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Exterior Colors to Help Make Your House Stand Out

We all want our homes to stand out. It’s not so difficult in a rural setting, but in a suburban setting where there are rows of homes, a little individuality goes a long way. Have you ever tried to find someone’s home in a neighborhood where all the houses were similar in shape and color? Phone...

Coping Baseboard with a Miter Saw

Miter saws do an excellent job at cutting consistent, perfect angles. The problem is, in the real world most walls are not consistent or perfect. To deal with this, rather than using trial and error while trying to get the perfect angle, most carpenters use a technique known as coping. Coping is a...

Tips for Taking Down Walls and Creating an Open Layout

Removing walls and opening up the layout in your home can create a truly remarkable transformation. It is often done on television home improvement shows, because the impact can be so dramatic. A lot of care and thought should be made before making this decision, since it can change so much in the...

How to Hire a Contractor on a Budget

Sometimes, as much as you would like to do it yourself, there are things that may just be beyond your expertise or your schedule. These are the times when hiring a contractor is the best route towards getting your project done quickly and professionally. But what happens if your budget doesn’t...

Air Tools vs Manual Tools

All is not as it seems when deciding whether or not to use air or manual tools. Below, we'll discuss the key differences you should consider when deciding which to use: Speed There’s no comparison here. Air-powered tools can get the job done way faster than your manual tools can. All you need to...

Guide to Paint Finishes

Whether you own your home or rent, chances are you will eventually spend a little time with the paintbrush and roller. One of the first things you need to do before painting is make a decision: what kind of finish do I want? First off, exactly what is a finish? In terms of paint, finish refers to...

Closing the Space Above the Kitchen Cabinets with MDF and Moldings

If you’re like many homeowners, there’s that space above your cabinets in the kitchen that is too high reach, too narrow to put another cabinet, or too difficult to paint and paper when the time comes. So what normally happens is you end up putting a knickknack of some sort up there which quickly...

How to Redo Caulk and Grout Like a Professional

It doesn’t happen overnight, but eventually you’ll notice that every time you clean the tub and shower, the caulk or grout just never looks as clean as it used to. That’s because over time, due to minute cracks and wear, moisture finds its way in allowing mold and mildew to take root. Often, no...

How to Install a Pre-hung Exterior Door

Installing a new door to the exterior of your home will add safety, security, comfort and lasting curb appeal. It used to be a job that only the most skilled carpenters could tackle successfully. With the advent of pre-hung doors however, this once complex and intricate feat of carpentry can now be...

Tips for Removing a Stripped Screw

A stripped screw can make the simplest of jobs a real pain in the neck. To help avoid a lot of frustration (and maybe spare those around you from learning some colorful new words), we’ve put together some tips on getting that pesky screw out of your way: Avoid power You’ll need to avoid power...

Contractor Tips to Improving Productivity in Their Employees

Improving the productivity of employees in the contractor business can mean a couple different things. From project planning to employee morale, productivity can be affected by many factors. These hold true for large construction companies as well as individually owned local contractors. But the...

Home Energy Savings Checklist

Energy prices seem to be rising every year. Furthermore, the impact of energy consumption has lasting effects on the environment. Though there’s not much we can do in regards to reducing the prices of the energy we consume, there are ways to reduce how much we consume. In turn, these energy-saving...

Weekend Project: Replace or Install Porch Screening

If you have an older home with a screened in porch, then the method used to install the screening is probably the same method that’s been around forever. This usually involves stretching large portions of screening while nailing or stapling every few inches. In most cases the seams are covered with...

Using a Laser Level

While a laser level is often used by professionals, it is practical enough for a homeowner to use as well. Below, we share a few things that laser levels can do for you.TypesThere are two main types of laser levels. One is the manual type where you have to make sure that the device is level on your...

Tips on Using a Stud Finder

No ladies, this is not a device to help find a good-looking guy. A stud finder is more like a way to give you "x-ray vision", in order to help locate where studs are in your wall for support. The reason for this is because if hung improperly, a shelf or picture frame can rip holes in your wall...

How to Build Brick and Stone Pathways

If you’ve decided that you’d like to lay a brick or stone pathway outside of your home, the procedure for either is very similar. When deciding on what type of material to use, consider your home’s architecture first. For example, if there is a particular type of stone, brick or rock built into the...

Spring Fix-Ups: Creative Ways to Light Your Patio

As the temperatures rise, your living space can finally extend to the outdoors once again. As you venture outside and begin your spring cleanup, in addition to taking care of what winter had left behind and making whatever repairs are necessary to your patio, why not take the time to consider...

Contractor’s Project Management Roles & Responsibilities

Project management roles and responsibilities for contractors are both many and varied. The specific roles depend on the size of the construction company. The typical local contractor, with a couple of employees takes on the role of a project manager, business owner, customer service representative...

Business Management Tips for Contractors

For many contractors, the work doesn’t stop when the tools are put away. They are, after all not just building a deck or installing cabinets, they are also running a business. The truth is, there are some things that must be handled effectively in order to provide a successful future for the...

Contractors- Start the New Year with a New App

Did you know that there are tons of smartphone apps available to you as a contractor that will help you do your job better! Do you know what is best of all… they are usually free. Here are our picks of a few apps that you may not know are out there but may be a big benefit to our contractors and...

The Latest Tech Innovations for Contractors

Who doesn’t like the latest gadgets to help make the job go a little easier? The old adage that “necessity is the mother of invention” holds true here. Recently, NASA used a Zero G 3-D printer to make a fully functioning ratchet ---in space. The ratchet was designed on earth, while the printer...

Best Flooring Options for Pet Owners

At some point in our lives, most of us have been pet owners. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), nearly 60% of Americans currently own a pet. Since pets spend most of their time on floors, it makes sense that consideration should be taken when choosing a type of...

Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat

Controlling your home’s energy use is always an ongoing challenge for homeowners. Updating your home’s windows and doors with more energy efficient models, is another. Replacing an aging heating and cooling system also plays a large part in dictating home energy costs, since they account for the...

In Memoriam

Robert S. Seibold Sr.AGE: 87 • Landing Robert S. Seibold, Sr., 87, of Landing, NJ passed away Monday, August 4th, 2014 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown. Robert was born in Belleville and was a resident of King Cove in Landing. He served in the U.S. Navy, 1944 - 1946 during WW II. He...

Home Preparation Tips for Summer Storms

You take the good with the bad. A fact of life that is all too true in relation to summer weather. While Mother Nature can spoil us with her bright sunny days and warm breezes, she still manages to let us know who’s in charge now and then. While the temptation may be to enjoy the nice days to their...