Almost every home is equipped with rain gutters. These rain troughs or eave troughs, usually made of metal, hang below the eaves of your roof to catch rain (or melting snow) as it runs down your roof. The rain gutters collect the water, then direct the water to downspouts, and finally direct the water on [...]

Whilst doing an attic conversion it is a good time to add or change an attic insulation that you might have in the attic. If you find that your attic already has insulation and that it is in poor condition, this would be the perfect time to change the old insulation for a new one. [...]

In Birmingham, attic insulation, as well as air sealing the attic, will help reduce your energy bills. Attics are often one of the easiest places in a house to insulate, especially if you’d like to add insulation. Blown in or rolled out insulation is typically installed in an attic. Although installation costs may vary, blown [...]

Plumbing a House (For Pros by Pros) Master plumber Peter Hemp explains in step-by-step sequence how to create (for both new and remodeled homes) plumbing systems that function efficiently and withstand the rigors of time. For both homeowners and professionals, he shows how to design, size, and install pipes using a variety of standard materials [...]

Paying a company to install gutter protection is very expensive. For even a small home the cost of labor and materials can be thousands of dollars. By installing gutter protection yourself, you can save a lot of money. There are a variety of different types of gutter protection systems you can install yourself. These include [...]

When the outside air enters a house uncontrollably through cracks and openings it needs insulation. This reduces the heating / cooling cost which is necessary to build a healthier indoor environment. The air leakage can also cause air with dust and mould which is not hygienic. Proper attic insulation helps you to reduce the energy [...]

If heat and moisture aren’t removed from your home by proper ventilation, serious damage can occur, plus you will be paying higher utility bills. Less than 10% of existing homes are properly ventilated based on industry statistics. Heat: Unventilated attics often are 140 to 150 degrees in the summer. Hot air travels down into your [...]

Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 3rd edition Ultimate Guide: Plumbing is an updated and expanded edition of Creative Homeowner’s comprehensive, best-selling plumbing how-to book. The most up-to-date products and techniques are covered. For the how-to information, strong emphasis is placed on doing things correctly, so all the projects use only code-compliant techniques. Author Merle Henkenius prepares the [...]

Covered Gutter Protection System vs. Other Gutter Systems Considering the extended number of gutter protection systems available, it is no surprise that choosing the right one for your home can prove to be a cumbersome and lengthy task. In order to help busy home owners make the right decision, we have set out to [...]

Copyright (c) 2009 Elda Titus “More gold has been mined from the thoughts of men than has been taken from the earth.” By Napoleon Hill The American Institute of Architects estimates 90 % of U.S. high levels of moisture in the homes. Adding a cupola provides passive ventilation to the roof allowing trapped heat to [...]