Don’t Try This At Home: Dangerous and Illegal DIY Projects

A man receiving electric shock while working on dangerous DIY projects.

Home service contractors joke that they charge more to correct botched work a homeowner has attempted than to do the job themselves in the first place. But there are some DIY projects where shoddy work is no laughing matter. Instead, it may be dangerous and illegal. If you are not trained and licensed, do not […]

Handling Load-Bearing Walls During Renovation

Bright and clean interior design of a luxury living room with parquet wood floors, fireplace, sofa and flowers. Stucco is applied to the load-bearing walls creating a decorative look.

Renovating a home to create an open floor plan or let in additional light sometimes involves removing a load-bearing wall. Every house has at least two of these walls, and they are a vital part of your home’s structure. If modifying a load-bearing wall is part of your renovation plan, you need a professional to […]