One of the first decisions you need to make when building a house is the type of lumber. Modern lumber is heavily processed and treated in various ways. Additionally, the price of lumber is rising, so you may wonder if it’s possible to build a …
Why Drywall Needs To Be Taped
Drywall is an excellent element to set up in your interior walls for a smooth surface. However, it requires an elaborate process to achieve a perfect finish. One of the steps in the process is taping and mudding. Drywall seams must be taped to get …
How To Add Siding to a Stucco House (DIY Guide)
Stucco is used on interior or exterior walls in many homes, and it’s very popular (especially in southwestern states) due to its energy efficiency, low maintenance, and durability. However, there may be times when you are looking to change the aesthetic of your home exterior. …
Can You Build a Home on a Commercial Lot?
Building a home or residential unit on a commercial lot has the potential to be lucrative due to various factors, including the ability to build larger structures, potentially lower land costs, and the advantages of existing infrastructure and proximity to local amenities. But is it …
Can You Sheetrock Walls Before the Ceiling?
With home renovations and “Do It Yourself” jobs gaining popularity, being able to sheetrock correctly has become a valuable skill. But that’s not all there is to it. You shouldn’t just know how to do it, but also when to do it. You should not …
13 Sustainable Building Materials for Homes
The materials and resources that go into building homes significantly impact the environment. By choosing sustainable building materials that can be reused, recycled, and repurposed, we can help improve the planet’s long-term health and preserve natural resources that can easily be depleted. Here are 13 …
How To Keep Grout Lines Clean While Tiling
Tiling can be a lengthy job, especially if you don’t know the easiest way to do it. One of the most important aspects of laying tile is keeping the grout lines clean from the thinset underneath, but this can sometimes be a hassle. Is there …
How To Install Drywall on a Ceiling Without a Lift
Installing drywall on the ceiling is not the most comfortable task. Working on ceilings often means twisting at odd angles and potentially causing pain in your back and neck. A drywall lift is the easiest way to get things done but if it’s not available, …