Stucco moisture damage in the Lowcountry is a common problem. Too much moisture behind your exterior walls can lead to big problems, like black mold and wood rot. Now is the time for many residents to be focused on making the proper repairs to keep their homes safe, free of health hazards, and protected from further water damage.
In 2015, builder and contractor Anthony Cuoco completed a gut renovation of a Victorian estate for his close friends John and Melina Rzeznik. If the names sound familiar, that’s because John Rzeznik is the lead singer of the chart-topping rock band, Goo Goo Dolls.
For the last 15 years, Hilton Head residents in the community of Sun City have been wrestling with excessive moisture seeping beneath their homes’ exterior walls, causing costly home damage and sparking health concerns.
John Rzeznik and his wife Melina bought the property in 2015. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because John Rzeznik is the lead singer of the chart-topping rock band, Goo Goo Dolls.
Dan’s a master at renovation and new home construction. Dan walks us through one of his most recent renovations, his career trajectory, and how he continues to run a wildly successful construction business up in the Saugerties, New York area.
Tear it down or renovate? Built in 1956 - the current home is 1,931 square feet with 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, and is located in North Hollywood, California.
This house was clearly going to require a large scale renovation. With the demand for Hudson Valley upscale family rentals, the potential pay off was huge - steady rental income and an off-season upstate respite.
Phase 2 of 550 Arlington Avenue's custom home build. Wood frame construction - complete with TJI Joists and LVLs, a concrete basement floor pour, mechanical rough-ins, and more...
Phase 1 of a custom home build from the ground up. Demolition, ground excavation and foundation installation.
Keeping your sump pump in good working order or installing new, ensures that it performs properly while keeping your home dry and healthy. Even a few inches of water in your basement can damage mechanical equipment housed there, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning components, water heaters or laundry facilities.
As a replacement for lumber, in some circumstances, GRP materials are a great option for cost savings and additional durability.
Slabjacking is a concrete repair method that utilizes restorative technology to lift and level a sunken concrete slab. It is fast, effective, efficient and most importantly, cost effective.
When it comes to its ability to damage your home, water is second only to fire in its destructiveness. According to FEMA, just an inch of water can lead to thousands in repair costs. No one is immune to flood damage, either. From plumbing issues to weather-related catastrophes, water damage can strike anyone, anywhere, and at any time.
Have you ever flushed and had water flow out from the bottom of the toilet? Have you ever taken a shower and noticed that the water wasn’t draining? An issue in one drain doesn’t necessarily indicate that you have a main line problem. However, if water is backing up in drains throughout the home, you should have a plumber check out the main sewer line.
Door and window security screens are different than regular bug screens. They provide unobscured views and ventilation, but they’re more durable and tamper-resistant than a regular window screen. You don’t have to put steel bars on the windows to enhance their security. Window security screens are much more aesthetically pleasing and more functional.
Using grass plugs is an ideal way to patch up sparse areas or develop a whole new lawn from scratch. The main benefit to plugging Zoysia grass, or many types of grass lawns, is its deep root system. Grass plugs help fill in, and maintain a thick, lustrous lawn.
Many people are now realizing that bidets, which were once considered a last resort for many people, are quite a luxury. There are many inexpensive, toilet and bidet combo alternatives to the classic, standalone bidet that will help ween your dependance on costly, damaging, and environmentally unfriendly toilet paper.
The age old question: is it time for an ac replacement unit or can I get away with simply hiring an air conditioning repair service? The truth is, if you wait until you’re in the midst of a heat wave, it could be too late to save money and a piece of your sanity. You’ll likely pay top dollar to an HVAC specialize to quickly remove, repair, and install your new AC.
With a unique blend of high style, affordability, and durability with minimal upkeep, James Hardie’s well-known Hardieboard, Hardieplank, and other Hardie siding products far lead their competition in the the fiber cement siding market.
Kids climb, and kids fall. Preventing injury is key to a safe and fun outdoor play space. This requires a soft playground flooring surface like rubber matting, rubber tiles, rubber mulch, wood mulch, pea gravel or sand to prevent injury and add some visual style to your outdoor play space.
With big advances in technology and aesthetics, vinyl siding maintains its position as the most common choice for residential exterior walls. Some of the newest and most popular vinyl styles around the US include vinyl cedar shake siding, dutch lap vinyl siding, and vertical vinyl siding.
Choosing flooring for your home is a big decision. Installing new sustainable flooring in your home can support the environment and be a choice that speaks to your personal design aesthetic. Reclaimed wood flooring, bamboo, eucalyptus flooring and cork floor tiles are all sustainable, natural resources - rising to the top as the best eco friendly flooring choices available on the market.
Tank or no tank, buying and having a new water heater installed by a professional is not cheap. But, losing the tank and moving to a more efficient, whole house tankless water heater will save you significant money over the life of the new device.
Concrete septic tanks are currently the most popular type of septic tank on the market. If constructed properly, concrete septic tanks have a lower likelihood of breaking, cracking, or floating, and can last up to 40 years with proper maintenance.
A septic system is a connected system of components living under ground that use natural processes to treat wastewater onsite. If you don’t have a sewer hook up, here are 6 septic systems types you need to consider for your home.
There’s nothing worse than unexpectedly running out of hot water. Diagnosing a problem with your water heater now, could save thousands of dollars in water damage and repair.
You can buy a new build home or give in to your old house dreams, and maintain and renovate that 100 year old home with character and charm. There’s no right or wrong answer.
A 1.9% bump may not seem like a lot, but it's a big number compared to last months dip.
Good roofing shingles are designed to protect the home’s roofing system. But, a healthy roof can become compromised quickly after a hail storm.
Homeowners planning any kind of renovation should insist on a porta potty rental for the length of the job. With so many types of portable restrooms on the market, including luxury VIP portable restroom trailers, we breakdown the options.
No, laminate flooring is not a good waterproof option for basements, bathrooms and laundry rooms. Here's why.
If you’re a residential roofing contractor or specialize in emergency roof repair, check out our top 5 highest paying (wage) states below to see how much roofers can make,
Check out the most common, and not-so-common insulation varieties and installation methods - including rolls, batt, blown-in and spray foam insulation cost.
Cleaning your own gutters can save you money, but be time consuming and dangerous if you aren’t experienced with ladders. Here are some “Ladder-Free” options to help keep your foundation dry and your gutters debris free.
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Early 2019 wet weather conditions initially led to a slow down. Late 2019 conditions are finally favoring outdoor and home renovation contractors.
If you’re planning to do repair or renovate one small room, the drywall repair cost or installation might inch closer to $3.00+ a square foot. However, if you’re redoing a full home or several large rooms, you should assume that the cost will drop to $1.50-$2.00 per foot.
Properly installed gutter guards will prevent leaves and debris from clogging gutters. But are some of the best gutter guards worth the cost when you can have your gutters professionally cleaned for a lot less?
John Rzeznik and his wife Melina bought the property in 2015. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because John Rzeznik is the lead singer of the chart-topping rock band, Goo Goo Dolls.