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Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What is Stucco and When to Use It

Considering a home with stucco siding? Here are some of the pros and cons for choosing this timeless home exterior.

How To Choose Between Stucco and EIFS

Stucco and EIFS look very similar and serve very similar functions, which is why it can be so difficult to choose one over the other.

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

More Contractors See Benefits of Drywall Finishing Robot

The hard work of hanging, taping and finishing drywall remains one of the more physically demanding tasks in building construction. While other trades in the industry have seen tools and equipment take the strain out of work, drywall work remains largely unchanged. And contractors are well aware of this.

Is my contractor responsible for accidental flooding?

While removing my home's old floors, the flooring contractor accidentally cut a water line that was running right under the plywood subfloor. Although he turned off the water before to much water flooded the crawlspace, there is going to be some plumbing repairs needed. Who should pay for the damage?

How to Repair Drywall Mistakes

Learn how to fix common problems in drywall installation, such as nail pops, over sanding, overcuts and bubbled tape.

What is Drywall Made Of?

Drywall is a large, smooth building material used primarily for interior finishing.

Is It Bad Drywall or Something Worse?

If you’ve recently noticed cracks in your drywall, you probably ask yourself whether they’re dangerous or not.

Hot Topics: Patch or Install New Drywall?

How to Repair Drywall with Wet Sanding

When repairing a wall, it is often that new drywall must be put up or the old needs to be fixed.

Why Drywall is Dead (and what I'm doing about it).

Drywall is dead. Long live drywall. I can't say that I'll miss him (I'm assuming drywall is a him), but he seemed nice enough. Faster than a three-coat old-fashioned plaster job, and less expensive to

How to Repair Your Damaged Drywall in 9 Easy Steps

Drywall, also known as wallboard, plasterboard, gypsum board or sheetrock, is that durable, sensible material covering nearly every wall and ceiling in your home. It is prevalent in most rooms, inc…

Tips From Mr. Handyman

Drywall Texturing Tips - Mr. Handyman provides helpful tips and ideas to help you get inspired for your next home improvement project.

10 Things Made with Corn

What Happens When Drywall Gets Wet (& What to Do About It)

If your basement has been flooded or otherwise damaged by water, follow these steps to determine the extent of drywall damage.

Finding Faith: We’re only in the flood stage of the story

“To be human is to know the journey of transformation,” says author Kaitlin B. Curtice, a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and a Christian. “We need to learn how to walk together; to be people who walk alongside each other to hear each others’ stories.”