertight, barries. Spray foam is perfect between studs and rafters or …
How to Add a Room to a Finished Basement
Unless you’ve been lucky enough to design and build your own custom home, the odds are that you bought a home that most closely matches your needs but not perfectly. Homeowners often consider additions and remodel to help make their house a home. Above-ground construction …
Asphalt or Concrete? The Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
It can be challenging to decide which of the two materials to use for your project when considering asphalt or concrete. You’ve seen and heard of both, and you’ve seen neighbors using different materials. Whether you need it for a street project, playground, or your …
How to Add a Window to a Basement (9 Steps)
Looking to create a basement playroom for the kids? Need an additional bedroom? Or, maybe you are looking to add value to your house by making the basement more attractive. Basement renovation possibilities are endless. How do you add a window to a basement? The …
Can Concrete be Poured in the Rain?
Concrete is considered to be one of the most versatile building materials in the world. It can create walls, flooring, driveways, sidewalks, and just about everything else. However, it can only do that if it’s being poured correctly— and that means knowing when to pour …