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Turn Old Decks Into New Decks

Last spring a customer who Dennis Schaefer had built a cedar deck for during the '90s called to say he'd noticed some rot and thought that maybe the deck needed to be redone. It did. When Schaefer, who is the owner of Creative Wood Products, in Fenton, Mich., received similar calls from former...

Buying Flexible Flashing

A greater emphasis on waterproofing walls has lead to increased use of peel-and-stick membranes and other types of flexible flashing. But before you choose just any peel-and-stick product, you need to decide which product best suits the given application. Most peel-and-stick flashings are made...

Lawn Aeration: The Tools and Tips You Need

Ever wonder why after putting in the hard work of watering, fertilizing, and mowing your lawn it still is not green? The answer may be because you have not aerated your lawn. If your lawn is hard and tough to puncture, then it is time to aerate your lawn. Lawn aeration is key to making your yard...

Caring For Your Lawn in the Spring

Neglecting your lawn at this time of year will result in damage that lasts through all four seasons. Therefore, it is important to know what you must do to take care of your lawn in the spring so that you can enjoy a lush, green lawn all year, every year. Don’t fret however; spring time lawn...

Presenting, Iverson’s Lumber Company’s Newly Remodeled Showroom

We were recently featured by The Finished Space! Here's what they had to say: "Jumpstart your spring project planning by visiting Iverson’s Lumber Company’s newly remodeled showroom! For over 70 years, Iverson’s Lumber Company has been a well-respected Registered Metrie Dealer, offering interior...

Your Deck: Do-over or Makeover?

If your old deck is looking worn and shabby, you might be thinking it’s time to demolish it and start over with a newly designed deck. While that’s a perfectly reasonable approach, there are others ones that may better suit your need --and your budget. Depending on the condition of your existing...

Vinyl, Ceramic, and Hardwood, Oh My! Today's Popular Flooring Trends

The flooring market is being transformed as consumer preferences migrate toward better-quality, higher-priced goods. Driven in large part by recent innovations—wood-plastic composites (WPC), rigid core luxury vinyl, pet protection, soft carpet, and more—plus technological advancements like high...

How Good is Your Window Warranty?

Today, many vinyl windows offer some version of a lifetime warranty. But not all those warranties are created equal, experts warn. And contractors who don’t know what a warranty really says can be left holding the bag if customers have problems. “Warranties are not guarantees,” said Jeff Lowinski...

A Beginner's Guide to Garage Design

The garage can be the home's greatest storage space - as long as you realize its true potential. When homeowners think about renovating their house, most think first of updating their kitchen or guest bathrooms. Then they might consider their living areas, like bedrooms, dining rooms, or basements....

Winter Fireplace and Stove Care

Nothing is cozier on a cold winter day than cuddling up in front of a glowing, crackling fireplace or enjoying the robust heat of a freestanding stove. At the same time, however, nothing is more disappointing than if your fireplace or stove fails to light, lets off too much smoke, has a foul odor,...

Breathing Easy: An Introduction to Healthy Homes

Imagine you use a vacuum-seal bag to store your winter clothes during the spring and summer. Your clothes are tightly packed in a waterproof, dustproof package with little to no air leakage. After several months, you pull out your clothes. They may smell a little plasticky and stale, so you let...

6 Trends for Kitchen and Bath Spaces

Aside from equipment breakdowns, few phrases are more likely to provoke a kitchen or bath remodel than the phrase “this looks dated.” Styles and tastes evolve constantly. So, to help keep you up to date, here are six trends to consider incorporating when your clients say they want a fresh look...

DIY Home Projects Before Holiday Company

Whether you are planning a casual party, a large formal dinner, a festive gathering, or a combination of all three during the holidays, it can be helpful to finish DIY home projects before holiday company arrives. These easy projects can make a big difference to welcoming guests, presenting your...

Winter Home Improvement Tips to Help Save you Money and Energy

Just because every year there’s always talks about Global Warming, the warmest winter in years, and the sweaty hot summer we just had doesn’t mean winter is going to be some cake walk where no one slips, steps in the black slush, and wakes up in the middle of night to crank up the heat. When I look...

How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing

As unusually cold weather plagues large parts of the country, homeowners from South Carolina to Michigan (and even Texas) are worried about frozen, busted pipes flooding their homes, causing thousand of dollars of damage. “Water damage from busted, frozen pipes can be devastating in more ways than...

Using Leaves for Mulch

Do you look at piles of leaves in your yard with dread because of all the raking you must do? Instead, why not consider the bounty Mother Nature has provided just when you need it most, and use those leaves as free, natural, organic mulch! Before You Mulch Mother Nature may have filled your yard...

Tips for Organizing your Attic and Keeping it in Tip Top Shape

If you are like most people, this is time of year when you head on up to the attic to retrieve your holiday decorations. However, you might be unfortunate enough to discover that your way is blocked and you can’t go any further; or what you’re looking for is scattered amongst countless open boxes,...

Selling and Installing the Difficult Roof

The job was a three-story Victorian with “a very large turret, and a mansard,” recalls Kevin Phillips, co-owner of Full Service Roofing & Remodeling in Quincy, Ill. The product Full Service Roofing installed—stone-coated steel shingles—doesn’t come cheap either. But as with any unique roof,...

The Five Secrets to Success in a Service Business

As a business owner and a customer/client of other businesses, I am always paying attention to what makes me feel well-served. Sometimes I feel that way because things went well throughout the whole relationship. Other times it is because of how the service provider responded to a problem. Here are...

Garage Makeover Projects

Every garage owner knows the luxury of their extra storage space— at least until it becomes full. They soon learn how quickly that luxury can become a burden. Garage clutter isn’t something that happens overnight. It builds slowly, right under your nose until before you know it, you begin to lose...

How To Choose The Right Type of Fence

Choosing the right type of fence for your home can be a difficult project to complete. There are various styles and options to choose from in addition to managing costs and installation. Use this article as your go-to guide for finding the fence that best meets your needs. Fences are important...

Cleaning Tips for Your Deck

Every homeowner should clean their deck annually. Maintaining a clean deck year over year will protect it from the natural elements and father time. Now is the time to get outdoors and give your deck the renewal it needs to thrive another year. Clean decks are strong decks – the type that is...

Sales Mistakes

I am a fan of baseball, especially the science of the game. Winning in baseball is more about not making mistakes than beating the opponent. If you give up fewer walks as a pitcher, you will generally do well. If you make fewer errors as a fielder, the other team will score less. If you avoid...

Best Projects to Handle with Your Pressure Washer

Pressure washers have been very popular in recent years --and with good reason. They are extremely versatile tools that save a lot of time, often with great results. A lot of cleaning can be accomplished in a little amount of time. Some jobs can be accomplished so quickly in fact, that when renting...

Spruce up your Entryway

In life, first impressions are important. For your home, the entryway offers a first impression for your visitors. No matter the layout or size of your entryway, it should set a warm and inviting mood for your guests as soon as they walk to your front door. This doesn’t mean there’s no room for...