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Drywall Tools

October 21, 2022

List of Drywall Tools and Their Uses (Pictures Inc.)

Hanging and finishing drywall is a skill. But it’s a skill you can learn and accomplish yourself if you have patience and the right tools to work with. With a little experience and an arsenal of materials and tools, you’ll be setting up tight, smooth walls in no time.

Types of Drywall Tape

July 27, 2021

Types of Drywall Tape (Materials, Features, Width) – Which Ones to Choose?

Whether you’re putting up new drywall or patching hole, you need drywall tape. The question is which kind to buy. It comes in different materials, with optional features, and in various sizes.

Saltbox Roofs

July 13, 2022

Saltbox Roofs – Pros/Cons, History, and How to Build & Frame Them

The Saltbox design has naturally fallen in and out of style throughout the years, though if you look close enough, you can see saltbox houses practically anywhere. Learn all about it here.

Interior Design Styles

August 14, 2022

24 Popular Interior Design Styles (Explained)

Interior design styles are influenced by different periods of history, different parts of the world, and different elements of nature, among other things. To learn about the many different interior design styles popular today and find inspiration for decorating and furnishing your own home, this list encompasses tips and explanations for twenty-four styles of interior design from around the globe.

Jerkinhead Roof

July 13, 2022

Jerkinhead Roofs – Architect, History, Uses, Benefits, and Costs

A gable roofing system is most traditional roofing system shape you’ll see on houses today. This style looks more like a pyramid than a V. A jerkinhead roofing system is comparable to a gable roofing in look with clipped peaks.

Dome Roofs

July 13, 2022

Dome Roofs – What They Are, History, Pros/Cons, Costs

The dome design has a long history in the construction world and has actually been a style of various types of architecture worldwide. Domes were widely used in the Persian, Roman and Byzantine, as well as the Islamic empires, and even during the Italian Renaissance.

Bonnet Roofs

July 13, 2022

Bonnet Roofs – History, Durability, Pros/Cons and Costs

The bonnet roofing style is the opposite of the basic mansard roofing system. This is due to the upper slope inclining far more steeply than the corresponding bottom slope.

Mahogany Flooring

July 27, 2021

Mahogany Flooring – Types, Pros, Cons, Costs and How to Install

Mahogany wood floorings offer your home a timeless and rustic appearance. But in spite of the numerous advantages of mahogany wood floorings, it has numerous disadvantages too. It is essential to weigh the pros and cons prior to making a choice.

Pole Barns vs Steel Barns

February 3, 2024

Pole Barns Vs. Steel Barns – What They Are, Pros, Cons, Comparisons, and Costs

In this post, we’ll first look at pole barns versus steel barns. We will begin with barns that are developed with the pole frame technique. We will turn our attention to the benefits of steel over conventional building and construction.

Shower Flooring Options

July 27, 2021

8 Shower Floor Options with Pictures, and Costs Explained

It’s not something you think about until it’s time to install a new shower. You may not have even noticed what shower floors are typically made of. So, what are your options? Following are the common materials to choose from, though you might have thought of some of them.

Alternatives to Angie's List

February 10, 2021

Alternatives to Angie’s List

Looking for a contractor can be a pain. It seems like most of the time I call around to get work done, the contractor is either unavailable to take a call because they’re busy on a job and don’t have an office staff, or they’re booked out too far to be convenient, or they’re so unprofessional that the only reason they’re still in business is that I and people like me don’t know who else to call.

Types of Paint Brushes

July 13, 2022

Different Types of Paint Brushes (Anatomy, Types, Sizes & Materials)

What type of paint brush do you need for your project? That depends largely on whether you’re painting a wall, a piece of furniture, or an art project. And of course, if you’re engaged in artwork, the type of brush you want will depend on your medium and the look you’re trying to achieve.