After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

You are getting ready to specify brick for your wonderful new home. You desire brick because it is durable, maintenance-free, good-looking, full of texture and waterproof. Whoa, try again! You got ...

Not necessarily, not 100% of the time, but probably. As home inspectors, this is definitely something that we at Structure Tech call attention to while inspecting decks. Most of the time, we recommend ...

Looking to spice up a dilapidated building with a fresh new brick face? Consider these valuable recommendations from the Brick Industry Association's technical guru, Brian Trimble. 1. Make sure the ...

The siding you choose for your home has to look good — that’s a given. But it also has to protect it from the elements, and those vary depending on your location and climate zone. Most siding ...

Do you follow trends in design, building, clothes and so forth? You probably realize that the motive force behind these changing trends is to pry hard-earned money from your wallet or savings account.