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5 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Cabinetmaker
  • by Dennis Comstock

5 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Cabinetmaker

Author: Corbin Clay There are a lot of good, honest people building custom cabinets throughout North America. Unfortunately, there are plenty of the bad ones, too. We'll help you identify red flags and make sure you're working with one of...

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Zip System Feature Image
  • by Kippy Comstock

Zip System: This lazy mistake can void your warranty

A hot debate recently came up in our home building help Facebook group. "Is my contractor supposed to roll the tape or not?" was the topic of argumentation. We’re talking about the Zip System. A homeowner wrote a post concerning the...

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So You Want To Build Your Home…  But How Are You Going to Pay For It?
  • by Dennis Comstock

So You Want To Build Your Home… But How Are You Going to Pay For It?

Author: Jennae Leisey Construction loans are nothing new to the financing world, although they can sometimes be harder to find because they are high risk, and some lenders don’t want to take that risk. I have worked in real estate...

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Cabinet Finishes 101 - Builder Brigade
  • by Dennis Comstock

Cabinet Finishes 101: Read this before ordering your cabinets

Author: Corbin Clay There can be a lot of confusion around all of the technical terms used in cabinet finishes. We'll break down each concept so you'll know exactly what's what when it's time to order your new cabinets. There...

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Hammock Bathtub
  • by Dennis Comstock

Hammock Bathtub...🤯

What you should know: Hammock bathtubs are a new option. There's a few different brands so when you try them out ensure the water level will be high enough for your liking. Ensure the sitting position works with the activities...

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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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