The most common images that are generated when the term metal buildings is mentioned is of large arenas and skyscrapers. But fewer people are likely to recognize that much smaller buildings can also be made from metal. Houses and sheds, for example, are also candidates for being made with steel. The reasons for using metal as a building material are numerous. By far the most common material that is used, other than concrete, is wood. For hundreds of years it was used because it was available plentifully. Only recently has metal ...

Exterior structures in Marietta, Georgia, require painting some years after construction and it is necessary to maintain the outside of a residence to extend its life. With regular maintenance and quick repairs, a house can be kept up to date. The exterior of a house increases its real estate importance and property value. Also, painting is important to protect to a house from climate extremes and rooting and bacterial infestations. A good paint adds color and character to home. One way to make sure a home is properly protected is ...

Think you know what you need to know already about radon? Read on because you’ll probably still learn something new! 1. Radon is the same everywhere: False Some people believe that if they have a high or low radon reading, then their next door neighbor probably has the same radon level. This is not the case as each building is different in each and every town across the country. Buildings are all built differently and on different foundations so their radon reading are all… you guessed it… different! 2. Radon isn’t real: False Scientists ...

Read on to see how to use a home energy audit to benefit your home and your wallet. Q: What is a home energy audit? A: A home energy audit is when an energy expert comes to your home and evaluates the overall efficiency of the house and tells you what improvements should be done first, to save you the most. Q: How will they measure the efficiency of my house? A: One of the most important ways energy audits are done is by the amount of air being lost from the home. Contractors ...

Many people decorate it with an ocean theme and it brings you to an instant-vacation destination - but the best part is that you don’t pay any airfare at all for all that relaxation. 1. Relaaaax Many times sunrooms center around natural themes and elements like sun (obviously), water, and plants. I think this is what makes it an inherently calm place to be. It’s what makes most people instantly relax when they enter the space, because the serenity is all-encompassing and contagious. Who couldn’t use more relaxation in their life anyway? ...

The best way to catch someone’s attention is by putting up some outdoor Christmas decor for all to enjoy. With such a large assortment of decorations to choose from it’s hard to know where to start and stop. As they say, bigger is always better right? When selecting your outdoor decorations check to make sure they are in fact made to be used outdoors, and be very careful not to overload your extension cords that you will be using to light up your display. Once you have safety out of ...

Englander is going green with the use of its organic pillow topper. An organic Englander pillow top mattress is one that is made with natural ingredients. It is also made with a manufacturing process that will not harm the environment. The organic items used on an Englander mattress can come from a variety of sources. These include such things as organic cotton, wool and latex. The harvesting processes for all materials are safe on the environment. The cotton that is used for the mattresses is grown directly from organic cotton fields. These ...