Building

Out of all the work trucks we saw at the 2010 Builders’ Show the Carmix One was the coolest. It’s a self-loading concrete...

Most home builders are more than ready to put 2009 behind them. The mortgage crisis had a domino effect across the economy but really put...

As new home sales have plunged this year, the rate of custom homes being built has remained steady. Many homeowners are looking for more...

The adventure writer Tim Cahill shares his 500 square foot cabin for the world to see. It’s extremely modest and the decor is an...

Nothing ruins a fantastic remodel more quickly than exceeding the project budget. Why is this phenomenon so common in residential...

In most situations a sharp nail tip is required but when driving larger nails (8d and higher) into 2×4′s or other wood panels,...

We want to highlight how the construction slowdown is effecting peoples lives especially in what used to be hot markets such as Las Vegas....

Last week we broke down in detail the 4-steps to checking your contractors references. Follow through on these suggestions and have...

Step 4 The final reference you always check is your contractors’ license and insurance status. This step could fall anywhere in the...

Step 3 Request three references from long-time material suppliers. Your eventual contractor’s financial solvency is important: if...

Step 2 Ask your potential contractor for references from their last five project owners, in chronological order. This list may or may not...