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Have you ever wondered just how panelized construction works? How is it the same or different from other building methods? What makes panelized homes so efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly? It's never too late to learn! All images 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. The condensed time it takes to build a panelized home is another facet of building that impacts the overall outcome of the build. Panelized walls come packaged with labels and instructions such as "wall B2 joins wall B3." This method makes production move smoothly and quickly, resulting in sav...

Mixing and matching multiple wood finishes can either be a glorious or disastrous addition to your home decor. If done in an elegant fashion, pairing woods that contrast one another can give your home a warm, sophisticated vibe. Follow these tips to incorporate some varying wood finishes to your home's interior design. Image via www.remodelaholic.com #1 Contrasting colors work when it comes to mixing and matching differing wood finishes. For instance, light tones generally match moderately dark tones. Incorporating black and white painted woods with natural woods is a common trend.  Image via www.apartmenttherapy.com #2 Add another color element  to your decor so it does not appear to be wood on wood. Splitting up the differing wood finishes will trick the eye and give your decor a more consistent, smooth appearance. Image via www.remodelaholic.com #3 Don't go overboard  when it comes to mixing and matching...

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Many families like to opt to stay home for the fireworks and simply put on their own lightup display. This is a great idea if you have the means to do so, just follow these safety tips ... you, your guests and your beautiful home will appreciate the extra caution! Image via www.vvng.com #1 Never relight a "dud" firework #2 Never shoot fireworks off near a home or a car #3 Wear safety glasses to avoid pieces flying into your eyes #4 Never carry fireworks in your pocket #5 Only light on firework at a time and step away until it goes off Sources www.fireworkssafety.org

July is always a busy month for just about anyone. Take a weeknight or two and get these monthly home maintenance chores done quick so you can enjoy your lovely July weather! Image via www.amerifirst.com

Have you ever wondered what kinds of homes people lived in way back in 1776? Check out some neat information we found while delving into this topic. Image via www.ducksters.com Most homes were single room - That's right. Most folks lived in one big room that contained everything they needed from straw beds to a big pot over the fire for cooking and boiling clean drinking water. Talk about an open floor plan! The frames of the homes were made with wood and filled with sticks. Next, they filled in those gaps with a material they called "daub," which was a mixture of clay, mud and grass. It was quite sticky so it worked out well. Furniture was pretty much non-existant. Other than a straw matress on the floor - a dirt floor, by the way - settlers may have had a bench to sit on or even a table, but there wasn't much more than that.

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