Water makes up such a huge part of our planet that it is not surprising to find it in our homes. However, water damage is also a major problem in homes. Often moisture shows up as condensation on the wall, or even moisture present inside the wall. Unless you can see a visible leak, humidity …
Framing
Concrete slabs are one of two primary foundational sources for houses around the United States, especially in areas that are prone to having higher subterranean water levels that make a basement impossible. When you’re building a house and you’re using a concrete slab, you should be aware of how long that slab needs to cure …
Poplar wood is often considered for timber framing due to its straight, unblemished trunks. Timber framing is where wood is carved to fit like puzzle pieces and put together like Lincoln Logs. The ideal wood to use is straight and structurally sound as this wood acts as the bones of your building. Poplar wood is …
We have all experienced the frustration of trying to hang a picture on the wall and not locating a stud to securely attach the frame. You think to yourself, “there must be no studs in this wall!” And yet, without wall studs, the wall would have no structural support. Can a wall not have studs? …
When building a house, a common question is whether to build a two-story or one-story home. Likewise, when remodeling a house, you may be trying to decide between a one-story addition or adding another story. These choices all have vast cost differences. The confusing issue is that the advice for new construction is the opposite …
Framing a window for a remodel or during new construction requires basic tools and a fair amount of patience. It’s super-simple for a pro but can be done by a DIY enthusiast with the proper tools. Framing for a new window can be accomplished through the steps outlined in this article. I will also walk …
If you are planning a remodel to a basement or garage on a slab, you will need to secure the bottom plate of the walls to the concrete. I’ve had to do this many times over the years and there are a number of ways to do it. Attaching the bottom plate of a wall …
Perhaps you have noticed a strange phenomenon when doors close in your home. Instead of closing with a gentle, quiet click, they cause the whole wall to shake and vibrate, maybe even involuntarily slamming the door in the process. It can be disconcerting to have the wall shake and can even cause damage to property, …