Even if you use adequate insulation, your metal and steel prefabricated building can be susceptible to condensation and heat transfer – especially if you opt to use metal as your exterior siding. Your building needs proper ventilation, and ridge vents are an optimal...
We expect a YouTube video or two to go viral, but Nicole J. Butler never expected her State Farm TV commercial to do it, too. It got so much airplay it was hard to miss, not to mention that it has snagged over 1.1 million views on – you guessed it – YouTube. Nicole J....
It takes about 22 mature trees to create enough wood frame the average house – that’s about 16,380 board feet. Add things like hardwood floors, siding, roofing, and cabinets, and you’re adding another 22 to 24 trees. Trees are a renewable resource, and some wood used...
Mold, like the cockroach, can be found practically everywhere on the planet. It’s a type of fungus. While seeing it on the interior or exterior of a building isn’t such a good thing, mold plays an important part in nature by breaking down dead leaves, plants and other...
Why should horses have all the fun? If you’re a fan of the cable show Fixer Upper, you already know that rehabilitating barns and turning them into spacious residences is a growing trend. Chip and Joanna Gaines may have moved on, but don’t expect that to bring an end...
