Cement Rendering And Building Plastering Posted By : Michael Russell
The term 'rendering' is generally used to mean a cement plaster applied to the external face of a building wall, as distinct from 'plastering' which includes all types of plaster and is generally...
View ArticleBuilding Plastering - Mixing and Surface Preparation Posted By : Michael Russell
To mix cement plaster, the cement, with or without 10% of lime, should be mixed thoroughly with sand until the colour is uniform. The water is then added gradually while mixing continues and until the...
View ArticleBuilding an Energy Efficient Home Posted By : Michael Russell
Energy costs grow in the cold season because of energy loss. It makes no difference whether you live in a new building or in an older one. Here are some simple tips to improve the energy efficiency in...
View ArticleStop Dreaming and Starting Building Posted By : Rob Parker
It is not that difficult with a prefabricated home. What is a pre-fabricated home? It is any residential dwelling that is manufactured off-site and delivered to the building site in sections for final...
View ArticleHome Inspections Posted By : Steve Medina
What is a home inspection, and what to expect. A home inspection is one of the most important things that a homeowner, seller, or buyer can order to be done to their home or potential home. It is an...
View ArticleThe Direction The Sun Sets Is Very Important When Designing a House! Posted...
When building a house, it is important that a home owner studies the effects of the sun on his future home. He or she should carefully study the path way of the sun's progress and its effect of heat...
View ArticleBuilding With ICF's, The New Concrete House Posted By : Michael Russell
Building a home with concrete walls used to be pretty unusual but with ICF's (insulated concrete forms) it is becoming almost common. The advantages of ICF's over traditional wood frame building cover...
View ArticleTips for Selecting a Great Real Estate Contractor Posted By : R. Eric Bramlett
When you decide to build a home rather than to buy a home or when you make the decision to remodel the home that you already have, you most likely intend to get the job done with the help of...
View ArticleTen Ways That Your New Dream Home Can Be Greener Posted By : Calum MacKenzie
If your dream of the future includes a brand new home, you are in a position to make your dream house one that is good to the environment. Here are ten choices that can make your new construction home...
View ArticleNew Construction Plumbing Guide Posted By : David Bouthot
You are building a new home; what an exciting time! You've probably spent hours figuring out the design of this building, whether it's a home that you're going to live in yourself or one that you're...
View ArticleGreen Homes And Green Design Posted By : Bruce Kellby
Look for a company who deals in green homes, and a Charlotte builder who understands the importance of such practices. They need to use an energy efficient design and sustainable construction materials...
View ArticleGetting A Contractor For Building A Home Posted By : Russell R Freeman
If you would rather build a house than buy one, there are several ways to go about it. You might get some experienced person to help you with the plans and build part of the house yourself, hiring...
View ArticlePlanning Furniture While Constructing A New House Posted By : Sarika Kabra
Neatly arranged furniture adds to the elegance of a new house. To achieve this you have to consider the type of furniture and its likely position while drafting the building plan. This ensures a proper...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Home Builder Posted By : Brian Walker
Buying a new home is a major decision. Choosing a good home builder is also very important. You will want someone who is established and can be trusted, someone has the knowledge and skills in...
View ArticleReadymade Houses - Cheaper Than Architects Posted By : Resa Fast
When building a new house, one usually has two choices: have an architect draw the house or buy a fabricated house from one of the many house manufacturers available. The choice can be difficult, and...
View ArticleKitchen Bench - The Perfect Companion in the Kitchen Posted By : Joe Golz
The kitchen will become one of the busiest rooms in the household. It can be one among the unclean ones too. Having a kitchen bench can be a great help in organizing things, creating it problem-free...
View ArticleMaking Plans To Build Your Dream Home Posted By : James Smi
Planning to build a house is surely an exciting endeavor in anyone's life. It is a major step throughout the course of a lifetime, one of the milestones that most hardworking people look forward to....
View ArticleThe Home Building Process Posted By : Jasmine Stone
Let's say you have the money and the resources to build a home. Within a few months, it is completed. Is it happily ever after? The answer is no because there will be a few other challenges ahead even...
View ArticleHaving a Home Built Posted By : Jasmine Stone
The financial crisis is affecting everyone. People are losing their jobs and some have to foreclose their homes. As a result, there is a decline in home building making some doubt that now is now the...
View ArticleBuilding an Energy-conscious Home Posted By : Cliff Lewis
When building a new house, most people like to think that the structure will stand for a long time, that the home will be a lasting, sustainable one. What many people fail to consider, however, is...
View ArticleCustom Home Design - Software for the Do-it-yourselfer! Posted By : Brian...
Finding exactly the right custom home design can be an almost impossible chore. Change this chore into an exciting and interesting adventure by designing your new custom home yourself using some of the...
View ArticleIs This A Good Time To Build A New Home? Posted By : Jasmine Stone
With a decline in home building thanks to the financial crisis, the answer is yes. This is because without anything to build, these people will go out of business. But is that the only reason? The...
View ArticleAn Quick Review Of A Home Inspection Review Posted By : Eugene Riggs
When you are in the process of buying a home, there will be many steps that must be taken to ensure that the house you are considering will provide you with comfort for years to come. Getting a home...
View ArticleNew House, New Mess Posted By : Alfred Halfnight
You've just finished building your new home, or perhaps you've recently undertaken and finished a massive renovation job. All the fixtures and finishing touches are in place but there's a slight...
View Article3 Tips For Building Your Own Home Posted By : Masni Rizal Mansor
If you are going to be building your own home from scratch, there are a few tips that you can follow in order to make the process flow much more smoothly. Building your own home can be a very large...
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