Have you always dreamed of building your own deck? While building a deck is a fairly large and complicated construction project, it is possible to do-it-yourself. You will need several tools including (hammer, tape measure, level, cordless drill & saw) and a desire to invest a little sweat equity. Here are my tips and recomendations […]
Thinking about acting as your own general contractor for your remodel or new home project? If so, it is important you have adequate liability insurance protection. Reason being: if a subcontractor you hire is injured on the job, you could be held responsible for their injuries.
Winter can give home a real performance test. Bitter cold temperatures for a prolonged period of time and then a sudden warmer day can cause a dramatic change to your home’s environment. As a result, you may notice a few things around your home — some are just natural, nothing to be concerned about, while […]
Just as Santa’s Workshop is busy working all year long, so too are we! A common misconception is that once the ground freezes, all projects need to be put off until spring time. Winter is actually an ideal time to complete various home improvement and remodeling projects.
I built my first new house in the spring/summer of 1983. Over 30 years later, my wife, Dianne, and I actually still live in that home. Here is the story of our home building experience, “The House that Dale Built.”
When working on home improvement projects, a saw is one tool that could be useful to have. Before you make a purchase, there are some things you should know. First and foremost, as with all power tools, it is important to wear safety glasses and to make sure the guard and safety parts are working properly. […]
If you’ve ever watched any show on HGTV, DIY Network or the like, you’re familiar with the story — homeowners embark on a remodeling project and along the way come across something that they didn’t expect…AHHH! The shock, horror, frustration, drama sure makes for good tv, right
Sweet 16! Yes, Home Check Plus turned 16 this year! Home remodeling has always been in my blood and the past 16 years have been great!
