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- 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...
- by Dawn Osolinski
Hack: Keep electronic wires hidden
Bullet proof way Wires. Wires. Wires! No one likes the look. Here’s a bulletproof way to run wires from the TV to other electronics when you’re having your house built. It’s called conduit, ENT, or smurf tubing (because it’s blue...
- by Dawn Osolinski
3 things to avoid when having a house built!
What you should know When it comes to building your dream home there’s a ton of unknown knowledge that builders may forget to tell you. For example, architectural shingles have a longer lifespan and more durable than the 3 tab...
- by Dawn Osolinski
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...
- by Dawn Osolinski
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...
- by Dawn Osolinski
Rocker switches vs. toggle switches
What you should know Building a new home comes with many choices. However, the light switch decision is made easy with two choices: Toggle or Rocker/ Decora. Make sure to tell your builder which you prefer or they may default...
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