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 …

Update: And the Winner Is….
Congratulations to Ken who won our Genie PowerMax Giveaway contest. A special thanks to Genie for sponsoring this giveaway and helping us all learn more about the new PowerMax 1500. Also …

Lowe’s Closing Underperforming Stores
Yesterday the front page of our local paper announced that our local Lowe’s Store was closing on November 13. The news comes as Lowe’s announces that they are closing 20 underperforming stores …

2011 Remodeling Show – Chicago
This week I’m attending the 2011 Remodeling Show in Chicago. With new construction in the dumps remodeling seems to be the only game in town. The Remodeling Show focuses on new …
Delta Will Stock Someone’s Workshop as Part of American Dream Shop Giveaway with Scott Phillips
Grand Prize Includes a 3 HP UNISAW® and 18” Laser Drill Press
As many of you know I’m in the process of …

Basement Vapor Barrier and Insulation
We’ve written several articles about basement insulation and a cost effective approach to basement insulation using foam board and fiberglass insulation. Since writing those articles we’ve received quite a few questions …

Generators Around The Home
With all the nasty weather around the Country lately I thought it would be good timing for some generator talk. The folks at Kohler were generous enough to share some of their …
Homeowner Must Have Books
If you’re a homeowner then I highly recommend several books that you should keep on hand to tackle home improvement, home repair and maintenance projects. One of the best investments I made …

There’s a day to honor administrative assistants, a day to recognize bosses, and even a day to champion teachers. But what about those folks who show up at your house when the toilet is overflowing, …