When we consider home improvement, we usually picture major interior makeovers, costly renovations, or wall tear-downs. Often ...

You might find that cost-effective options to heat your garage are relatively limited, apart from buying a space heater. But a wood or pellet burning stove or fireplace is one option that might ...

Your home’s windows may last 20-40 years depending on the quality of the materials and how well-maintained they are. However, high utility bills, wear and tear, or damage may mean it’s time to ...

Insulating your floors can further your home’s energy efficiency, and if your home has a crawlspace, it adds a valuable layer of protection. There are easy and quick ways to insulate your floor ...

Factor size into your assembly time The size and style of the tiny home will affect how long it takes to assemble. Larger models with lofts will take longer to set up and will also require help ...

Compared to slab foundations that often have embedded gas lines and pipes, the easily accessible pipes and wires in crawl space foundations lend to more home renovation possibilities.

If you live in a slab-on-grade, SOG, home or work in a similarly constructed commercial building, the air you breathe every day might well compare to what came out of that underground critter ...

Cite: Martino, Giovana. "Solutions to Improve Acoustics in Your Home" [Soluções para melhorar a acústica em ambientes domésticos] 18 Oct 2021. ArchDaily. (Trans.

We also plan to re-tile the bathroom floor. Should we lay plywood first as insulation, then add the tile over this? A–The bottom floor (or concrete slab) in your home should already be insulated.

Insulation helps keep outdoor air from getting inside your home and conditioned indoor air from escaping. This is achieved by trapping pockets of air and slowing down the in/out process.

The economics call for a close look. Slab insulation saves the most money on heating and much less on cooling costs. If you live in a warmer climate below 33 degrees north latitude — a line that ...