We tell people that one of the benefits of going with Miracle Truss® buildings is that the design creates 24-inch on center studs for interior walls and the roof. That makes it very easy to use standard batting insulation if you plan to finish the inside walls. This...
Everything looks more fun on TV. Otherwise, why would we sit through the commercials? If you’ve watched some of your favorite DIY and home improvement cable channels lately, you know that the Tiny House Movement has moved from the fringes into the spotlight. There are...
If a tree falls in the forest and there’s no one to hear it, does it make a sound? One way to find out might be to head to the state of West Virginia. Nearly 75% of the state’s land is covered by forest. One of those trees just might give up the secret. This state of...
If you’re new to the idea of DIY building kits, you might think it’s all about low-quality, temporary, shed-like structures that look like cookie-cutter boxes. That would be a fair assumption – and some are. There are some steel building manufacturers that make...
Putting in a new kitchen sink? You typically don’t need to worry about a building permit—although you should check that you will follow the building codes in your area as even plumbing is usually regulated. If you’re making a major structural change, you very well...
