The HTRC – Page 29 – The Homeowners & Trades Resource Center

Wacky Weds: Pricing

Love It… Unfortunately many business struggle with pricing as it is one of the most often asked questions on the forums. With that here are a few articles if one is looking for help: How much should I charge, Is building & remodeling just a commodity, 3 bids or… Tweet

BS4D: The Fire Sprinklers & Air Barrier conundrum

Ahh the dreaded question, just how does one comply with the codes when they conflict with each other? In this case how does one install fire sprinklers, while keeping them in conditioned space so they don’t freeze while ensuring that insulation stays in continuous contact with the air-barrier? Well what happens in most cases is you sweet […]

Wacky Weds: Getting close to winter-time

Well it looks like winter-time might be coming a little early. Amazingly we actually had some flurries a few days before these pictures were taken. Fortunately the ground was to warm for any of it to stick. Well that quickly changed as shown on this morning. What can I say, I thought it was an interesting shot. […]

2013 Remodeling & Deck Expo Recap

If memory serves me correctly, this makes my 4th Remodeling & Deck Expo show I have attended. This year though the tables got turned on me as I was not there as just a participant but also a speaker. I got to say it was an interesting twist as now I wasn’t the one writing comments about […]

Wacky Wed: Deck Collapse

This last week while attending the Remodeling & Deck Expo, Simpson had their annual deck collapse demonstration which we caught on video. Unlike real life no one was on this one, but yes it really can happen this fast so if you have any doubts about yours, make sure you check yours out.

BS4D: Saving on Heating Related Energy Costs

For the bulk of the year, energy costs are not a big concern to many and instead most calls relate to comfort, safety or health issues. We are now starting to get to an interesting time of year of when energy costs actually become more of a concern for many. The reason; good ole man […]

Wacky Weds: What a waste

I was riding my bike the other day & besides stop signs, not much can stop me in my tracks… well then there was this. What I originally took as radiant barrier film is actually a foam product with a radiant barrier applied – to bad it is all worthless. Why? Well… since you asked […]

Going green with deregulation?

This week we have an interesting guest post from Elizabeth Eckhart. Elizabeth is a freelance blogger and aspiring author. Her writing interests include home improvement, the energy crisis, and in general spreading ways to improve the world around her. I got to say when I first heard the idea I replied back that sure I would […]

Wacky Weds: Deck Issues 101

Next week I am at the Remodeling & Deck Expo, so why not have a few interesting shots of a 6′ 6″ cantilevered deck – care to play spot the issues? I will place nice on this one; No, there is no flashing above, so yes all the leaves & water is caught by those […]

Why Bigger is Not Always Better With Air Conditioning

This week we have Jason Wall who has spent more than 23 years working as an HVAC technician with Griffith Heating and Air. He specializes in working in older and historic properties which includes his own 1920’s Pennsylvania house. In a recent piece for Home Energy Magazine Jason said “At one point not too long ago, it […]