The Complete Armchair Builder Product Package combines all of the Armchair Builder digital products into one. For the month of September only, we are offering this money saving grouping for 50% off! You heard us right. You will get this one-of-a-kind package of huge money saving builder resources for over $75 off the regular price…but only […]
Installing a Dry-Fit, Wood Burning Outdoor Fire Pit
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Guest Post by Sean Burke Some people say we build fire pits to satisfy our primal urges to sit around a crackling fire and gaze up at the heavens like our ancestors did. Personally, I’m only in it for the s’mores. A fire pit is a great addition to your backyard, especially if you love […]
If you are thinking of finishing your basement, you may have a desire to move a basement column that’s in the way. Maybe it’s encroaching on your pool table or in the middle of your future theater room. Can you move a basement column? Is there an easy way to tell if an existing column […]
Foundation Types for Your New Home: Pros vs. Cons
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There are several major foundation types to choose from for your new home build. But how do you know which one will provide years of trouble free support for your new family home? To make matters worse, there are a bunch of people out there pushing one type or another because they have a vested […]
What’s Wrong with This Picture?
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We were driving down the road to a job site not long ago and saw this. Hmmmm. Do you see anything wrong with this picture? Other than not being completely focused, there is a huge safety issue here. It’s an issue that people frequently forget about but can be deadly. High voltage transmission and distribution […]
Installing a Frameless Tub Shower Enclosure
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In our last article we talked about how you can install your own frameless, tub shower enclosure for under $500. Sure, you can have this done for you if you can find a reasonably priced glass contractor. As with all home building activities, sometimes the prices are too outrageous and we must take matters into […]
Frameless Shower Enclosure Under $500
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We’ve been sharing with you our latest bath remodel so we thought it would be a good time to mention the awesome deal we found on a frameless shower enclusure. After getting bids from four different companies with prices ranging up to several thousand dollars, we landed on a great looking model for less than […]
Prevent Shower Leaks in Your New Tiled Bath
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You can easily prevent shower leaks in your new bathroom. Unfortunately, many contractors take shortcuts when installing tile. There are so many things that can go wrong if you don’t follow certain quality practices and when they do, the damage from shower leaks can be costly. Let’s take a look at some best practices so […]
Insulation Types: The Good, The Bad and The Expensive
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Are you trying to choose between the different insulation types available for your new project? If you live in an area with extreme temperatures, insulation and house sealing techniques are critical to creating a comfortable, draft-free home. In this article we will compare the major insulation types available for a new home and talk about the cost […]
Using pieces of a remnant stone slab can save you huge amounts of money on your next home building or remodeling project. We should know…we recently installed a new shower and used a remnant piece of quartz for the shower ledge. The best part is, the quartz cost us a tiny fraction of what similar […]
