Good Source for Tricks of the Trade - One of the best sources for tricks of the trade home repairs that I have ever found, have been books on home repairs and remodeling. These books can often...

Five Easy Tips for Hiring Excellent Contractors - One of the most difficult things that most homeowners seem to have a problem with is hiring excellent contractors. I'm here to help you...

Stairway Placement and Elegant Design - One of the best pieces of furniture in anyone's home is going to be their stairway. Most stairways are centrally located and visible the moment...

Five Things Every Homeowner Should Do before Contacting a Contractor - Anyone in business understands time and time shouldn't be wasted by anyone, especially a contractor who is...

How Much Can Lumber Shrink? - This has been one of the biggest problems in the construction business for years. The bigger the piece of lumber, the more it can shrink. There are large pieces of...

Home Remodeling Using a Digital Camera - Now obviously you can't build a home with a digital camera, but you can save yourself a lot of frustration by taking pictures as the work progresses.

Solving Residential Home Construction Problems - If you own a home, there is a good chance that you will eventually have problems and these problems will need to be repaired.

Dealing with Incompetent Building Inspectors - You're going to have problems with any business and construction is no different. There are extremely competent people who can make...

Determining the Height of the Stair Landing - Anyone who's interested in stair construction should understand how to determine the height of the stair landing.

Basic Stair Building Vocabulary - Here are a couple of useful terms that stair builders use in the construction industry. Keep something in mind here, carpenters who work on the East Coast...

Be Extremely Careful with Building Materials Manufacturer Warranties - I have been trying to send this message out for years now. Just because a product states that it has a limited...

Building Codes for Stair Handrails and Guardrails - These building codes might not apply in your specific city or county. Make sure that you check with your local building department to verify...