Installing A Roof In Winter

A customer called me to evaluate his roof.  He had an insurance check to replace it and the check was about to expire.  Unfortunately, it was January! We often think of replacing roofs in the spring or summer, and of course, this makes sense.  However, there are times...

Installing A Dual Cooktop and Microwave Venting System

It is common practice to vent a cooktop.  By having a venting system you can reduce cooking aromas.  However, most microwaves recirculate directly into the kitchen.  This may be OK when you want the delicious smell of popcorn, but it can be less desirable when you are...

Using Adhesive To Secure An Engineered Wood Floor

One of the latest wood flooring materials is engineered wood.  This is very different from laminated “Pergo” flooring, which looks cheap and wears poorly. Engineered wood has plywood as a base with a 1/8″ veneer of the wood floor of your choice...

It’s All About The Prep

When doing a home remodel one of the biggest potential hassles that a customer faces is the construction mess. Some of this mess is unavoidable, but much of it can be eliminated with a little planning. Customers appreciate that we clean up after ourselves.  We...

An Intricate Tile Backsplash

For a while, the use of a tile backsplash was not in fashion.  This was mostly due to cost.  New homes are built on a tight budget and tile work can be expensive. However, there are many benefits for having a tile backsplash, and they are coming back strong into...