Exterior & Framework
The bones and skin of your house: foundation, roof, siding, exterior paint, gutters.
Roofing Square, Shingle Square, or Siding Square
What do roofers and siding installers mean when they say "square?" A roofing square and a siding square are the same thing: a unit of measurement.
What do roofers and siding installers mean when they say "square?" A roofing square and a siding square are the same thing: a unit of measurement.
"My foundation is sinking and tilting. Can slab jacking help?"
What is slab jacking? Learn how slab jacking might be a foundation repair method that will help level and stabilize your house.
What is slab jacking? Learn how slab jacking might be a foundation repair method that will help level and stabilize your house.
HardiPlank Siding: Is it Worth the High Cost?
Is HardiPlank right for your home? Find out if the higher costs associated with HardiPlank are worth it.
Is HardiPlank right for your home? Find out if the higher costs associated with HardiPlank are worth it.
How Do I Repoint My Brick Mortar? Do I Even Want to Do This?
Learn whether you want to take on the task of repointing your brick mortar. For cracked mortar, the only solution is to repoint it.
Learn whether you want to take on the task of repointing your brick mortar. For cracked mortar, the only solution is to repoint it.
Roofing Materials Basics
Asphalt, asphalt composition, shake, rubber, metal - what type of roofing material is best, cheapest, and lasts longest? Learn about roof materials here.
Asphalt, asphalt composition, shake, rubber, metal - what type of roofing material is best, cheapest, and lasts longest? Learn about roof materials here.
Roof Replacement - What to Know
Your roof is your "umbrella" against everything the world dishes out to you. It also protects your valuable inside home repairs. Replace your roof, and keep the rest of your house intact.
Your roof is your "umbrella" against everything the world dishes out to you. It also protects your valuable inside home repairs. Replace your roof, and keep the rest of your house intact.
What is an Open Floor Plan?
A definition, and short history of, the open floor plan house.
A definition, and short history of, the open floor plan house.
Removing Load Bearing Walls
Removing load bearing walls is serious business. Consider all the factors before undertaking this important step.
Removing load bearing walls is serious business. Consider all the factors before undertaking this important step.
Removing Interior Non Load Bearing Walls
Look at structural issues first before removing any interior walls - whether you believe those walls bear loads or not.
Look at structural issues first before removing any interior walls - whether you believe those walls bear loads or not.
Roofing with Asphalt Shingles
What are the basics of laying down a roof with asphalt shingles?
What are the basics of laying down a roof with asphalt shingles?
How to Replace a Wood Shingle
Replacing a damaged or missing wooden roof shingle can allow you to avoid leaks and resulting water damage as well as help prolong the lifespan of a roof that is becoming compromised by age.
Replacing a damaged or missing wooden roof shingle can allow you to avoid leaks and resulting water damage as well as help prolong the lifespan of a roof that is becoming compromised by age.
Insulating Paint
Insulating paint claims to provide climate insulating properties without the fuss and cost of conventional insulation. What is this stuff?
Insulating paint claims to provide climate insulating properties without the fuss and cost of conventional insulation. What is this stuff?
Simple Tips: Use Ground Plastic to Prevent Moisture in Crawlspace
Preventing moisture--and thus, invasive mold--in your crawlspace is very easy to do with the application of ground plastic.
Preventing moisture--and thus, invasive mold--in your crawlspace is very easy to do with the application of ground plastic.
Hiring a Fence Company to Install a Fence
If you've ever had the pleasure of installing fencing, you'll find that it's kind of nice to have a fence company install your fence. Here's what to expect.
If you've ever had the pleasure of installing fencing, you'll find that it's kind of nice to have a fence company install your fence. Here's what to expect.
Avoiding Utilities in Yard Not Always So Easy
It's not always easy to miss utility lines--electric, water, sewer--when working on one's yard.
It's not always easy to miss utility lines--electric, water, sewer--when working on one's yard.
Prevent Rodents and Birds from Entering Attic and House
It's said that rodents can fit through a hole the size of a nickel. Obviously, they'll be able to fit through unprotected ventilation holes in your eaves. Here's a quick, simple, cheap way to keep rodents and birds out of your attic.
It's said that rodents can fit through a hole the size of a nickel. Obviously, they'll be able to fit through unprotected ventilation holes in your eaves. Here's a quick, simple, cheap way to keep rodents and birds out of your attic.
Q: I Have Cement Asbestos Siding. Should I Worry?
You own a house built before 1950 and it has cement asbestos siding. What should you do with this potentially dangerous siding product?
You own a house built before 1950 and it has cement asbestos siding. What should you do with this potentially dangerous siding product?
Install Metal Roofing
Install metal roofing? You may have seen this in architectural magazines, but how about on your house?
Install metal roofing? You may have seen this in architectural magazines, but how about on your house?
Stripping Exterior Paint
Blowtorch, heatgun, chemicals: what are your options for stripping exterior paint?
Blowtorch, heatgun, chemicals: what are your options for stripping exterior paint?
Should You Install Fiber-Cement Siding on Your House?
Fiber-cement siding is a great alternative to vinyl siding for many homeowners.
Fiber-cement siding is a great alternative to vinyl siding for many homeowners.
Facts About Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding seems to be everywhere. Learn why.
Vinyl siding seems to be everywhere. Learn why.
Roofing Cost Estimator
Plug in a few variables and get an estimated cost to roof your house.
Plug in a few variables and get an estimated cost to roof your house.
Roofing Elements Explained
Not sure of the difference between sheathing and building paper? Check out this explanation of the terms.
Not sure of the difference between sheathing and building paper? Check out this explanation of the terms.
Gutters 101
Even if you're not installing your own gutters, you'll need to know what's involved in this critical part of your home's exterior.
Even if you're not installing your own gutters, you'll need to know what's involved in this critical part of your home's exterior.
Installing Real Shutters on Your Windows
Ever wondered about the history of shutters? Have you ever considered installing real, functioning shutters on your windows?
Ever wondered about the history of shutters? Have you ever considered installing real, functioning shutters on your windows?
Siding Calculator
Estimate how much siding you'll need for your house with this easy-to-use calculator.
Estimate how much siding you'll need for your house with this easy-to-use calculator.