Oh this took some time to complete. But it was well worth it. I bought these two houses right before the pandemic and started with the back house. And completed them sometime in February ...
Continue readingThe Evolution of Home Construction
IntroductionHome construction has been an integral part of our development as human beings. From primitive structures built by our prehistoric ancestors, to modern day homes made with advanced materials and incorporating sophisticated technologies, home construction has remained an essential part ...
Continue readingAbout All Anchors For Walls and Floor
Wall and Floor Anchors Using the correct anchor is really the key here. Let's go over each one.
Continue readingWell Opening Disappointment
I would've loved to of shown everyone a deep mysterious hole in our 1840 house. But as luck has it, it was filled with rocks and dirt. I was all set to go diving with a metal detector ...
Continue readingWhat I’ve Been Doing During The Covid Lockup
We're all feeling the lockup due to the Covid-19 lockup. Luckily I'm not going too crazy as I travel from my house to these old houses that I've been working on. I sure have been ...
Continue readingHow to adjust a door when it’s hitting the sides.
This is a great tip, but it's not always the correct answer. When the weather changes, so do doors. Wood doors swell up. So the proper cap from the door and frame are important.
Continue readingRedoing The 1940 House
This is a video series of the total updating and redoing of a small single level 1940 house We will be covering everything from New Windows, siding, completely new electrical, all new plumbing, ...
Continue readingWhat Not To Do in Construction
I know this is not really what this site is about, but I wanted to share these with my readers. Not that any of us would do any of these things but it's still funny to watch.
Continue readingDeck Tension Ties For Your Deck
What are deck tension ties? Deck tension ties are primarily used to prevent the floor joists of your deck from pulling away from the ledger board and house itself.The joist hangers on your ledger ...
Continue readingAskMeDIY.com Mobile APP is Here
I've been crazy hard on developing a mobile app. It still needs a little tweaking, but it's still really nice. Download it and see for yourself. Here's the link to the
Continue readingInstalling A TV Mount To The Wall
Seems simple enough, right. Well, many have made the mistake of thinking that the sheetrock alone would be strong enough to hold the TV and the mount. Yeah not really LOL You must have the ...
Continue readingSun Joe Cordless Lawn Care System
I have done many product reviews for Sun Joe and I have to say, I love their products. So instead of hanging on to this unit, I have decided to just give it away. But how to and to who ...
Continue readingBasic Tools for the First Time Homeonwer
It's the tools that make a man. Or is it, it's the man that makes the tools. Either way, if you're a first-time homeowner you're probably wondering what tools should I have on hand in case of an ...
Continue readingwhere to buy ?
Most homeowners think that by buying from bigger "warehouses" they're getting a better value and price. You know maybe for what you're looking for it may be the only choice. However, as a contractor, I really don't shop ...
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