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What Most People Miss After Framing Their House
  • by Megan Haskins

What Most People Miss After Framing Their House

Framing moves fast and once it’s done, you don’t have much time before the walls are closed up for good. This is the time to stop, take a walk through, and double-check a few key things before drywall covers it...

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Smart Framing Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
  • by Megan Haskins

Smart Framing Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Framing happens fast and once the drywall goes up, it’s too late to change what’s behind the walls. If you miss it now, you’ll either live without it or pay more to fix it later. Here’s what to keep in...

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6 Framing Tips to Add to Your Home
  • by Megan Haskins

6 Framing Tips to Add to Your Home

These six framing tips will not only improve functionality but also ensure your home is built to stand the test of time. 1. Sound Dampening Insulation Don’t let the walls in your home echo like an empty concert hall. Add...

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Which Exterior Wall Is Best for New Home Construction?
  • by Megan Haskins

Which Exterior Wall Is Best for New Home Construction?

When building a new home, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right exterior wall construction. The three most popular options are block, ICF, and wood frame. Each has its pros and cons, so let's break...

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In-wall Pest Control -Builder Brigade
  • by Dennis Comstock

In wall Pest Control.. Is this for real? 🐜

What you should know: In wall pest control can be installed on your house so chemicals can be released into the stud bays, behind the wall so the liquid chemicals are out of reach of children and pets. The pest...

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Storage space nobody thinks about
  • by Dawn Osolinski

Storage space nobody thinks about

What you should know Sometimes there’s extra space (that you’re paying for) that can be utilized in your new home build for storage. Sometimes the builder will bring this to your attention but as a homeowner, you’re not out of...

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