Learn

Discover helpful articles, tips, and ideas to make every stage of homebuilding easier.

Learn

Is wet plywood flooring unacceptable?
  • by Dawn Osolinski

Is wet plywood flooring unacceptable?

Homeowner Question Is this acceptable? A homeowner contacted us with pictures of their framing being soaked from the past few months of rain. The wet plywood is starting to swell and and causing uneven seams. Some is caused from the...

Read more

Ask for unused storage space
  • by Dawn Osolinski

Ask for unused storage space

What you should know When building that dream home often times there’s extra space (that you’re paying for) that can be utilized for storage. Sometimes the builder will bring this to your attention but as a homeowner, never be afraid...

Read more

Bathroom framing support
  • by Dawn Osolinski

Bathroom framing support

What you should know You have a rare opportunity to install what is called blocking in your new house. This is completed during the framing stage and it’s a block of wood that gives you the ability to install wall...

Read more

★4.9 Based on 1000+ reviews

Trusted by 20,000+ Homeowners, Contractors, and Builders

Shop our checklists and guides to help along your home building journey.

Shop Checklists