Insulating Cathedral Ceilings
Insulating Cathedral Ceilings can be quite challenging. I’m in the early stages of building an amazing workshop to showcase tools over at Tool Box Buzz and shop projects here at HCI. The new …
Insulating Cathedral Ceilings
Insulating Cathedral Ceilings can be quite challenging. I’m in the early stages of building an amazing workshop to showcase tools over at Tool Box Buzz and shop projects here at HCI. The new …
Tonight I decided to sketch up my first design for my new mantel. I think the proportions are pretty good and I’d love to hear any feedback or suggestions any of you might have.
My …
Over the next couple of months I plan on building a custom mantel for our new home. In my previous home I built a mantel and I’d like to do something similar but more elaborate. …
I recently posted about winter window condensation and I’ve received a lot of questions. I found some more information that should be useful in answering some of the questions:
Humidities should be controlled so that little …
In my previous post, Radiant Heat New Construction, I wrote about using radiant heat in homes. In the basement slab of my new home I have radiant heat and I thought I’d share some …
My recent post on cupolas, Cupolas Create Curb Appeal, was quite popular and I’ve received quite a few questions regarding vinyl cupolas. I personally have not used a vinyl cupola but I did some research …
Woodworking And Tools Go Hand In Hand! by Douglas Taylor
There has never been a better time to get started in the woodworking hobby. Information is everywhere with woodworking how to books and magazines at every …
Trying to decide what type and brand of replacement window to purchase is a difficult decision. There are so many different styles, manufactures, options and details that I suggest you spend quality time researching and …
If you live in a cold part of the country you are familiar with condensation and ice forming on the inside of windows. This problem is becoming more prevalent with new home construction due in …
How To Insulate Basement Walls
Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I’d like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates.
Insulating basement walls in cold climates is …
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Sealing Asphalt Driveways
Sealing your asphalt driveway is an important maintenance step that’s needed to prolong the life and keep it looking like new. Asphalt driveways are a simple yet effective mixture of asphalt, stone and …
Black & Decker BDH2000L Cordless Vacuum
As the cordless battery market continues to offer up stronger, more lightweight options the effects are touching not only power tools but tools we use around the house. Black & …
I'm full time builder for a large construction company in New Hampshire. I run their design-build division that specializes in custom homes, commercial design-build projects and sub-divisions. I'm also a licensed civil and structural engineer with extensive experience in civil and structural design and home construction. My hope is that I can share my experience in the home construction, home improvement and home renovation profession with other builders and home owners. I'm also the author of Tool Box Buzz and Today's Green Construction.
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