A world without color is a dreary world at best. Paint allows us to change the natural color of any material to fit our aesthetic needs, but with so many different types of paints, it can be very easy to go wrong. Today we will talk about the different types of paints and their appropriate […]
Which Type of Drywall Should I Use?
Found in your home, office, and in virtually every building, drywall is simply a layer of gypsum board sandwiched between a layer of facer and backer paper. Invented in 1916, drywall was originally marketed as “the poor man’s answer to plaster”. But drywall was not an immediate ‘hit’, it gained popularity due to […]
Must-Have Tools for DIY Projects and Home Repairs
To the inexperienced, your tool box will begin with a small investment as you do not posses the knowledge, skill, or safety training to use some of the larger tools. As your experience and comfortability with tools grow, your projects will likely increase in size and difficulty, requiring more advanced tools. This means […]
Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home
For most people, investing in a home will be the largest purchase they will ever make; this decision should be deliberate and astute. If you’re 25 and feeling like you need to purchase a home just because your friends have, but you are not financially ready…. please, do not purchase a home. Owning a home […]
Best Smart Home Appliances 2020
“The future is now old man” yells Dewey, sitting atop his brothers shoulders in the popular sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. While Dewey was right, we don’t think he had any idea what the future was going to look like; neither did Dr. Jaap Haartsen in 1994 when he invented Bluetooth. From the first mobile phone with […]
Solid Wood vs Hollow Core – Which door is better for me?
Not all home décor is built the same. While your choice of wall color or style of door handle only has aesthetic value, other elements of design may have a large impact on your budget, environment, privacy, and the well-being of your friends and family. Today we’ll be discussing the difference between solid and hollow […]
How to Patch Drywall – With Videos!
Did you swing your door open too hard? Maybe you were moving furniture and someone miscalculated a turn. Or you tripped and fell, putting a hole in your drywall. Either way it happened; we won’t tell Mom. Drywall is composed of a solid gypsum core extruded between thick sheets of facer and backer paper. This […]
2020 Home Trends-Kitchen Barn Doors
Designing your home once it’s built, or from conception, can be a difficult task. The internet has allowed homeowners access to trends from all over the world, the possibilities being endless. But with great power comes great responsibility. Homeowners must be careful when selecting trends to be incorporated in their home. Take it from us, […]
Pros of a Range Hood/Benefits of a Kitchen Hood
Pop quiz! What invention was manufactured in Dallas house with a dirt floor, first produced in 1937, and is arguably one of the most important appliances in your kitchen? The title of the blog should’ve given away the answer, range hoods! While they’ve been redesigned and perfected over the years, the original concept remains unchanged. […]
How Does Radiant Floor Heating Work? Pros and Cons
While the concept might be new to some, it dates back to ancient times. The Romans, who were unbelievable engineers, would burn wood fires under elevated stone floors, thus inventing the first “heated floor”. The concept would be reworked over time to finally perfect the current system of electric/hydronic heated floors. Why Traditional heating systems […]