One of the main benefits of replacing your current kitchen or bathroom flooring with wood laminate is that it looks just like wood but requires a much smaller financial investment.
Fun fact: crown molding was highly popular in the Renaissance era to cover imperfections in the area where ceilings met walls. Construction nowadays is better, but the high-class look of crown molding is still popular!
Did you know that the first structure to make use of reinforced concrete was built in 1853? French industrialist François Coignet built a four-storey concrete house in the suburbs of Paris and used iron-reinforced concrete to keep the walls from overturning.
Crown moldings made from polyurethane foam are popular for good reason. The material replicates the elaborate designs found in traditional plaster moldings, but it’s lighter in weight, more affordable and less time consuming to have installed.
In the U.S., most rebar is made by melting scrap metal in furnaces and casting it into billets. These are rolled into bars, cooled, and then cut to desired length and weight.
Since water and slippery floor tiles are never a good mix, keep safety at the front of your mind while designing your new bathroom. Even non-slip mats can slip on some kinds of flooring.
Do you have a basement that goes unused? Basement renovations are becoming increasingly popular. The possibilities are limitless; basements can be easily transformed into game rooms, bar rooms, media rooms, or even a combination of rooms.
Why opt for crown molding? It’s one of the easiest ways to transform plain boxy spaces. Coupled with complementary trim elements, crown molding introduces architectural interest and adds depth, texture and visual height to any room.
A challenging part of any remodeling or construction job is dealing with the various subcontractors (including plumbers, electricians, and painters) to ensure the quality of the work. We will provide a liaison with all involved third parties to make sure that your project gets done right.
Q: What is MDF? A: This is a type of crown molding. MDF stands for medium-density fiberboard. It’s inexpensive and won’t grow or shrink over time, which helps the molding last longer.
One of the best projects to hire a general contractor for is your bathroom-remodeling project, since this typically involves a combination of tear-outs and tear-ins to make everything look perfect.
Are you concerned that renovating after your home was significantly damaged will turn it into a house you barely recognize? Remember, it’s always your call whether or not to return your home to its original condition.
Before you think of any cosmetic features of a reconstructed room, you may want to examine all the real structural problems that you must address first. Cosmetic changes can be made easily when the structure of your room is sound.
Have you noticed how people always gather in the kitchen whenever you have a party or a few friends over? If you're going to renovate, starting with your kitchen can be a good idea.
We recognize that even a relatively new home can still require more repair and maintenance than many homeowners have the time or expertise to complete on their own. This is why it’s so critical to call in a seasoned general contractor to assist with big projects.
Unsure of how to keep track of different shipments of rebar at your home or jobsite? Just take a look at the bar tags. They should show the kind of rebar and how many are in the shipment.
Sometimes when you are working on a home remodeling project, you may discover that you want to make additions you hadn’t thought about before. It’s a good idea to budget for about 15% more than you expect to spend.
In rebar construction, when the cement material comes into contact with the steel rebar, if forms a nonreactive surface film that inhibits corrosions. This process (called “passivation”) helps prevent the rebar from corroding inside the reinforced concrete.
Metal countertops (copper, brass, zinc, and stainless steel) are beautiful and unusual, and very resistant to heat. However, they are quite expensive, somewhat difficult to find, and very susceptible to nicks and scratches.
Thinking of adding a home office? Good decision. One in four homes, or about 26 million American households, has a dedicated area or room that functions as a home office, and nearly 70 percent of them are used to operate home-based businesses.
Flex crown molding can be wrapped around columns or other rounded ceiling fixtures. These are less expensive than custom carpentry, but typically need to be custom ordered.
Many homeowners and potential home buyers today crave outdoor living space, which makes for a very strong argument to add a deck. If you are considering adding a deck, take some time to come up with an interesting shape, and consider enhancements such as a built-in fire pit, or raised garden beds.
