Building Materials, Green, Roofing
Big hair bands would be proud. A metal roof can be a hardcore rockin’ way to protect your home or business from Mother Nature’s worst. Unlike conventional roofing materials, a metal roof will last for …
Written by: Eric
Building Materials, Landscaping
‘I’m So excited, And I just can’t hide it. I’m about to lose control and I think I like it.’ Hey, that’s pretty catchy (note to self: write that down it could be the hook …
Written by: Leroy
I dealt with some pretty nasty crap over the years. Corroded toilet bowls, moldy drywall, collapsing trailers – gross to say the least. One of worst parts of these jobs wasn’t the part where I …
Written by: Eric
Building Materials, How To, Safety
I’ve done a lot of framing in my life, but nothing gets my juices flowing like a good truss set. To me, it’s kind of like drinking a case of Five Hour Energy drinks, a …
Written by: Eric
Bath, Building Materials, Kitchen, Windows & Doors
Caulk may sound like a dirty word (I’ve got a million inappropriate jokes), but it’s one of the most essential and versatile building materials in the world. It’s used in nearly every facet of the …
Written by: Eric
Bath, Building Materials, Flooring, Kitchen
I love flooring tile. It’s easy to install, most of its affordable and it looks good in just about any room. So why don’t I marry it already? Because my lawyers can’t quite figure out …
Written by: Eric
If you’ve ever installed shingles, plywood, headers or drywall, you probably already know all about nailing patterns. And if you’ve ever had to deal with a home inspector checking your nailing schedule, then you probably …
Written by: Eric
Building Materials, DIY Discussion
Drywall, wall board, sheetrock, gypsum board, plaster board, Gyproc or Gib. It’s a building material that comes in many forms and has many names, but they all share virtually the same design that’s been in …
Written by: Eric
So you think your job is tough? Try being a rod buster. These iron working heavyweights have to lift, tie and bend steel rebar all day long in the hot sun while being bent over …
Written by: Eric
Building Materials, Windows & Doors
There’s a saying that I’ve heard all my life: Vinyl is Final. And in part, it’s true. It’s a durable, strong and diverse material that is used in a wide variety of building products in …
Written by: Eric