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In today's economy, contractors need to build more rapidly, provide home builders with cost-effective materials, and ensure that quality building materials are used when building a new home. The implementation of panelized home build kits makes all of these factors possible for home builders, and part of the secret is how the panelized walls are constructed. Image via Hamilton Building Services Image via Hamilton Building Services Panelized walls are pre-engineered wall panels customized to fit any home style. Because the panels are constructed in a factory with a controlled environment, the panels are never subject to adverse weather conditions, preventing the wood from warping or shrinkage. Additionally, the walls are comprised of recycled wood and they produce little to no "scrap," making them environmentally friendly.                                             ...

Like a lot of other DIY home projects, you can utilize old pallets to make your own recycling center. With your own, new-and-improved recycling center you will be more motivated to recycle, and you will be saving the earth! You'll need 4 pallets Table saw Hammer Nails Hinges  Tape measure   First, decide how big the inserts (the actual bin) will be in order to determine how big the entire structure will be. After you either make or buy the inserts that will hold your recyclables, you'll need to make the outside shell. The outer shell is relatively easy to put together, as it's basically a big, rectangular box. The lid is the tricky part. Watch a tutorial on how to install the "door" part of the structure with hinges if you are not confident in this step. Put your inserts inside the box, and line them with a plastic bag. Lastly, check out Pinterest to see some creative ways to decorate your new home recycling center!   Image via www.dumpad...

Summertime is the perfect time to start thinking about adding a deck to your home. Trex has some great options when designing and building your dream deck. Trex offers an array of different styles and designs, and their materials are 100% green . In fact, Trex is one of the leading plastic recyclers in the U.S. In addition, Trex decking requires NO maintenance. Unlike typical wooden decks that need to be stained annually, Trex decking exterior is designed to be maintenance free. Trex also carries plenty of variety when it comes to color schemes. Multiple shades of greys, browns, and reds are among their wide selection. Image trex.com For more information, contact hamiltonbuildingservices.com Sources www.trex.com

People are often drawn to craftsman style homes because of the quaintness and charm of a craftsman home. It seems like the more roof peaks, detailed trim, and contrasting colors there are to a home, the more of a cottage feel a home has. Unfortunately, these features are not usually cheap. In fact, the more of these detail added to your home, the higher your price point will be.    Lucky for you, we have some suggestions on how you can slash these costs if you're dead set on having a craftsman style home. First and foremost, the materials you decide to use will ultimately make or break your budget with this kind of home. To counteract high building costs, do your research. With all of the new and upcoming advances in the technology behind building materials, you should be able to save money if you choose carefully. For instance, fiber-cement siding is an excellent substitute that resembles real wood and stucco siding. It's also becoming more common to use authentic-...