The UV rays that strike untreated wood break apart the lignin in the wood. Lignin is the glue that holds wood fibers together ...

The builder could have created a cutout in the hallway to this space. You could cover this opening with a large wall hanging or picture. A French cleat is best for holding the artwork against the wall ...

News Home and garden Ask the Builder: Stop giving contractors money upfront Sun., Oct. 15, 2023 The banker financing this project would roll on the floor laughing if the builder asked for money ...

Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...

My college major was geology. At the time I was in school, I had no idea how valuable this degree would be once I became a full-time builder. There’s a very good chance I was the only builder in ...

Water is both your friend and your foe. You need it to live, your plants and landscaping need a sip, and if your pets are like my stunning American Dirus dog, they need lots of water. Water is also ...

Were you 100% satisfied with all of the work done on your last large project? I’m talking about near perfection. If you did an autopsy of all the problems, errors and delays on the big job, what do ...

I’ve set an ambitious goal for this column. I hope it will save collectively at least $100 million. If you and every other reader follow the advice I’m about to share, we can make sure your money will ...