Few places in the country put a roof through as much as central Oklahoma. In a single year, a house in the metro can face golf ball hail in April, straight line winds in June, triple digit heat in August and an ice storm in January. Each of those events attacks a roof in a different way, and most standard roofs were never designed to handle all of them.That is why roofing conversations in this…

Finding the best circular saw starts with knowing what kind of cutting you’ll do most. A circular saw is one of the most useful tools on any job site, since it rips plywood, crosscuts framing lumber, and trims deck boards. But models vary a lot in size, power, and features, so it pays to compare a few key points before buying.Blade size is the first thing to check. The 7-1/4 inch blade is the most…

Paint that peels after one summer almost always had a problem under it. The best primer for a job depends on what the wall is made of.Take a stucco house in South Florida that needs a new color. The painter starts by washing the walls. Then they rub a hand on the old paint. If it leaves white powder, the surface is chalky, and new paint will not hold to it. A bonding primer made…

A fire can start when you least expect it, and a properly maintained sprinkler system can make a critical difference in protecting your building, employees, and visitors. However, even a system that looks fine on the surface may have hidden problems. Knowing when to schedule a sprinkler system inspection helps property owners identify potential issues before they become serious safety risks.National Fire Protection understands the importance of fire protection systems in keeping commercial and residential…

Owning a home means dealing with small repairs from time to time. A cabinet handle might come loose, a picture frame needs hanging, or a door starts making an annoying squeaking sound. These problems are usually simple, but they can become frustrating when you don’t have the right tools nearby.The good news is that you don’t need a garage full of expensive equipment to take care of your home. A few basic hand tools can…

When a fire alarm panel goes dark or a sprinkler system fails, a facility often has only a few hours to arrange a compliant fire watch before code violations or lapses in insurance coverage begin to accumulate. In that rush, one factor decides whether the deployment genuinely protects people and property: whether everyone involved knows precisely who is responsible for what. Emergency fire watch assignments move quickly, and unclear roles are among the most common…

When planning a renovation focus is usually in the kitchen at first. Then comes the main bath. And then maybe your living space. The quieter rooms are put on the back of the list. The laundry room, the mudroom as well as the hallway and the home office or the butler’s pantry. The rooms continue to shape our the daily routine, even. They perform a lot of work. This is why cabinets for secondary spaces…

The Functional Baseline Every Ceiling Light Must MeetBefore evaluating the aesthetics of a ceiling light, the functional requirements should be established. How much light does the room need – what lumen output is appropriate for the room size and activities? What color temperature serves the room’s primary uses? Is dimmability required? Does the existing electrical configuration support the fixture type being considered? These questions have specific answers that determine whether a fixture can actually serve…

Parapet walls are a common feature in residential and commercial structures. They offer structural protection, improve safety, and contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the property. Parapets, however, are always exposed to wind, rain, snow and changes in temperature, and so are generally among the first portions of a building to deteriorate. Small damage, if not repaired regularly, can soon evolve into big structural problems that are expensive to fix.One of the best things you…