Articles By:

Randy Boerstler

I started as a home-stalker... visiting brand new homes under construction in the neighborhoods near my house. That inspired me to write about home building and home renovation projects -- chronicling homes during different phases of construction from a consumer's point-of-view. Basically, the tips you'll find in my articles are a collection of checklists for what I think should (and should not) go into building or remodeling a quality home.

DIY Wainscoting Paneling Adds Value and Style To Your Home – Helpful Tips And Photos

Thinking of adding wainscoting paneling to your home? Starting with a wainscot kit will make this a doable project for the average homeowner.

SawStop Table Saw Reviews: See How This One-Of-A-Kind Saw Stop Is Saving Thousands Of Fingers!

SawStop is a table saw can sense skin and stop the blade immediately! If you're into woodworking, you owe it to yourself to check out these SawStop reviews.

Water Saving Shower Heads: How To Find The Best Water Efficient Shower Head

Replace old showerheads with WaterSense showerheads to save money... and water. Here's what you need to know before buying a water saving shower head.

Who Are The House Buyers In Today’s Struggling Economy?

Home inventories are still at historic levels with all of the foreclosures and unsold homes that have largely been left to sit empty while the economy tries to build steam. So who are the house buyers in 2010 and 2011? This in-depth survey conducted by builders themselves across the nation gives some startling details.

House Auctions: How To Bid At A House Auction Sale

See what a real estate auction or house auction sale is like. Plus tips to help you prepare for the auction and feel comfortable bidding at a house auction.

How To Paint Countertops That Look Like Granite At A Fraction Of The Cost

I have found the best granite countertop paint. If you've been looking for an awesome kitchen countertop paint to transform your hum-drum counters, you need to follow these tips.

How To Choose A Steam Shower Generator For Your Home

Installing a steam shower generator is a job best left for the pros. But as a homeowner you need to know some basics about steam shower generators yourself.

Green Roofs: How To Choose A Green Roof For Your House

Choosing green roofs for your home building project is a daunting project when you consider all of the options available in the roofing market today. If you want to make an informed choice in your next roofing purchase, you might want to take a few minutes to gather a few great links for some answers.

Exterior House Painting Ideas: How To Choose Exterior House Paint Colors + Tips For Working With A Painting Contractor

Some super helpful tips for working with a painting contractor to ensure that your exterior house painting project goes flawlessly!

My Best Tips For Learning How To Cut Crown Molding Yourself

If you want to learn how to cut crown molding you're going to be really happy you found this article! I've included the very best videos showing how to cut crown molding and expert tips just for you.

How To Use Acrylic Latex Caulk

Applying acrylic latex caulk is easy to use if you know how...right?. What am I saying?? It's pretty hard to mess up but with a few helpful hints everyone will think you hired a pro.

Pros and Cons of Building Earth Sheltered Homes

Earth sheltered homes have gained popularity because they offer a great way to conserve energy. If you're interested in the building process of underground homes you've come to the right place!

Exterior Paint Color Schemes: How To Choose An Exterior House Paint Color

Trying to decide what color to paint your house? Here are the 6 steps we used to choose a house paint color + exterior painting tips and house color schemes

How To Choose And Install A Ceiling Fan

Install a ceiling fan yourself to save money. It's a good DIY project that can be tackled with patience and a bit of fortitude. I have a few helpful tips to help you through and a guide on how to buy a ceiling fan.

How To Install Beadboard Paneling

Installing beadboard paneling adds a timeless look and feel and it's a project that can be completed in one weekend. I'll show you how installing wainscoting really can be a DIY project.

Unusual Homes Push The Envelope To Meet Housing Demands and Desires

Feast your eyes on this virtual collection of extremely unusual homes in exotic locales. You'll be daydreaming in no time at all!

How To Remove Wallpaper The Eco-Friendly Way

Quit wasting your time and money looking for the best product to remove wallpaper. I've got a great solution showing you how to remove wallpaper that is not only cheap and easy, but eco-friendly, as well. It would be worth a couple minutes of your time just to check it out.

Double Hung Foyer Windows & Air Vents In Closets Make No Sense At All

Have you ever walked into someone's home that opens to a two-story foyer and admire the height of the room and the amazing amount of light that the windows let in at the top of the foyer? Look closer next time and see if the windows are of the double hung variety. Why is that?

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