Charlie D Paige 
Whether you’re making a small shed in your backyard, making your own patio, sidewalk, or building a complete house (bravo, by the way), what do you think is the most important aspect of your project? Everyone will have a different answer but if you ask us, we’d say it’s the foundation. To ensure that a foundation lasts, … Read more
If you look under your kitchen or bathroom sink, you’ll find a U- or an S-shaped pipe underneath the drain opening. This is known as a drain trap. This is necessary to create an air trap to prevent sewer gasses from travelling through the plumbing and into your home. However, a question arises; do outdoor … Read more
Out of all the things you can improve in your house, curb appeal is one that stands out the most. For most DIY-ers, renovating your patio – or building one from scratch – is the pinnacle of their journey. When working on a patio or your curb, apart from material, one major consideration is that … Read more
Electrical boxes are not just ugly to look at, they also pose a threat to those around; especially children. Covering these boxes is permissible in the National Electrical Code with wooden boxes, so long as they are accessible; i.e., the box can be opened. However, NEC only talks about this if the box is located outside … Read more
So you’ve thought of constructing a home at a location that looks beautiful and is well-connected to the city. But is that all you should be considering? As you might have heard, home is a feeling that relies on the people around you at all times and the community you’re a part of. If you’re … Read more