Home Building

Have you ever considered building your own home? If so, read this overview to learn all the steps from foundation & framing, to plumbing, drywall, finish & more

If you are designing a new fireplace or replacing a fireplace in your older home, you’ll find hundreds of ideas, tips and images of fireplace designs, mantels, surrounds and more in our Fireplace Design Photo Gallery.

In the part 1 of this series, we discussed project planning and prioritizing what you need in a contractor before actually getting started looking. Once you have prioritized the qualities and trade offs that are most critical to you in hiring a contractor its time to start looking. In part 2 of this series we [...]

If you’ve ever had that worst of experiences (a contractor who takes forever to complete your remodeling project, does shoddy work or doesn’t get around to completing the job!) you’ll find a wealth of ideas and tips in this 3 part series on finding the right contractor for your next home improvement, remodeling or home [...]

If you are in the market for a new central air conditioning system, you should understand the components and what to look for in order to get the best value and be sure you can stay cool in your home when the weather outside heats up!

Ever wonder what your home might look like in another 30 years? Here’s your chance to have a sneak peek into the future of home design!

A whole house fan can help reduce the cost of keeping your home cool during the warmer summer months. Learn about the benefits and how to install a whole house fan.

Save money on home heating costs with an efficient space heating wood stove. Our guide will show you how to select and install a wood or pellet stove.

To pull off a fireplace design that is unique, energy efficient and complements your home decor, follow these tips and ideas on fireplace design and decor!

Venting your fireplace depends on the type of fireplace to be installed and your budget, fireplace fuel preference and overall fireplace design, as well as the climate in which you live.

The blue flame of a vent-free fireplace is designed to provide nearly complete fuel combustion, resulting in less carbon monoxide and soot than a vented model.

The attic is one of the areas of the home you don’t think about much until you have to access the space. An attic ladder can make getting to your attic easier.

Installing an attic fan in the attic of your home is a highly energy efficient way to help heat and cool your home.

Almost 80% of homes built today use roof trusses for their roofing support. Trusses are pre-fabricated, triangulated wooden structures used to support the roof.

The Metal roof is becoming more and more popular for a variety of reasons! When properly installed, a metal roof should last as long as the house.