DIY. We all know the famous acronym, especially in the last few years as do-it-yourself projects have become prolific among millennials. Handling issues yourself can be economical, as well as confidence-boosting. When you install a ceiling fan for the first time, for example, you’ll want to point it out to each guest that enters your home as if it were a painting of that the President gave you. Well done, you! When it comes certain home repairs, you may want to call a professional to do it right, With many of the home repairs listed below, there are building codes that need to be met so that you can avoid a penalty when selling your house down the road. So read on to discover which home repairs you should let the pro’s fix. After all, you wouldn’t want the ceiling to cave in on the glorious ceiling fan of yours. [Read more…]
What it Takes to Become a General Contractor
So, you want to be a general contractor? That’s great. General contracting is a terrific industry full of hard-working, salt-of-the-earth people. We oversee all aspects of construction, from design and planning to building supervision. We might budget for materials and labor, manage workers, and serve as liaisons between clients and construction teams. [Read more…]
Lawn Seeding Tips for Winter in the Desert
It may seem like having a lush, grassy backyard would be a far-fetched dream in Arizona. Summer temperatures get high and require a special type of grass, and when the winter season rolls along, new grass has to be planted entirely. There are a few variations that you can choose from when it comes to what grass you want to choose for your desert lawns. There are also some steps that you can take to prepare your yard for the process. Here, we offer our top lawn seeding tips to help you get ready for the cooler weather. [Read more…]
The Best Home Renovation TV Shows
It’s evident that home renovation TV shows have become a popular genre of entertainment that can also provide professional tips on how to fix up a house. Unfortunately, some of these shows are not educational and the viewer can’t take anything away from them other than a picture-perfect home that they don’t know how to attain. Some of the best TV shows that have aired or are still currently airing are instructive, skillful, and are still amusing to watch. If you’re serious about learning more and improving your home remodeling skills, check out this list of the absolute best home renovation TV shows around: [Read more…]
BBQ Builds: Smoke Pits
Nothing says summer like a pool party accompanied with a great BBQ. Building your own smoke pit is a labor intensive but not impossible. This backyard project is going to require tools, planning, heavy-lifting, and a little bit of assistance never hurts either. Smoke pits are useful year round and surpass the flavor that any gas-fueled grill could possibly cook up. Here is how to construct a BBQ smoke pit for your backyard: [Read more…]
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