Paul

As a homeowner, I am constantly experimenting with making the structure of my house more energy-efficient, eliminating pests, and taking on DIY home improvement projects. Over the past two decades, my family has rehabbed houses and contracted new home builds and I've learned a lot along the way. I share my hard-learned lessons so that you can save time and money by not repeating my mistakes.

For the past couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity to test-drive AT&T’s new fixed wireless internet service. For people who live in rural areas like myself, the search for fast and reliable internet is a never-ending quest. But I’m beginning to think that my quest may have finally come to an end. AT&T Fixed …

If you have ever contemplated turning one of those pre-built sheds that you see at Home Depot or Lowes into a hunting or fishing camp, this article is for you. I’m going to break down the cost to make this happen. We’ll start with essentials and then see what adding a few extras would tack …

When we built our new home my wife designed the blueprints to allow for a bonus room upstairs. The extra space would be nice but I knew I would be dealing with a heating and cooling issue. Bonus rooms built in attics face constant temperature challenges due to walls that are adjacent to unconditioned space. …

I am in the process of finishing the interior of my garage and have been researching how to make it more energy efficient. If you are wondering what you can do to improve your garage’s energy efficiency, stay with me. I’m going to share everything I’ve learned from my studies on this. The key to …

When my wife decided she wanted a large flower bed along the front porch, I was worried that we would have standing water in the front yard. I’d addressed standing water issues previously by installing a french drain in the yard so I wasn’t ready to create another issue. I did some research and learned …

GREAT STUFF™ foam is true to its name when it comes to home improvement. It’s great for sealing drafts to help with energy costs, and to fill cracks to keep pests from coming into the garage. I have used Great Stuff foam for years. It is one of my all-time favorite tools for increasing the …

Waterproof flickering flames without fire. No electrical wires to run. No maintenance. Just stick them in the ground and enjoy the ambiance. Sounds great, right? But do the TomCare Solar Torch Lights really live up to their claims? I purchased a set of four of these for our front yard flower bed and have been …

Rat infestations are dangerous, and can quickly escalate beyond control. Rats are responsible for carrying severe diseases, which can be transmitted through almost any form of contact. Plus, rats can attract other pests like snakes and skunks. Rat infestations are not to be taken lightly. Why Do Rats Enter Garages? Rats and Mice enter a …

When I built my current house, I decided to splurge on some smart home devices. I have continously added to my arsenal and am extremely pleased with it’s capabilities. If you are wondering what a smart home can do, then you have come to the right place. I’m going to walk you through the entire …

Do you have unwanted, scaly visitors in your garage? Although most snakes are harmless, the thought of tripping over a snake on the way to the car is enough to drive most homeowners to burn the place down. Snakes enter garages seeking shelter, a food source, or both. Rodents in the garage or items stacked …