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DIY Projects Gone Wrong
Save money with DIY projects, but be mindful of the difficulty.
Must-have Design Elements for New Builds and Renos
Smart home technology & functional designs make for homes that sell fast.
Insulation Tips for Drafty Openings
Seal up drafty light switches, outlets, and light fixtures with inexpensive gaskets & caulk for under $25.
Preventing Common Callbacks
Preventing Common Callbacks – Keep water out of your home by correctly grading and installing perimeter drainage.
Tips for Retaining Profit Margins in a Competitive Construction Industry
The most essential element of maintaining your profit margins is forward planning. Don Macgruder from ProSales: “Most executives lack focus on future margins because they are not prepared to face the harsh reality that they use losing strategies. It is easy to complain about a 19.8% margin on last month’s report; however, it takes effort to develop a winning pricing strategy. Good margins don’t just happen; they require a forward-looking strategic plan.” Here are some strategies that will ensure proper forward planning:
Jobsite Stress and How to Deal with It
Identify workplace hazards & make a plan to prevent job site stress.
Reducing Waste Saves Time, Money and the Environment
Reduce landfill fees and be LEED certified by creating recycling areas on-site.
Ways to Minimize Buckling in Wood Sheathing Panels
Buckling is mostly the result of moisture which causes wood sheathing panels to expand. While buckling does little to effect the structural integrity of the OSB panel, it can have a negative aesthetic effect which would result in expensive callbacks. Here are some ways in which you can mitigate the effects of buckling by accounting for normal moisture conditions and through moisture control.
Duct Leakage Costs you Twice
Duct leaks are insidious and are one of the three biggest energy wasters in most homes. While leaks cost you through the loss of conditioned air, when these duct leaks cause negative indoor pressure, unconditioned air will be pulled in from outside and you will waste even more energy keeping your home comfortable.