Contractor Goes Aggro over Unpaid Bills

This video proves that builder rage is real. We definitely do not condone his tactics and putting people in harms way as they did is outrageous but I'm sure he's doing what thousands of other contractors which they could do.

Continue for the video.

  May 22, 2008 | Comments ()

Inspecting an Old House: The Series

Evaluating an old house is a process of compromise. The need for minor repairs like painting, scrubbing tile, and freeing stuck windows may disqualify a house if its over-all appeal to you is only marginal, while major work like foundation and roofing repairs may seem acceptable if you have found an extraordinary old house.

This post will kick-off a series dedicated to doing your own old house inspections with instructions and techniques that not only apply to older homes but new ones as well.

  May 22, 2008 | Comments ()

Spring Cleaning at C&H

We're introducing some new categories and expanding on others so you may see some errors on certain pages. We are working on it so please bear with us as we populate these new sections which we feel will bring the content closer to you!

A more thorough update on all of the changes coming next week.

Thanks!!!

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  May 18, 2008 | Comments ()

Builder Rage: Contractor's Have Feelings Too

The building process is a two-way street and relationships that start out great can quickly become strained and deteriorate when communication breaks down or expectations are not met. Plenty has been written about the crooked contractor but as with any service industry those providing the service can also vent about their customer from hell but it looks like the consensus in the comments to this article by the New York Times is that there are plenty of contractors out there who are still not doing what's required and taking shortcuts.

  May 16, 2008 | Comments ()

Bruce Irving puts Green Building in Perspective

Our friend Bruce Irving who's blazing his own trail and started a new industry in home remodeling, writes one of the most informative home improvement newsletters available. Here's a excerpt from his latest where he's shed some light on the hypocrisy of some green building techniques and offers his recommendations of green builders that do it right.

  May 13, 2008 | Comments ()

Garber Hardware Giveaway

We're pleased to announce a promotion with our favorite hardware store in New York city, Garber Hardware. Sign-up for our monthly newsletter of remodeling techniques, tips, and tools and you'll receive a coupon to be used for 10% off in-store purchases at Garber Hardware as well as be entered into a drawing for a 4-pack of Klein Zipper Canvas bags that can be used for convenient storage of pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, as well as other tools and spare parts.

  May 12, 2008 | Comments ()

BKLYN Designs 2008 Rocks our World

We checked out BKLYN DESIGNS 2008 this weekend held in various locations throughout the vastly changing DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn. The exhibitors on display were top-notch and really showed the best of Brooklyn. It's safe to say that the furniture craftsman in Brooklyn rival those of any in the world.

  May 12, 2008 | Comments ()

Homes of our Sports Heroes and Zeroes

Whether you are a fan or not, you may find these homes surprisingly tasteful or spectacularly tacky.

Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets
Adam "Pac-Man" Jones the new cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys
50 Cent: Rapper but best friends with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets

  May 5, 2008 | Comments ()

Living Trucker Style

We've got a small living space but it's nothing like the traveling home that truckers live in on a daily basis for months at a time. Cabs that offer from 200-280 sqft. are deftly designed to include kitchens, toilets, showers, and sleeping areas.

  May 2, 2008 | Comments ()

Open House Parties sans Kid n Play

Realtors are becoming more proactive with getting potential buyers to step inside their homes or condos. For example, open house parties are popping up around the country. Invest in a DJ, drinks, a little food and the people will come.

  May 1, 2008 | Comments ()