The price of building materials continue to skyrocket. Lumber prices have reached heights that were previously unimaginable. You almost need to take out a small loan to finance something as simple as patio furniture or a deck! We also appear to be in the midst of yet another housing bubble with the proverbial ‘pop’ looming …
We don’t have to tell you that the cost of building has skyrocketed in recent months. Building has become much more than just an expensive hobby. A trip to the hardware store can set you back for months. Even small building projects, like a back deck or patio can immediately drain your bank account. But …
Greenhouses are like lightning in a bottle. By harnessing the solar power of a seemingly endless summer, those with a green thumb can circumvent the changing of the seasons with year-round luscious vegetables inside a miniature man-made ecosystem. With minimal carpentry experience, horticulturalists can build simple enclosed sheds that funnel direct sunlight to their budding …
Wood vs metal. This classic tilt in manufacturing has sparked numerous debates on which building material is superior. Wood has a long-standing reputation in manufacturing and home construction. Most residential homes are comprised of this cheap and readily available material. Generally speaking, wood is light-weight, affordable and visually appealing. Wood’s intrinsic beauty and grain is …
Some tragedies are simply unavoidable. In the rush of living our on-the-go lives, we often overlook potential threats and catalysts to catastrophe. What are often considered minute details or an afterthought today can spell disaster tomorrow. The “devil in the details” idiom is certainly true when it comes erring on the side of caution. We …