One of the most frequent questions I get from folks is:

“How can I save money building a new house?”

Ways To Save Money
Building a new house is very expensive and very stressful. Today more and more …

Get 10% of with a Lowes Coupon

If you’re moving anytime soon then you’re eligible for a 10% off coupon on Lowe’s purchases up to $5,000. We actually used this great Lowes coupon when we moved …

DIY Can Save Big Money
Long before I was professionally employed in the construction industry (I was a practicing civil and structural engineer) I was tackling every home improvement project I could think of around our …

Renewing Homeowners Insurance
Our home owners insurance policy expires at the end of the month so I’ve been negotiating a new policy. I’ve watched the policy get more expensive each year since we built the house …

Turn Off Gas Fireplace Pilot
We’re all looking for ways to save money this winter. One sure fire way to save some money this winter is to turn off the gas fireplace pilot. The pilot flame …

Multi Tools Make Great Gifts
Are you looking for a gift this Christmas season for someone that already has most every tool you can imagine? You might want to consider buying them a multi tool because …

Cyber Monday Deals – Home Improvement
Monday November 30th is considered Cyber Monday which is the biggest online buying day of the year just after Black Friday. We wanted to be sure to point out …

Project Creep Equals Busted Budgets
Ever heard the term Project Creep before? Project Creep is defined as a break down in the management of a construction project that loses sight of the original goals. Typically it …