It is time to insulate the project house and we have decided to go with a state of the art soft foam system that you have to see to believe. When it expands and hardens this foam will insulate our house against heat cold and sound. It also acts as a complete barrier to air infiltration which can account for up to 40 per cent of the heat loss or gain in the average home. 7007

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: Insulation
Date: 2008-02-14

When homeowners want to spruce up their home they remember to paint and decorate. But the ceiling oftentimes goes unnoticed and it is a great way to add beauty and drama to any room or even to a covered patio. So today we are going to do just that. We are going to install ceiling tiles above the patio.8109

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: Plastic Ceiling Tile
Date: 2008-02-20

oday we are going to show you a brick veneer product that will you give you the look and quality of real brick. It installs more than twice as fast as real brick and at less cost.8309

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: Mortarless Brick
Date: 2008-02-21

Every new home under construction provides dozens of places where moisture and air can penetrate the envelope of the home. Inventor Bill Gilleran has come up with a new design for weatherproof seals that takes an innovative approach to solving the problem.9502

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: Quickflash
Date: 2008-02-26

Along with the proper cleaning and maintenance of your house choosing the right building products can help protect you and your home from the potential hazards of mold. 10012

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: mold
Date: 2008-01-21

We recently moved this toilet paper holder because as you can see this anchor had loosened and was not holding the fixture properly. So what we are going to do today is repair this area.

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: drywal
Date: 2008-01-21

We are going to build a workbench in just a few hours using a very simple plan and some basic tools.

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: work bench
Date: 2008-01-16

This exceptional house was designed to be super-low maintenance and easy on the environment in almost every way imaginable. And the materials and construction methods they use could bring the same benefits to your home, too.

Added by: tamir_hazaz
Tags: environment, green
Date: 2008-01-13

A backyard deck is a comfortable place to enjoy the Great Outdoors but a deck can be ruined by the elements if it is not properly sealed. 10502

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: deck
Date: 2008-01-21

With remote use so common why do homeowners still get up and down to control the lights in their home? Many believe whole house lighting control systems are too expensive hard to install and too difficult to operate. However through RF Tech communication Heath-Zenith has changed all that with the introduction of Wireless Command Lighting Controls. 10104

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: wireless
Date: 2008-01-21

Home fire protection ideas

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: fire
Date: 2008-01-21

Joe Sherinski shares four means of attack that he uses to fight mosquitoes.

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: mosquitoes
Date: 2008-01-21

Wood is widely considered to be the most durable material for construction. In fact over twenty-five billion square feet of wood is used every year in new home construction in the U.S. Every piece of high-quality wood first starts out as a tree. 10001

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: lumber timber factory
Date: 2008-02-08

If you are considering a home theatre for your house you can convert a basement a spare bedroom or a family room and avoid the hassles of going to your local multiplex. Among the many components that make up a home theater what type of seating you choose can have a big impact on your home viewing experience. 10002

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: theater
Date: 2008-02-11

We all want to cut down on our utility bills but we also want to be comfortable in our homes with the right amount of heat power water and air conditioning. Could there be a way to balance these needs and at the same time fulfill them in an environmentally-friendly way? This home might be the possible answer. 10004

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: Efficiency
Date: 2008-02-11

Pella entry door systems combine durable construction with outstanding design options to give your new or existing house impeccable drive-up appeal. 10005

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: doors
Date: 2008-02-11

All of the windows in the home are from Pellas Architect Series. These windows are double-hung meaning that they each have a moveable top sash and a moveable lower sash to allow ventilation from either the top or the bottom. This can also be used as a safety measure. 10006

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: windows
Date: 2008-02-11

This plot of land will soon be home to this seasons Project House a 4000 square foot brick and stone old world style home. To support our house we are constructing a raised floor foundation utilizing open web trusses. 10007

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: foundation
Date: 2008-02-11

A frame is the backbone of any home and to insure the backbone of our Project House is strong and straight we are using Southern Pine finger-jointed studs. These studs are both strong and environmentally friendly. 10008

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: framing
Date: 2008-02-11

When it was time to choose the HVAC system for our project house we wanted a system that was easy on allergies and energy bills. The system we chose will heat and cool our home efficiently and quietly all while keeping the air free of dust pollen and other allergens. 10009

Added by: amcgrath
Tags: HVAC
Date: 2008-02-11