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Efficient Deck Building

If you’re not familiar with the Fast-Cheap-Good project triangle, you should be. That’s because it’s a great tool—applicable to virtually any line of business—for recognizing and dealing with unrealistic clients. You know who I’m talking about: the ones who seemingly demand museum-quality work on a...

How to Fix Spalling Concrete

Spalling concrete is more than just an unsightly surface, it can cause real problems for any concrete structure. Fortunately, spalling can be easy to fix without the need to completely replace all the affected concrete. About Spalling Spalling, also called scaling, occurs when excess water...

How to Pour Footings for a Deck

Secure, stable footings are essential for a good quality deck. By pouring footings properly, you give your deck a strong base so you can enjoy that outdoor living space for years. The Importance of Footings Footings provide the reinforced support for a column that then supports the deck structure....

How to Install Deck Railing Posts

Sturdy posts are crucial for a safe, secure deck. Installing posts properly does not have to be difficult, but it does have to be done carefully to ensure a firm railing on a deck you can enjoy for years. The Importance of Posts Posts are the base of support for your deck railing. No matter what...

Project Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is known as the kickoff of summer fun. Campgrounds, amusement parks and beaches all typically mark the long weekend as their season’s opening. If you find yourself staying home during Memorial Day weekend, there’s another thing the holiday weekend is known to kickoff which might be...

Best Practices for Coronavirus Safety and Prevention on the Jobsite

As the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. increases, a majority of states are mandating the closure of non-essential businesses. The construction industry is receiving "essential" designations in most states, allowing projects to continue and businesses to remain open. To aid construction...

COVID-19 Update

For the safety of our customers and employees, we will be closing our store to walk in shopping business and offering a pickup service. We are taking phone-in orders, and we are still making deliveries. We are practicing social distancing so the doors to our building are locked and access will be...

Repairing Rotted Window Sills

Window sills take quite a beating. Constant exposure to the sun, rain and ice can take a toll, especially when water finds its way beneath the layer of paint and caulk. Ongoing exposure to moisture can cause the sill to rot, a process that only gets worse over time. If left unchecked, the rot will...

Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinets

Choosing the right kitchen cabinets is essential to creating the perfect kitchen and adding value to your home. Kitchen cabinets are a long-lasting feature and they contribute the largest design element to the kitchen itself. When you walk into a kitchen the first thing you want people to notice...

What You Need to Know about Buying Replacement Windows

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and replace your old windows. Doing so is one of the best investments you can make for your home --not only for the reduction in energy bills, but the increase in comfort, quiet, and ease of cleaning/maintaining. Additionally, replacing windows in your home can...

How to Repair Damaged Molding

The functional purpose of moldings, such as baseboard, chair rail and door casings is to protect the more delicate wall materials (most commonly plaster and sheetrock) from damage. The problem is, when molding does its job, it begins to look a little shabby. Maybe the movers got a little sloppy, or...

Rent What You Need To Make Your Next Interior Painting Project A Breeze

When it comes to DIY projects, painting probably tops them all. It can be quick, easy, and simple. Let’s be honest, it is also fun. Interior painting allows people to challenge and improve their home while also feeling empowered that they were able to do it themselves. It allows people to shop for...

Home Maintenance Tips for the First-time Buyer

With first-time homebuyers, there is no shortage of one thing: excitement. That’s a good thing, because that excitement is fuel for all of the many things that come into play when buying a house. Many times though, this excitement can cause homebuyers to overlook such things as routine home...

Window Moisture: What Your Windows Are Trying to Tell You

Window moisture is indicative of a larger problem. Over time, this moisture can lead to mold, mildew and eventually rotting of the trim and window framing. Just to be sure though, check for leaks around your window. Obviously, this would just occur during rainy weather. The moisture from that leak...

Know Where Your Lumber Comes From

If you want to know more about the lumber that you purchase, your search doesn’t have to stop with the lumber store. Did you ever wonder what that stamp on the side of your lumber stood for? That tiny stamp holds a wealth of information. Every piece of lumber sold in the United States, whether it’s...

Tips To Using A Caulking Gun

Using a caulking gun is essential as a delivery system to help you keep all of the cracks in your house sealed. Whether it’s for stopping water or air, mastering a caulk gun is a great skill to have. Here are some tips to use a caulk gun effectively:Have the right typeThere are many types of caulk...

Energy Saving Tips for Summer

There’s a lot you can do this summer to save energy. The same insulation and weather-stripping that saved energy during the winter months will show you benefits during the summer as well. Even so, there are a few things you can still do during the hot weather that can help. Don’t Overwork Your...

Where To Start When Building A Deck From Scratch

Building a deck from scratch is one of the toughest DIY projects one can take on. Think about it..it’s just some wood and a bunch of screws right? Thinking to yourself, you firmly believe this is something you can confidently do yourself and I believe in you. We have all been on at least one and...

A Beginner's Guide to Garage Design

The garage can be the home's greatest storage space - as long as you realize its true potential. When homeowners think about renovating their house, most think first of updating their kitchen or guest bathrooms. Then they might consider their living areas, like bedrooms, dining rooms, or basements....

How To Create A Dust Free Jobsite

One of the biggest challenges contractors and DIY remodelers experience is controlling the amount of dust that comes with any project. This can be exceptionally challenging if you or someone else also still lives or occupies that specific jobsite. The level of dust from remodeling is particularly...

Choosing Caulks and Sealants

When choosing the right caulk and sealants for your next job, it’s important to take into account a product’s specific qualities: flexibility, adhesion, paintability and service life. Selecting the wrong product for the application can cost you in production time and callbacks. Preliminary...

Five Home Improvement Trends To Watch In 2019

Do you follow the home improvement industry? If so, the Home Improvement Research Institute thinks you should pay attention to these key trends in 2019. The nonprofit trade association is comprised of global building product manufacturers, national retail chains and allied organizations on the...

Repairing Cracks In Your Driveway

During the winter, water might’ve found its way into a small opening in your driveway, frozen up and created giant heaves by the time spring rolled around. If that’s the case, it's better to repair it now than to let it sit any longer. Here are some tips on driveway repair:PreparationBefore you...

Weatherstripping Isn't Just for Winter

When most people think of using weatherstrip, they think of it as a way of keeping the cold out; that it’s all part of winterizing their home. The only problem is, since they think of it as a winter related thing, they don’t usually address the issue until winter. Then it’s cold out and who wants...

Home Energy Savings Checklist

Energy prices seem to be rising every year. Furthermore, the impact of energy consumption has lasting effects on the environment. Though there’s not much we can do in regards to reducing the prices of the energy we consume, there are ways to reduce how much we consume. In turn, these energy-saving...