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 …
We have a serious case of sun-burned lawn behind our home. As you can see in the photo there is a very large area of sun-burned grass. You can also see in the lower left …
Top 5 things to evaluate when choosing a Domestic Solar Hot Water system (SDHW)
With the price of energy skyrocketing, many people are looking into ways to reduce their energy use and thus expenses. Solar …
Self Stick Crown Molding
Peel and stick crown molding? What will they come up with next? I’m having a hard time understanding how this product is a good thing. There are a couple of manufacturers out …
Building Permits
Obtaining a building permit is one of the first steps in beginning any large scale home improvement project. Most local governments require a building permit for projects that exceed a certain dollar amount. Often …
Many of you probably already know about this DIY tip but it’s such a good one that it warrants repeating. If you’ve ever installed wood screws in any type of hardwood you know that it’s …
The recent Green movement in this country has been nice to see. I think the skyrocketing fuel costs have finally struck a nerve with folks and we’re starting to evaluate the choices we make on …
Should you be your own general contractor next time you do a major construction project around the house? Will being your own general contractor save you money? Will being your own general contractor save you …
The fine folks at This Old House asked me to share quite the kitchen remodeling success story with you. A young couple with children recently remodeled their 1970′s style kitchen into a beautiful new kitchen …
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 …
Get 10% of with a Lowes Coupon
NOTE: Home Construction & Improvement is not affiliated with Lowe’s.
Looking for a Lowes Coupon? Want to save 10% on a major purchase at Lowe’s? Have you moved recently …
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 …
Stain Solver – Amazing Stain Remover, Cleaner and Deoderizer
One year ago I was on my way to the International Builder’s Show in Orlando, FL and I met Tim Carter, Founder of AskTheBuilder.com at the airport. …
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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