Perlite – A Mason’s Insulation

There a tons of insulation’s out there, with varying degrees of success. Perlite is one those types of insulation’s that is sought after and used especially in masonry construction. What are the benefits? A few will be discussed in this article. Perlite...

How Can Lightning Affect Your Home?

We all know about how Benjamin Franklin was able to create the first lightning rod. But what can act as a lightning rod in your home and can have a bad affect on some of the things in your home? Two pieces of materials will be discussed in detail about safety and...

Birds – A Very Pesky Pest

So.. you wake up one morning, have your coffee, get ready for work, and as your walking out to your car, you look one look at the windshield, and all you see are big white spots plastered all over it. Bird poop… then you look over at the telephone wire across...

Getting Rid of Pet Odors in Your Home

Are preparing to sell your home? Do you have pets? Then you may want to work to get rid of the pet odors before you list. You may say “What pet odors? I don’t have any odor in my home.” Even though we may feel that way, some buyers are more sensitive...

What Is An Appropriate Amount Of Grading?

If you are looking to buy a new home, unless you are very familiar with construction, you may not be thinking about how much grading or slope the area around the foundation has. Instead, you will be considering whether the home will fit your family’s needs or if it’s...