What Is Siloxane?
It is not unusual to hear someone reference something that sounds a bit ‘techy’ but really is industry slang for something somewhat ‘related’, but maybe not necessarily having to do with the actual definition of what may be being discussed. I’m sure every industry has their examples. In the home improvement industry there CERTAINLY are […]
Why It Is Important To Coat ALL SIX Sides Of Your Wood When Building A Porch Floor
When building a porch floor, it’s essential to coat all six sides of the wood. This practice is crucial for several reasons, including protecting the wood, enhancing durability, preventing moisture damage, and maintaining its appearance. Let’s break down these reasons to understand why this step is so important. First, coating the wood provides a protective […]
Why You Do NOT Need Larger Gutters Than You Already Have
There is an interesting phenomenon which occurs with certain types of rain. This phenomenon leads to phone calls which we field from concerned people that believe that their gutter system is not large enough to catch the water that is coming down their roof in these rain events. In observing the rain coming down the […]
What Is Muriatic Acid And Why Is It So Helpful?
Muriatic acid is a type of acid that is very useful for many different tasks. It is a strong and powerful liquid, often found in hardware stores, and is used for cleaning and on construction jobs, and even for balancing pH in pools. Although it’s very helpful, it needs to be handled with care because […]
What Is The Best Treatment For Old Rusty Foundation Windows?
Over the years I have noticed that old, rusty foundation windows are often overlooked in the maintenance processes on people’s homes. This may seem like a little detail but can add to a home looking worn out and neglected. Not only that, but if these rusted foundation windows ever corrode to the ‘point of no […]
DRYLOK
DRYLOK is a type of paint designed to keep water from coming through surfaces like walls and floors. It’s called a waterproofing paint because it creates a barrier that stops water from seeping in. People often use DRYLOK in basements, garages, or other places where they want to prevent water damage. DRYLOK is not just […]
Landscaping vs. Hardscaping
Every once in a while, I hear an “incorrect” use of a given term that makes me giggle internally. One of the most prominent examples of this is when someone is referring to a ‘downspout’ on their home as a ‘gutter’. Technically when it comes to describing your gutter system, the horizontally hung portion of […]
The MVP Of Primer Colors
When painting anything on the exterior or the interior of your home and it has been established that a primer is necessary to use for the project, you may be surprised to learn on what my recommendation would be in terms of one specific element of the approach to primer. Primers are used for a […]
Installing A Vapor Barrier In A Crawl Space
Recently I was meeting with a client couple of ours to review a service item that we were working to take care of for them. While meeting with them, they asked me if I could give them a price for installing a vapor barrier in a crawl space. I agreed and asked them to show […]
The Bidet – Not Just A Fancy Schmancy Way To Use The Bathroom!
On a recent episode of the ‘PROTALK Home Improvement Radio’ show, we were having a discussion of some of the items that in recent times I have seen to be growing in popularity amongst our clients. While some of the focus certainly was on more modern technology-oriented items such as electrical outlets which have receptacles […]
