by Joseph Truini Wood is the undisputed king of all decking materials, but the crown is under attack. The widespread…

By Joseph Truini For the past 30 years, I’ve written extensively about DIY home remodeling and repairs, woodworking projects, and…

by Joseph Truini Of all the different types of interior trim found in a home, none attracts more attention than…

By Joseph Truini While most economic indicators show that the recession is over, the real estate market continues to lag…

By Joseph Truini Finding honest, capable remodeling contractors is no easy feat. It seems the construction industry attracts its fair…

Here are 3 tips to help control attic temperature in the heat of summer, from the Rockwell Tools Rock Talk Blog.

Premium decking like select grades of redwood and cedar rate a premium installation with hidden fasteners. They’re more expensive and take longer than nailing. But the result is handsome wood grain unblemished by nails, screws, splits, stray hammer blows, or deep nail holes that collect water and foster rot where contractors use pneumatic guns.

Unlike sloped roofs and overlapped siding that shed weather, decks take the elements face first. From searing sun to ice and snow, the constant exposure can cause rotting, warping, cupping, and bare-feet hazards like raised nail heads and splinters.

by O’Neill Williams You’re the neighbor down the street asking to go fishing and you’re adamant that, since he’s a…