By Matt Daigle While it’s not a common occurrence, skylights do fail. Flashing around the outside can come loose, seals can dry rot, and glass […]
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Prepping for Cold Weather Activities
Will 2020 ever end? That’s the question on the minds of many people who are tired of politics, quarantining and wearing masks. Certainly the year will come to an end, but not before cold weather and winter chores arrive. “We’d all like to see 2020 in the rear view mirror,” says […]
Rolling on a New Garage Floor
Lindsey Wiese knew exactly what she wanted to do with her garage after moving into her new Austin, Texas home. Before household boxes, bikes and bins started cluttering the garage, she decided to have DaiHard® 100 epoxy coating applied to the floor. “I wanted the garage floor to look as nice as the rest of […]
August – National Curb Appeal Month
Creating “Top Down” Curb Appeal
Basement Remodel: Molding & Millwork
Earlier this year, homeowner Keith Early decided to take matters into his own hands. He found a way to change his home’s ugly, wasted basement space into a retreat for family and friends. And, he leaned heavily on products from Ornamental Moulding & Millwork to help create the change. Decorative Millwork to the Rescue […]
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Kitchen Improvements That Are Worth Your Money
Considering adding value to your home before putting it on the market? Perhaps you’re looking to update your house so it can become a more livable, functional space? Being the heart of the home, the kitchen is the best place to start. Read on for insight into kitchen improvements that are worth your money. […]
How to Build Your Own Recording Studio at Home
Money can be a big problem if you are a beginner musician. There are many things you have to spend because of out-of-pocket expenses for production equipment and accessories. The good news about the music industry today is that anybody can make it big thanks to the Internet. Gone are the days of needing […]
8 Security Tips to Keep in Mind When Building a Smart Home
8 Security Tips to Keep in Mind When Building a Smart Home Are you thinking about investing in smart home products for your home? These products can greatly increase the value of your home as well as the enjoyment of your family’s living space. With new prototypes being developed each day, within the next few […]
Replace Outdoor Lighting
(guest post by Megan Wenzl) If you’re anything like us, you love your home. Taking pride in where you live is one of the purest pleasures in life, but since most people spend the majority of their time inside their humble (or not-so-humble) abodes, it can be easy to overlook the exterior. Part […]
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Privacy Window Accents Aging in Place Shower
PENSACOLA, FLA – Occupational therapist Kendra Orcutt helps people grow old … carefully. When she recently counseled a couple to get rid of their old bathtub in favor of a zero threshold walk-in shower, she knew the new bathroom design was just as important as its functionality. “This couple hired our company to […]
Haas Door Expands Charcoal Color Offering
Haas Door, manufacturer of premium steel and aluminum residential and commercial garage doors, has expanded its Charcoal color across all of their steel garage door products. Charcoal is the newest color offering in the Steel 2400 Series and Steel 2500 Series for residential and commercial garage doors from Haas Door. Charcoal has been a popular […]
2020 Interior Design Trends: Wood Meets Metals
Experts from companies within NOVO Building Products are anticipating a design trend swing that encompasses both wood and metal interior accents in 2020. Prepared to react to changing marketplace demands, leaders within NOVO are gearing up for a marriage of interior design elements. Millwork: Rustic Farmhouse Goes Modern For mouldings and millwork, there’s a strong […]
Weekend Projects
TV Size Upgrade
Over the weekend, I helped my buddy Mitch mount a new 60″ flat screen to the wall. This was a little trickier than it sounds, because he wanted to hang it over an existing wall nook that was too small for the larger screen. The TV nook built into his wall was originally designed to […]
5 Home Appliances You Didn’t Know You Could Repair Yourself
(guest post by Chris Zeisler) Not every homeowner is a handy person, but with the right resources, you don’t have to be. While some appliance repairs are jobs for professionals, others are simple enough that even homeowners who aren’t mechanically inclined can handle them – especially if they know where to go to look for […]
Installing a Timberchic Accent Wall
As part of an ongoing remodeling project, the EHT staff had our first opportunity to install Timberchic, a peel-and-stick plank made of genuine reclaimed wood. Thin, lightweight, and easy to cut and apply, these affordable DIY-friendly planks are made 100% from reclaimed river logs and are available in an enhanced palate of colors (we chose […]