Construction Basics

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When you're building a home, minor errors can be costly.

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Even if you're not very handy, these are within your reach.

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To build or not to build, that is the question.

What seems like a great plan now might kick you later.

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We share 5 areas to keep your eye on now to save time and money later in home repairs.

A stopped dado joint is a special kind of joint to hold together boards intersecting at 90 degrees.

If you are removing a load bearing wall, there are a few things that you will need to keep in mind.

A load bearing wall gives your home integrity and strength.

Think of framing as the skeleton of your home.

Wooden cladding is a product that can transform the appearance of your staircase.

Manufactured homes are quickly gaining popularity with consumers because they save construction time.

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Houses on the water can be a magical refuge.

Before modifying the structure of your home, find load bearing walls.

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