Walking across a wooden floor, can you tell whether or not it is solid hardwood or if it is engineered flooring? Engineered flooring consists of a thin layer of hardwood that is glued on the top of plywood to create a material that looks exactly like hardwood floor...

There are numerous things on which you can spend your money as a homeowner, and it never seems like there is enough for everything that you either need to, or would love to do to your home. The reality of things is that almost every single one of us has a fixed...

While most of us probably agree that carpet in the bathroom is a bad idea, it is possible that you have bought a home with carpet on the floor, and you might wonder why it would be a problem. It might feel nice under your feet on cold mornings, but once you consider...

Having your own exercise equipment at home makes it a lot easier to get on a regular exercise routine. Without having to leave your home, you can get on an exercise bike and ride, lift weights or do whatever you have the equipment for. There is, however, something...

When you shop for building materials, do you always go for the cheapest option you can find? Some people do, and when they apply this in their purchase of lumber, they are very likely to end up with green lumber. So, what is green lumber, and why is it much cheaper...

Most homeowners want their homes to look good, and they are willing to spend the time and money to make sure it does, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t look for some ways to make that happen at a low cost. When it comes to giving your home a fresh, new look...

Green lumber is a very attractive building material for one main reason - it is a lot cheaper than its alternatives. Why is that? Green lumber is naturally dried; it hasn’t been put through a kiln or a similar process that quickly dries the wood. The result is lumber...

How safe is your home? You might feel like it is a safe place to live, but have you actually made sure that your assumption is correct? The best way to find out is to pretend that you are a visitor in your own home. Observe anything that you might not think of...

Have you ever wondered if you have mold in your home? Maybe you feel like you recognize the musty smell as mold, but you would like to be certain. Fortunately, you might not need to hire a mold expert to come into your home to sample for spores. There is a very simple...

Imagine that you have some friends over for a party, and you ask for help clearing room for everyone to sit together at the table, and one of your well-meaning friends pushes a heavy dresser over, scratching your wooden floor. You might stare in horror, thinking that...