Home Improvement Free Articles - Page 5 of 10
Shane Hester
Is Vinyl Siding Any Good
Learn why you should choose vinyl products to upgrade the exterior of your home to be maintenance and hassle free. [Read More]
Shane Hester
Air Barriers Not Vapor Barriers
There is a big difference between air transported moisture and vapor diffusion. Proponents of vapor barrier systems tend to confuse these two transport mechanisms do they control the vapor diffusion part, the air transport part or both? It is not always clear. [Read More]
Shane Hester
Benefit From Airspace Behind Your Siding
Create a space between the exterior wall and the back of your siding to keep everything dry and prevent mold. [Read More]
Shane Hester
Issues With Housewraps
The primary function of a housewrap or building paper is rain penetration control. It is not air infiltration despite what the manufacturers say. The energy aspects of housewraps are vastly overstated. [Read More]
Richard Vande Sompel
How to Choose a Deck Shape
What kinds of deck shapes are there and what factors can affect a homeowner's choice of shape? [Read More]
Bob Bastian
Designing A Home Decorating Party
You should keep in mind that the best way to get a lot of decorating down is to take a few of your closest friends and ask them to come over and help you get your home decorating done. [Read More]
Jim Brown
Creative Home Remodeling Ideas For Garages
Some people have no use for the double garage portion of their home. Their homes are equipped with protection from the wind on both sides and the distance is relatively short to the back door should a downpour occur at any moment. [Read More]
Richard Vande Sompel
How to Create a Great Ground Level Deck
What design techniques can be used by a homeowner to create a great ground level deck? [Read More]
Richard Vande Sompel
How to Decorate a Deck
What can be done to decorate an outdoor living space such as a deck and make it visually more appealing? [Read More]
Bob Carper
Planning Ahead To Beat the High Cost of Heating Your Home
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. Autumn will soon be here. In order to keep warm and not lose money, it is time to plan for the heating season [Read More]
Richard Vande Sompel
How to Create a Great Raised Deck
What design techniques can be used to create a great raised deck? [Read More]
Richard Vande Sompel
How to Create a Great Multilevel Deck
What design techniques can be used to create the ultimate multilevel deck? [Read More]
Richard Vande Sompel
How to Choose Deck Furnishings
What factors should be considered in choosing deck furnishings and placing it on a deck? [Read More]
Richard Vande Sompel
How to Give an Old Deck New Life
What can be done to upgrade and improve the appearance and usefulness of an old deck? [Read More]
Richard Vande Sompel
How to Create a Great Multifunction Deck
What are some design techniques that can be used to create a multifunction deck to serve the needs of the whole family? [Read More]