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.

Why Are Your Lights Dimming and Brightening? 5 Fixes It’s dinnertime at your house, and you’re hosting a large company of people on this special occasion. Everyone is having a pleasant time – that is until suddenly, your lights flicker. When lighting dims or brightens suddenly, it’s annoying, regardless of when it happens, and unfortunately, …

Insulation in your home is important because it regulates your home’s temperature. Keeping your house from being too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer can save you money on your housing costs. But what if you notice your insulation has turned black — why does that happen? Insulation turning black can …

Drywall is a building material used to cover walls or ceilings. It consists of sheets or panels of gypsum board used for insulation and decoration. However, most people do not know the correct way to install it – should it be hung vertically or horizontally? As a general rule, for commercial buildings, drywall should be …

My daughter’s bedroom was always colder than the rest of the house. Noticeably colder. I did a lot of research on this and here’s what I’ve learned. Here are 5 likely reasons why your bedroom is cold: Vents may be covered or closed. Windows and walls may not be sealed. High ceilings mean that heat …

Many people prefer to have gas ovens in their homes. However, if you don’t understand why your oven isn’t working, it can lead to some frustrating cooking sessions. If you own a gas oven and are having trouble keeping it on, there are a few reasons why you may be having issues. Your gas oven …

Sometimes rooms have an obstruction or obstacle where the drywall needs to be installed, such as a door frame, window frame, pipes, etc. However, when you’re installing plain old walls with no obstructions, you oftentimes wonder if they should reach all the way down to the floor? Drywall should NOT touch the floor. Allow for …

A kitchen island is a beautiful addition, providing extra storage, cabinet space, and even an additional dining area. However, if you are planning to install an island over laminate flooring, there will be complications. Make special considerations to prevent your laminate floor from buckling under pressure. You should not install a kitchen cabinet directly over …

The invention of the refrigerator dramatically changed the way that we store food. Now, we can keep our food at optimal temperatures and not have to worry about spoilage. Unfortunately, however, refrigerators don’t always work the way that we want them to—so, what do you do when the refrigerator starts freezing your food? Stop a …

Tile floors are beautiful, fashionable, and durable. But tile floors can also be slippery, which is a problem if you live with enthusiastic toddlers or fragile older people. So how can you make your tile floors less hazardous? Here are 7 ways on how to stop floor tiles from being slippery: Keep slippery substances off …

All of your home’s components, from the roof and plumbing to electrical work and flooring, have an expected lifespan and will require replacement at some point. Some parts of a home, like drywall, are less likely to need total replacement than others. So, how long can you expect the drywall in your house to last? …