I was talking with my youngest brother Jeff, who's an artist and art teacher, the other night about how he and dad (an architect himself,) had been discussing this poem. It got me thinking about what it means to me. “Ah, to build, to build! That is the noblest...
Sound transmission is a commonly discussed topic in remodeling projects. It is usually comes up in relation to wall assemblies or floor to ceiling assemblies. The premise is that no one wants to hear what is happening in the adjacent space, and can you blame them? In...
We were contracted to work on a 32 unit apartment complex here in Boise Idaho to resolve all sorts of problems related to moisture issues. The evidence was obvious, resulting in bacterial growth or MOLD, AKA the "M" word. Living on the edge of a desert, these things...
Where is the joy and excitement in remodeling the same thing over and over? Bathrooms and kitchens are fun, don't get me wrong, but the super creative juices only get flowing when big problems need solving. Give me a second story addition, a basement excavation on a...
I recently had the wonderful experience of providing my powers of observation and interpreted a few home inspections. No I am not a certified inspector but I know my way around a home. This all stemmed from the NARI home tour and a family that was anxious to find a...
I am noticing a trend that seems to make sense here in Boise Idaho. Folks are deciding to stay in smaller homes.They are satisfied to improve their living spaces rather than opt to move out of the city into a sprawling home in the suburbs. The green benefits include...