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Roofing Options :: The Advantages of Metal Roofs

Roofs have a significant role in providing your home protection against harsh weather conditions and other types of external elements. Traditional asphalt roofs have been providing the protection to the homeowners since...

by Andrew Johnson

The Features, Care & Cost of Concrete Flooring vs Hardwood Flooring

Aside from personal preference, there are things to consider when deciding on flooring, including the aesthetic and the intended use of the space. Two popular options for flooring are hardwood and concrete....

by Janet Leigh Keeney

Bellaforte from Davinci Slate Verde Roof on Brick

Selecting Roof Colors to Complement Brick or Stone Exteriors :: The Top Down Approach

Understanding the different color pigments of brick and stone features are paramount to selecting the right roofing colors. According to color expert Kate Smith, a “top down” approach is needed to select...

by jb bartkowiak

Consider Creating an Area Rug with Carpet Tiles

The creative DIY home owner/interior decorator has long known that the versatile carpet tile can be the saving grace for many living spaces where an area rug or runner is desired or...

by Roderick Shields

Pennington Seed Smart Seed Sitting on a Prepped Lawn

Seeding a New Lawn :: My Own Personal Growth

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This front yard, when the home was purchased, had a rather medium-sized and unruly tree smack dab in the middle of it. In an effort to make the home more curb-appealing, Mrs....

by jb bartkowiak

Building Moxie is Growing Grass with Pennington Smart Seed :: Experiment & Results

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My results it seems are pretty consistent with those that I got in our trial, our growing experiment while in Oregon with Pennington Seed. But as I ramp up to essentially seed...

by jb bartkowiak

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Four Features to Look for In Entry Doors :: Key Exterior Door Features

The entry door of a home is important for several reasons. It is the first thing people see when they approach the house, and it sets the tone for the entire home....

by Joaquin Erazo, Jr.

Lawn Care Tips from Pennington Seed :: The Seeds of Knowledge

As I think about all the information we gleaned from the experts at Pennington Seed, the single best tip I can offer you for successfully growing grass this Spring is -- “Know...

by jb bartkowiak

Wood Fireplaces :: How To Get the Most Out of a Wood Fireplace

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The net value of a wood fireplace may however come down to one simple thing. What type and quality of wood you choose to burn in your fireplace. A skill perhaps –...

by jb bartkowiak

Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits

While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...

by Sean Lintow Sr

Low Rise Cedar Deck Recently Spring Cleaned image via Ricks Fencing

Tips for Cleaning a Wood Deck :: Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Decking

I hate the words “spring cleaning.” I hate long checklists that remind me of all the things I don’t feel like doing. I hate the hours of dirty, sweaty work required to...

by Dave Nichols

Building Science 101:: The Three Fundamental Rules of the House

The fundamentals of building science are pretty simple. We boil them down to three rules here. Know the House as a System, Build for Your Climate & Control the Flow of Moisture,...

by Allison A. Bailes III, PhD