In this video, a building science manager/trainer details the various parts of his “house,” how it can recreate leaks and the tests that can be done to diagnose those issues. See him put his model to work: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid2385795654001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAABgOguU~,hwHNFPPMul5cixO_RFhYO0Cmi2ePiJ7Q&bctid=390750504800105048001 See more Home Performance videos in this series here.
Bringing friends and family together for a big Thanksgiving dinner is a well-established American tradition. We look forward to it with great anticipation (and sometimes unrealistically high expectations!). There are times, however, when our homes just aren’t ideally situated to handle the extra people. It’s no wonder that so many homeowners have opted…
Regardless of whether you’re carving pumpkins—or turnips—chances are you’ll be doing it in the kitchen. Years ago that made sense because the kitchen was pretty much a working room—cut off from the rest of the house. If you were going to make a mess, you did it in the kitchen because that was a place…
Experts predict that within the foreseeable future, the largest home improvements will be in kitchen renovations. Click here to see the episode of the Morning Blend for more details and to see our exciting- we are partnering with Pioneer Cabinetry! With over 25 years in business, Pioneer Cabinetry sets itself apart from other cabinet companies through experience, quality,…
Remodeling projects seem to have some common high and low points for many owners. If you are a seasoned remodeling veteran, you may already know what to expect and may not need to read this letter. If you have not lived through a remodeling project before, however, you are probably approaching your project with some…
There are three components to all remodeling and our building projects: 1. Design 2. Function (or space planning) 3. Budget (what you are looking the invest in the project) Many times people are tempted to start with space planning, move quickly into design – only to find out that they must repeat those steps because…
There are benefits to hiring a larger “remodeling company” and there are benefits to hiring an individual who is a remodeler. The real question is; which is best for you. Many times the first consideration is the difference in price. Clearly the individual will win that argument nearly every time so let’s identify and look…
One consideration in the answer to this question is how good you are at making decisions! How much time you are willing to put into research of product selection, and to what degree you require your remodelers help will be a key factors in this answer. On average you should plan on 3-4 weeks of…
There’s something timeless about a well-loved farmhouse — the kind built in the 1800s with function in mind and later brought back to life with thoughtful design and craftsmanship. These homes, once simple and sturdy, can be transformed into stunning showcases of character and care. From wide-plank hardwood floors to custom staircases and handcrafted cabinetry,…
HBA OF GREATER LANSING PRESIDENT BRET OLEKSYN HONORED AS ONE OF THE TOP 50 REMODELERS IN THE COUNTRY
Bret Oleksyn, owner of Odd Fellows Contracting, Inc., and current president of the HBA of Greater Lansing has been recognized by Remodeling Magazine as one of the top 50 remodelers in the country. The Big50 awards were presented at a gala dinner at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in Washington, DC on May 10, 2013. “On…