Building Tips

If you’re planning a renovation project or building a new home, you may be considering what type of baseboard to use. When it comes to choosing, there are two popular options – wood vs MDF baseboard. Both types have their pros and cons and it’s important to understand the differences before making a decision. We’ve used both in the homes that we’ve built and remodeled, and I have to say that there are definitely pros and cons to each. So let’s break down what those are so you can make the right choice for your home.

You’ve finally saved up enough money to finish your basement. You’ve been dreaming of that extra bedroom, home office, or family room for years, and now you’re ready to make it happen. But before you start tearing down walls and laying carpet, there’s one important step you need to take: pulling a permit.

A home addition can be a big expense. So you want to make sure and do it correctly. Since there are several steps involved, it’s extremely important to be prepared and ready for the upcoming project as much as possible. So taking some time to research, plan, and get organized is well worth it.

What is the difference between new construction and replacement windows? And which one is the right choice for your project? These are questions that we had to ask as we planned our flip house project. Part of the project included a large addition. We also needed to replace and relocate several existing windows. So we decided that the best option was to go with new construction windows for the addition and the same windows for the existing part of the house, but with no nailing fin.

We knew from the start that in order to totally transform the exterior of the flip house we had to increase the roof pitch. The house had a typical split foyer look, even though it wasn’t a split foyer. This look was created by the cantilevered second story and the low roof pitch. The cantilever we could live with, but the roof pitch had to change! I’m going to give you some insight into how we increased the pitch of the roof and roughly how much it cost.