Solar power is the largest renewable energy source worldwide, and it is continually growing. With 120,000 terawatts of solar power entering the earth daily, there is much energy to work with. Given the amount of power, commercial solar energy has the ability to keep a building running on its own power grid after installation of […]
Author: Eric Brophy
I’m Eric Brophy, a carpenter and homebuilder with 16 years experience doing the job right, the old-fashioned way. What they used to say is true — measure twice, cut once. If you plan out a project from the start, with blueprints, a bill of materials, the whole nine yards, you may seem to be wasting time at the start, but it’s time saved on having to do the job again when it just doesn’t fit. Whether you’re building in the city or off the grid, ground-up or touch-up, I can guarantee you’ll find home improvement tips for your next DIY project at home.
Taking A Look At Our Lighting Alternatives
The use of the light bulb is an incredibly important thing in society as we know it. After all, it is electric light that allows us to do so much. Before electricity, working late into the evening would not be nearly as possible. In addition to this, it would also be a great deal harder […]
Behind The Importance Of Waste Removal Services
Here in the United States, the need for proper waste management is high. After all, the average American generates an impressive amount of trash, even just on a daily basis. In fact, the amount of trash can be as high as four pounds a day – and that’s for each individual currently living in this […]
When You Should Hire Remodelers for the Home
A homeowner, unlike someone who rents their living space, has the option of hiring remodeling companies to refinish or replace much of the hardware in their home, from the floor to the walls to plumbing and more. When remodeling companies are hired for the job, a homeowner can coordinate with them to design what the […]
Renovate Vs Remodel: Understanding The Difference
The popularity of home redesign shows has risen in recent years. Thanks to the lovely Chip and Joanna Gaines and the uproarious Property Brothers, homeowners are paying more attention to their livings spaces: what can be changed or improved through renovations or remodels? However, it’s important to know the difference between those two words before […]
When a Foundation Repair Company is Needed
All modern buildings, may they be large office buildings or banks or residential homes, need a solid concrete foundation upon which to sit. In fact, one of the first steps of any construction project is to dig up the space for the foundation, then pour concrete and allow it to cure and form the foundation. […]
Geologists and Foundation Repair Work
All buildings, may they be small suburban homes or a large shopping mall or school, are built upon foundations. And in the case of homes in particular, there are some popular and effective foundation models that contractors may choose from when constructing a home on a plot of land. Later, if a homeowner is suffering […]
When to Have Bamboo Floors Installed
Any house or public building is going to have some flooring in it. A building’s flooring may often be taken for granted, but damaged, dirty, or warped flooring will quickly gather some unwanted attention. Any responsible homeowner or public building manager will hire contractors to put down new floorboards, whether they be traditional hardwood planks […]
3 Important Reasons to Have Your Dryer Vents Cleaned
Our homes have numerous ducts and vents, such as the dryer vent that runs from your dryer to the exterior of your home. All other vents are referred to as ducts. For your family’s safety and health, it’s essential to keep these ducts in top condition. What happens if you don’t? Routine duct and vent […]