How to Save Money on a New Home Set a budget, and stick to it Before you even meet with the developer’s sales representative you should be checking in with a financial advisor to find out how much you can afford to [...]
Power Tools 101: What to Buy and How to Use Them I’ve always thought of some power tools as less intimidating than others. So I always recommend newbie power tools users to start with a jigsaw first (in addition to [...]
Popular Mechanics tests the best power tools for your home, garage, and lawn. We bring our audience the latest news on innovations and inventions across the automotive, DIY, science, technology, and outdoor spaces. We also serve our readers with the [...]
Picking a quality contractor can make the difference between a job done right and an utter nightmare. Know what you want before you get estimates. “ Start with a plan and some ideas,” Hicks says. “Don’t start by talking to contractors.” [...]
How to Deal With a Bad Contractor YOU WANT TO FIX UP YOUR home – not find yourself in a fix. But home remodeling can sometimes be a bit of a nightmare if you don't hire the right person for the [...]
Contractor Licensing The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently has no licensure or certification requirements for most construction contractors (or their employees).... MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTALLERS HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS ASBESTOS AND LEAD REMOVAL CRANE OPERATOR Some of Pennsylvania’s 2,562 municipalities have established local [...]
Millions of homeowners hire contractors every year, and are thrilled with the results they get, but it’s “practically the norm of homeowners who get a horror story... Hire an attorney. It’s another expense and it takes time, but it’s often [...]
Here are 10 important guidelines for your kitchen design project. For efficiency, the work triangle (the space between the sink, refrigerator, and stove) should measure 26' or less with no single side longer than 9', or less than 4'. In [...]
Installing hardwood flooring is very much like putting a puzzle together. There are three main installation methods. These are nail-down installation, glue-down installation, and floating installation. It is assumed that you have a level subfloor that is wood for [...]
Materials For Creating The Perfect Kitchen Countertop Let us take a look at 7 of the most popular kitchen countertop materials being used today: Granite A natural stone, granite is a popular choice for it's classic beauty and durability. [...]
