One of the fastest ways to update the exterior of a home is to install vinyl siding. Although the steps to perform the task are simple you will need both basic building skills and a limited fear of heights. Have you ever walked on the roof of your home or cleaned your gutters well that’s about as high on a ladder as you will get.
If you think you …
Good Carpet can be one of the larger investments in your home with proper care it can last you 10 years or more however it only takes a couple accidents to ruin it past repair.
The first thing you need to realize is that no matter what the warranty or special protection all carpet can and will get stained. Small amounts of dirt, grass and asphalt tar will remain on …
Installing new carpet in your home is often a task that is left to professionals but sometimes you can improve the experience and lower your cost by taking some easy steps.
First you should measure your room and make a floor layout of where you want the carpet. Most companies will charge you a $50 or more measure fee even if they do offer free estimates. Make sure that any measure or estimate fee is …
Most homes will have an outside faucet to hook up your hose in the front and back of your house but sometimes the faucet is not in a good location for watering your garden or washing your car.
Here we will cover the steps needed to install a Sillcock.
You should have a good understanding of basic plumbing.
If you feel this job is outside your basic abilities then you may want to ask a friend to help or have …
Sometimes there is a need to have access to pipes or other things that hide within our homes walls. The easiest way to provide a clean looking solution is to install a plastic access panel.
They come in a variety of sizes.
Install with only a few simple tools.
Can be painted to match your wall.
In our example we are building a basement wall. Behind the wall is our waste line clean-out.
To be able to access the pipe at a …
Framing is the process of building the supporting structure of a project whether it be a home or a deck or a shed.
To build your project correctly so roofs can support snow, walls can withstand wind loads and your floor system can support the extra weight of the whirlpool bath you installed it is important to choose the correct sized lumber when building. For this reason architects and engineers take special care when they are selecting the …
The newest innovation in water heaters is a tankless system. The first versions of these appliances were found in point of use installs. Point of use water tanks only support the sink or appliance they are connected to. Some point of use water heaters still have a small tank of under 10 gallons and may be installed in out buildings like a detached garage or in cabins or other low volume demand areas.
The difference between a small tank system and …
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The following directory is provided as a starting point.
When making contact with your States Department of Business / Labor
make sure to explain Your Trade and Location.
All contractors are treated differently within every State.
You can expect Plumbing, Electrical and any Health related contractor such as asbestos abatement or pesticides to go under strict guidelines both in the application and on going business process.
If you are an out of State Contractor there will be special requirements.
Alabama
http://www.genconbd.state.al.us/
Alaska
http://www.alaska.net/~achp/
Arizona
http://www.rc.state.az.us/
Arkansas
http://www.state.ar.us/clb/
California
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/
Colorado
http://www.dora.state.co.us/
General Contractors …
Contractor Licensing Overview
Many States and even Local – County, City and Townships place Licensing and Insurance requirements on contractors. Each location that you work in will have a different set of rules and this can lead to some misunderstandings between the contractor the property owner and the regulators.
For some trades registration can be as simple as applying for a $75 business license and carrying Insurance but as more localities decide they want a cut …
Contractor Licensing
Whether you are a Contractor or a Consumer the Licensing of Building Professionals is a process that benefits everyone. Here we will provide information on how to apply for a contract or check to see if the contractor you hire is licensed.
Licensing assures that professionals have undergone a process of verification. For some Trades this may be something as simple making the correct application at the time of formation of the business for others such …
With proper maintenance a wood door can last as long as metal alternatives.
As with any other painting project prep work is 70% of the job. The actual painting of the door will not take long but you should follow a few basic steps to get the best finish.
First you must decide if you can remove the door. This is the best option because it will give you easy …