Leaning garage – what to do?

Most garages were built many years ago and are either built on rocks, or a floating slab of concrete which has degraded over time. Rarely were they built with footings.

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Top 10 white paint colors to use for walls

Benjamin Moore offer over 150 different shades of white, so which is the best one? Well, there is no straightforward answer to that, since it largely depends on the room you want to use it in, as well as the rest of the room finishes and the lighting that you have.

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Can you refinish your low ceiling basement?

Is your 6’5″ high basement tall enough for finishing? Building code height requirement is 7ft, but renovation code has a clause about working with whatever is existing. It’s all about preference and you. 6’5″ is not low if you are all under 6ft.

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5 steps to finding a good contractor or tradesperson.

Know that NJ does not require contractors to be licensed like plumbers and electricians. They must be registered, and that is filling in a short form with the state. Absolutely no qualifications are required.

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