http://www.phillydiy.com Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:58:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Baseball season is over, and football season is in full swing.  You know what that means: we're gearing up for wintertime.  With the change in weather, it's time to make some changes in our homes to make sure that they are more energy efficient.  There a lot of easy, little ... http://www.phillydiy.com/2009/12/07/energy-efficient-home-winterize/ If you've ever played with Lincoln logs or Legos as a child, you'll recall that building from the outside-in was the best way to construct a house.  With basement remodeling, you can apply the same timeless methodology in your project.  Start with the frames. The frame includes top and bottom plates, studs, and floor joists. For ... http://www.phillydiy.com/2009/10/27/basement-remodel-project-the-frame/ In these tough times everyone looks to save where they can. It's very easy to save this winter with a few easy tips designed to make even the most inexperienced into thinking green and saving their hard-earned cash. Use less energy through not only reducing waste, but also through optimizing ... http://www.phillydiy.com/2009/09/21/saving-on-the-home-energy-bill/ Very few plans without a well thought out delivery can be succesful.  Like most pojects, the plan is the foundation of any project and without it, you'll be at the mercy to the unknown.  Take some time to think about what you want first.  Once you have an idea of ... http://www.phillydiy.com/2009/09/11/basement-remodel-project-the-plan/ Recently the DIY network had a question and answer side bar that posed an interesting question: What is the average cost of a basement remodel? Answer: $40,000. Now that's a pretty steep number. In fact, $40,000 could be a nice down payment for a house. How can the average family or household ... http://www.phillydiy.com/2009/08/25/save-30000-basement-remodel/ Home improvement costs can weigh down the average household budget. It's important when it comes to self-starting improvement projects focus on money first. Even for the most seasoned home improvement experts, unexpected events could throw the budget ceiling out the window. Before you set out on your quest to remodel ... http://www.phillydiy.com/2009/08/18/budgeting-for-home-improvements/ Hello.  My name is Brian Hastings.  I have worked in construction and home repair for the past 20 years in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.  My father owned his own company, as my brother does now and I have for many years.  My entire life has been repairing, adding, modifying ... http://www.phillydiy.com/2009/02/10/hello-world/