I’m installing a luxury tub in a client’s bathroom that I’m remodeling. The tub is made by Kohler, and it is definitely a quality product. Giant jet bathtubs were popular in homes that were constructed in the 1990s. However, their use faded because...
When most people think about insulation they imagine the pink fibrous stuff. This is a common form of insulation that has some benefits, but it also has some negatives. There has been another type of insulation that has been around for years, foam insulation. This...
Part of any remodel is deconstruction of the former build. I am currently remodeling a utility room for a customer. In the process I removed the dryer hose. Take a look at the photo below. In it you can see that it is full of lint. It is common to think that the...
A single sheet of drywall is 4′ x 12′ and weighs about 77 pounds. Dry wall is typically shipped in sheets of two, so that would be 154 pounds total weight. Add to this fact that drywall is somewhat fragile. It is awkward to move a few sheets of drywall...
Many communities utilize the International Building Code for building construction. In addition, a town may also have its own code requirements. The community of Naperville is one such place. I am doing a major remodel in that town. The remodel includes replacing...
Sometimes I have to replace entire home systems. Such is the case below where I had to replaced the owner’s HVAC system. His old system had been damaged by fire. In addition, he chose to move walls, which required going to a two furnace system. When you have...
