HC Drywall & Paint

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

Why Are the Sides of Railroad Tracks Always Littered with Crushed Stones?

A look at the composition of the railroad and how it is put together from the ground up reveals a truly impressive feat.

Why Barns are Red and More Paint Color Cues

The stories behind certain hues associated with the American landscape

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

How to Prepare a Concrete Floor for Coatings

Believe it or not, when it comes to applying coatings to a concrete floor slab, it’s not enough just to cast your eyes on the surface – and if it looks dry – think that it’s ready. To avoid the costly problems that can happen after installing coatings, there are two crucial steps you must […]

How Do Aggregate Properties Affect My Ready-Mix Concrete?

The size and shape of concrete aggregate can change the properties of your ready-mix concrete product. Make sure you’re choosing the right kind for your project.

Is Decorative Concrete Slippery?

Sundek's solution for slippery decorative concrete.

5 Benefits of Decorative Concrete

Decorative concrete is well-known for its incredible strength, beauty, and affordability. With a decorative concrete coating and finish, your home’s plain concrete will be transformed into a work o…

The Benefits of Decorative Concrete Materials

Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or a contractor, you can benefit greatly from incorporating decorative concrete materials into your renovation or new build projects. Concrete has long been one o…

Property Management for Single-Family Homes: Tricks of the Trade

Here’s some of my best advice for how to deal with some potentially challenging situations when managing single-family homes.

Which costs more: A single-family home or a condo?

Most of us tend to believe that downtown condo living is expensive—certainly more so than living in a suburban single-family home. But what if I could shatter that preconceived notion that urban l…

The answer for affordable housing? Single-family homes

Rentals in single-family homes and small multifamily buildings are a viable solution for helping the significant lack of affordable homes in the housing market. But in order for this to happen, these three policies need to change.

Benefits of Water-Based Stains for Decorative Concrete

Staining decorative concrete has a number of options. Most clients understand that it is able to offer quite a few more options when it comes to the aesthetics of their concrete system, and the loo…

US builders boost single-family home construction

When Does Buying New Construction Single-Family Homes Make Sense?

For some, the lure of a freshly built single-family home that has never been inhabited is a no-brainer. Others prefer the perks that come with dated construction—prime locations, established neighborhoods, the character of old world construction, and so on.

For single-family homes on small lots, builders must up their game

Small-lot developments have long been plagued by complexity: how to box together single-family homes on tight, row house-style parcels while maintaining privacy. Who wants to watch a neighbor washing his dishes, or worse?

Should I Buy a Condo or Single-Family Home?

When buying a residence, considering between a single family home and a condo and knowing both sides can help potential homeowners make informed decisions.

Decorative Concrete Photos Design Ideas Casting, Overlays Stains

Discover the endless design ideas that decorative concrete offers to the remodeling of your home or business pictures and design ideas

Townhouse, Condo, or Single Family Home?

With the low interest rates we’ve seen lately, there’s an opportunity for those who thought they were previously priced out of the market to afford a