Designing a Powder Room or 1/2 Bath (with Floor Plans)

Are you designing a home and wondering what to consider for your powder room? Perhaps you’re remodeling and want some ideas regarding your half bath. Getting ready to meet with a designer? This blog post will help you think of everything you need to consider. What is a powder room? A powder room, also known …

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What Is Rough-In and What Does It Mean In Construction?

Rough-in is an exciting phase in your construction project. It’s an unofficial milestone when the framing is finished (or nearing finishing), the building is dried in (meaning the roof and exterior weather barrier are installed), and the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing elements are beginning to be installed. In other words, rough-in refers to the installation …

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Should I insulate my crawlspace pipes? (How to keep them from freezing)

Image Source Your crawlspace is the most vulnerable area in your home to freezing and leaks. When your plumbing runs underneath your house, the pipes become highly susceptible to damage as the water inside freezes and thaws. Because water expands when it freezes, frozen water in your plumbing creates pressure on your pipes until, ultimately, …

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