This is Texas. We have storms. Severe storms. And when storms hit, so do ‘Chuck-in-a-Truck’ storm-chasers. How can you quickly determine who’s an established, reputable roofing contractor? Here are a few tips for choosing the right company to help you with storm-related repairs. No matter which roofing contractor you choose, we…
“Let’s focus on carpet padding today. Carpet is an easy upkeep option that is both warm and insulating, but probably more important than the carpet itself is the pad you choose to support it.” I was recently inspired to do a video version of this blog post I wrote last…
So. It’s time to replace that carpet, huh? It’s not a small expense, but it will make such a difference in how your home feels to live in. You might be looking at all the possibilities for new carpet, weighing different factors to ensure that you don’t have to replace…
The energy efficiency of your house is dependent on a combination of many different factors, all of which essentially boil down to two main culprits: Air flow and heat loss/gain. There are all kinds of short-term quick fixes for problem areas. Your mileage may vary on those. This is a list of…
Did you know that fiberglass insulation used to be bottles and windows? The quick video below shows footage from an Owens Corning insulation factory. We’re not 100% certain, but it looks like they’re making batts that were a precursor to to these EcoTouch attic batts. Fiberglass insulation is environmentally friendly–it’s…
Over the years, I’ve found that the vast majority of homeowners don’t really have a hard preference as to the color of the shingles on their roof. When a roof needs to be replaced, most people choose a roof color the same as, or very close to, the color it…
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS POST HERE {{Just a small disclaimer: I knew almost nothing about insulation before I started researching this post. I’m an artist and designer, so I’ve carved foam insulation board in sculptures and used it as portable ‘walls’ in photography, and I’ve used loose…
We tackled carpet cushion in our previous installation of Carpet 101; today let’s talk about the different kinds of carpet pile, as well as some of the pile-related terms used by carpet people. First, it might be useful to understand how carpet is made. The manufacturing process for just about…
While replacing a roof can be a big, important decision, it also helps protect your biggest investment-your home-and it gives you the chance to start fresh with a new exterior look. Getting the color and shape of shingle you always wanted is a great way to express your individual personality…
So I’ve learned a lot about flooring in the last few months. You would think, since I have researched and DIY-installed inexpensive laminate flooring, that I would know pretty much all there is to know about flooring, right? But alas, flooring knowledge is vast, and even with workplace immersion, there is…