All Entries in the "Helpful Tips" Category
Deck Joist Span Table
If you’re building a new deck here is a chart your going to need. Remember this is just a reference tool and an engineer should always being consulted before construction.
ToolBase Services
ToolBase Services is the housing industry’s resource for technical information on building products, materials, new technologies, business management, and housing systems. This is a really informative site and I encourage you to check it out.
This Old House Web Guide to Suppliers
This Old House has created the Web’s definitive guide to restoration and home improvement suppliers & manufacturers.Here you’ll find information on thousands of companies offering countless products and services to old-house owners and restoration pros. If you are restoring a home, click here to find the products you need.
Save time with floor plans!
I found this website which could really help when building a new home, remodeling or just changing things up around the house. Buying a new home, rearranging your room, or moving into a new office? You can save time and have more fun if you lay out your ideas ahead of time. Floorplanner [...]
Dream. Design. Communicate
Google SketchUp 6 is a free, easy-to-learn 3D modeling tool that enables you to explore the world in 3D. With just a few simple tools, you can create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects – even space ships. And once you’ve built your models, you can place them in Google Earth, [...]
