Stairs are one of the many things we take for granted in our homes, unless you've got one of those grand entryways like we're used to seeing in movies like Gone with the Wind. Stairs are an integral part of any home with more than one level, giving us access to upstairs along with the attic and/or …
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Memories Stored in Our Attics
We store lots of stuff in our attics - old furniture we're not willing to part with, boxes of clothes and children's artwork, holiday decorations and so much more. We're lucky to have this space to store things until the day we realize it's also a burden. We forget what we've put away and one …
The Secrets Hiding in Your Attic
Unless you've got a finished attic, you probably only climb into your attic to put away holiday decorations or store things you might need for a few years. That little access panel isn't easy to crawl through and even the pull down stairs aren't fun. The real point here isn't how you access your …
Green Glue, Soundproofing & Band Practice
What happens when a homeowner wants to hold band practices at their house? Theses Exeter, NH homeowners had an extra room in their house (versus the traditional basement approach) but weren’t sure if they could add enough soundproofing to contain the noise for others in the home, and the …
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Basement Waterproofing & Keeping Your Basement Dry
Homeowners often finish their basements to create more living space for a bedroom, family room or for hobbies that need lots of space. That's when you really start to focus on keeping your basement dry to protect your investment, so understanding your basement waterproofing options is one thing …
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Smart Kitchen Flooring Choices
When buying kitchen flooring, do you pick flooring that looks great with your cabinets? One of my handyman customers asked for help picking their new kitchen floor. She wanted cork as she spends hours a day cooking and baking. Her husband wanted black and white tile -- they were stuck! These …
