Extreme How-To
Extreme How-To Visits ROXUL
I recently toured the Roxul manufacturing factory in Marshall County, Mississippi. The new 600,000 sq. ft. facility was built in 2012 to produce a variety of the company’s insulation products. Unlike fiberglass or other insulation products, the Roxul product is made of stone wool that is formed into batts. The material has a number of […]
7 Modern Kitchen Design Trends for Extreme Handymen to Watch for in 2016
(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com) Wondering what the latest trends in kitchen design are? A few may surprise you! The modern kitchen is winning out over the traditional, yet practicality and function are still key elements of a winning design. Here’s a look at are how those elements are coming together with the top seven modern […]
Tax Breaks for 2016
Having recently filed my Federal income taxes, I’m now thinking of ways I can pay the U.S. government less of my earnings next year. My guess is that a lot of you are thinking the same thing. When it comes to home improvement, a number of tax credits for residential energy efficiency have been […]
Next-Generation Tunnel Building Technology — with a Truck!
Pretty innovative way to construct a tunnel…
Impact Protection With Class 4 Roof Shingles
(guest post courtesy Atlas Roofing) Many homeowners aren’t aware that impact damage caused by hail can be avoided. Not all shingles are manufactured to withstand the extreme force a roof must take from hail, sleet and wind-blown rain. The best defense against such impact damage is a Class 4 shingle. History of Resistance […]
Failing Concrete Roof Leads Homeowner to Polymer Slate Roofing
LENEXA, KAN. – Homeowner Julie Beck knew she had to get a new roof when it started raining inside her attic. Cracked concrete tiles, a poor installation job and overall deterioration of her concrete roof all combined in 2015 to prompt Beck to invest in a new Bellaforté Slate roof. “We suffered with this […]
Funniest Home Inspection Photos of 2015
The “Home Inspector Blog” at the Star Tribune has published its Top 20 Home Inspection Photos from 2015. Take a look and have a chuckle at all sorts of bad ideas in action. Behold the cutting-edge “Roof Mullet” and marvel at the “Multi-tasker’s Bathroom”. You’ll discover creative ways to wire ceiling light fixtures, as well […]
Rating Renovations: DIY Home Improvement for Resale Home Buyers
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) When it comes to the housing market, frequently the best deal in your city or town is not a brand new home, but rather one that is a resale property. Buying a resale home can present a number of advantages aside from cost savings on the initial purchase price; […]
DeWalt Donates Tools to the Greenfield VFW
At the Grand Opening of power tool manufacturing at DeWalt’s facility in Greenfield, Indiana, on Veterans Day (November 11, 2015), DeWalt donated 70 power tools, hand tools and accessories to the Greenfield VFW including some of the finest professional corded power tools made right in Greenfield. Making the Donation for DeWalt and accepting the donation […]