While we're on the subject of roofing, we thought we might spend some time talking about a well-loved, but somewhat niche roofing material - clay roofing. Clay roofs come in tiles or shingles, and they're usually pretty easy to spot. They have a distinctive orange...

Many homes across the United States have what's called a "cool roof." Of course, this term doesn't mean that their roof wears sunglasses and hangs out with the popular crowd - or, whatever your definition of being "cool" is! A cool roof is one that's specially...

If you've had the unfortunate displeasure of dealing with a leaky roof, you know how irritating it can be to repair the damage. Either you find one spot on the roof that you think is causing the problem and it turns out to be a different spot entirely, or you wind up...

Should you use green lumber for your next construction or renovation project? Like most options for building materials, the answer is: "it depends." Green, or "wet" lumber is called that way because it's freshly-cut wood that hasn't been kiln-dried or otherwise...

Have you ever heard of a baghouse? If not, you're not alone - most people haven't! However, baghouses are used by a lot of different types of businesses - mostly those that generate a lot of dust or other airborne pollutants. They've been in use for over 50 years to...

As we round the corner toward summertime, we think of many of the popular activities associated with sunshine and warm weather. Swimming in a pool, for example, can be refreshing, fun, and great exercise for the whole family. However, owning a pool comes with many...

While it's true that more people than ever before have begun working from home, there are also plenty of people and businesses that are going in the opposite direction - moving into a commercial workplace. If you're part of that crowd, what are some things that you...

Another thing to keep in mind when it comes to safely powering your electronic devices is the use of power strips. Power strips are super helpful when there aren't as many power outlets as you'd like in your home. Usually, homes are designed with outlets at a fixed...

If you've ever owned an appliance that cost you nearly as much as a monthly mortgage payment, you realize the importance of protecting your appliances from damage. One of the most common ways that electrical appliances are damaged is by power surges or spikes. To...

Have you ever heard of a vapor barrier? If not, then we're happy to give you a brief education about them! Vapor barriers are essentially a layer between the inside and outside of your home that is designed to control moisture in your home by preventing the transfer...