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Moisture Control 101: Preventing Rot and Mold in Wood Structures Rainy days belong outside, yet water loves to sneak into the wooden bones of your house. We might be stating the obvious, but wet wood just invites trouble. When moisture settles into wood, it can slowly decay your home’s structural integrity – and that rot can hide undetected behind your walls. Even worse, excess moisture creates a serious mold problem that can grow fast and spread even faster. Mold and wood rot are easily two of the most dreaded issues homeowners never want to face. Luckily, you can take action...

Top 10 Tools Every DIY Homeowner Should Own in 2026 Success in your home DIY projects happens because you have the right gear ready for action. And your tool arsenal holds the secrets to a perfect home. From your more common repairs, like fixing leaky plumbing and patching old drywall, to more complex projects like installing custom shelving or building a new deck from scratch, a solid tool collection makes your home improvement tasks that much easier. You want the best results every time you pick up a hammer. Our article will explore all the must-haves that do all the...

So you’ve just renovated your house. Or, you've just moved in! But something is missing. That something is color—the homeowner’s secret weapon. Color can be used to help define interiors and create focal points in relatively featureless rooms. The trick is figuring out how to pick paint colors to use and where to put them. Picking paint colors that you want to use inside your home is not an easy task because in all likelihood you will actually want them to last a while. Here are some things that you should consider when picking interior paint colors:Does it “fit” with...

The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends using a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet underlayment in areas where ice-dam protection is required. An ice-dam protection membrane should extend from an eave’s edge to a point 24” inside the interior face of a building’s exterior wall; if a roof’s slope is less than 18 degrees, the ice-dam protection membrane should extend 36” beyond the exterior wall.When choosing a specific product, check the product labels or specification sheets to verify a material is labeled as complying with ASTM D970, the standard for self-adhering sheet materials.One word of caution: although most self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet...

Late winter can feel like a waiting period for homeowners eager to start spring projects. While outdoor work may still be on hold, this time of year is ideal for tackling indoor improvements that can refresh your home and set you up for success when warmer weather arrives. Whether you’re looking to make small updates or prepare for larger renovations, these indoor projects are perfect for DIYers ready to stay productive through the end of winter. Refresh Walls and Trim Late winter offers excellent conditions for interior painting. With lower humidity and closed windows, paint can cure evenly and dry...