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find a house designer

How Do I Find a Designer?

In considering a building addition or remodel, or perhaps a new home, one of the first steps in pursuit of your dream is finding...
how to plan a house remodel

How do I plan a remodel of my house?

So, you are tired of your house and are considering a remodel, or perhaps an addition.  Where do you start?  Overwhelmed already?  That’s okay. ...
Water Heater Problem

What Are Common Water Heater Problems?

Tank water heater problems can be so annoying.  One usually learns of water heater problems at the most inopportune time like taking a bath...
Type of Attic Vent

Should I Have More Than One Type of Attic Vent?

Absolutely, yes! Your attic ventilation works on the simple property of physics in which hot air rises. For that principle to apply to your...
Attic Ventilation

What Is Attic Ventilation?

It’s summer time in the deep south and that means heat. Not the “dry heat” that some say you don’t feel as much. Down...
what does a sagging roof mean

What Does A Sag in My Roof Mean?

Houston, we have a problem! How much of a problem depends largely on how large is the roof sag? And we are going to...
how to identify a load bearing wall

How Can I Tell If A Wall Is A Load Bearing Wall?

How can I identify a load bearing wall? - This question is easy to answer, although getting the needed information can sometimes be difficult....
how to repair home foundation

How Do I Repair Foundation Failure?

Foremost, foundation repair is beyond the ability of most homeowners, due to the equipment and knowledge required. The foundation of a home supports the...
house Structural Problems

How Can I Tell If I Have Structural Problems In My House?

What are the signs of structural problems in a house? - This type of question is usually the result of suspicions that come from...
framing attic

What are the pieces of framing in my attic called?

The average house has hundreds of boards in the attic which make up the roof framing, but most of them can be categorized into...
hip roof vs gable roof

What is the difference between a hip roof and a gable roof?

Hip roofs and gable roofs are two of the most common roof types to be found across the country. Because they are so common,...
Roof Flashing

Is the flashing installed properly on my house?

This can be a tricky question and difficult to answer easily and concisely, due to the fact that flashing can literally be a game...
Roof Covering

How Long Does My Roof Covering Last?

How long does the roof of my home last? - The answer to that question depends on the type of roof covering, how well...
Prepare My House for Sale

How Should I Prepare My House for Sale?

Oh, the pressure of preparing your house for sale.  So, you made the decision to move forward with putting your house on the market...
do I need a real estate agent?

Why do I need a real estate agent?

Real estate agents are valuable assets to the buy/sell transaction process when one is looking to purchase or sell a home.  Seasoned real estate...
why do i need a home inspection

Why do I need a home inspection?

Most home inspections are performed during the purchase or sale of a house, usually initiated, and paid for by a prospective purchaser of a...
type of water heaters

Is a tankless water heater better than a tank-style water heater?

The beach or the mountains? Ford, Chevy, or Ram trucks? Pick a side and prepare for battle! No matter which side of the tank...
dishwasher doesn't drain

Why won’t my dishwasher drain?

As the saying goes, “We’ve been there and done that!”.  A dishwasher that does not drain can be very frustrating.  So, let us consider...

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