Home Construction Projects (02)

Head Outdoors With Construction Tips From The Family Handyman
Outdoor home improvement projects add to the overall value of your home, are great for entertaining and are usually a chance to improve your do-it-yourself capabilities. This article by Jeff Timm gives great advice on how to construct a poured concrete and stone patio with a curved stone wall. There are detailed instructions along with color schematics and photo illustrations to assist you with the project, which you can do for around half the cost of what a contractor could charge to build it. Timm also includes insider tips to help you avoid construction hiccups.

Firepits Cast Iron Chimineas Add Interest to Your Outdoor Living Area
This web site takes you through the process of setting up firepits and cast iron chimineas for your home n a step-by-step manner. Find out how to select the right area, what to burn and the properties of different types of wood. Information about storage and maintenance, along with general safety tips for firepits and chimineas, have also been provided.

Installing Laminate Kitchen Countertops For Beginners With Help From The Pros
Do-it-yourselfers can look to this site for advice and instruction on the installation of laminate countertops with help from Kitchen-Counter-Tops.net. This article focuses on the installation of laminate, as they recommend it for DIYers as an easier material to work with. There is a link to advice on how to avoid installation pitfalls, and a general overview on how to get the job done—great for any novice who wants to save money on a home improvement project such as kitchen remodeling.

Ask the Right Questions Before Hiring a Roofer
For homeowners who are looking for a roofer, this handy online brochure outlines seven questions to ask before making a decision to hire someone to do the work. The list includes making sure that that the consumer knows the full name and address of the roofing company, whether it carries insurance and if the roofer is licensed. Evaluating the proposed contract is addressed here, as well as insider tips for to make finding a roofer run smoothly.

Bring Contractors To Your Door With HandyCanadian.com
Canadian residents can take the leg work out of seaching for a qualified contractor for their home improvement project by visiting HandyCanadian.com and submitting their construction or remodeling project online. The size and scope of the project can be as small as replacing a leaky faucet or as large as an entire addition to a home—this site can match you with a contractor to suit your needs. And if you'd rather look for a professional on your own, there is a link to a contractor search. The site also includes useful tools such as a project cost estimator, tips to hire a contractor, a message board to exchange information and tips about your home improvement project experiences, and a number of home improvement and gardening articles.

Iowa State University Offers A Primer On Bathroom Construction Decisions
When making a decision to build a new bathroom or renovate an existing one, there are a number of factors to consider&this brief article from Iowa State University Extension details several of these factors to guide you through the decision making process prior to making a decision and beginning a costly home improvement project.