Prevost Construction is a proud customer of a great construction magazine, Qualified Remodeler. This is where we get a lot of tricks of the trade, especially in the Go Green department. Below, find a great article that identifies the popular types of go green insulation. To view the homepage and to see a complete version of this [...]
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Insulation- the Green Way
Posted: August 2, 2011 in Additions, Additions, Home Maintenence, New Construction, PROJECTS, Remodeling, THE ProcessTags: Go Green, Home Maintenance, New Construction, Product Spotlight
Sink & Countertop Combo
Posted: June 16, 2011 in Home Maintenence, PROJECTS, RemodelingTags: Construction, Countertop, Go Green, Home Maintenance, Kitchen, Renovation, Sink
The Iron/Occasions ITB presented by Kohler offers homeowners a complete island solution with the combination sink and countertop! The island features a seamless, integrated trough and a containment rim for enhanced cleanability and a beautiful appearance. The Iron/Occasions Island offers flexible installation options and can be mounted on common island cabinetry or placed on the optional [...]
Add an Outdoor Campfyre
Posted: June 15, 2011 in PROJECTS, RemodelingTags: Backyard, Bonfire, Construction, Home Maintenance, Outdoor Fire Pit, Product Spotlight
A centerpiece for your outdoor occassion, the outdoor campfyre adds style and heat to your beautiful nights outside. RH Peterson, Co. created an outdoor campfyre with a variety of selections. The options are endless in choosing realistic designer logs and branches, lava granules and coals, fyre gems or fyre glass. The 70,000-Btu stainless-steel burner system [...]
Decking Accessories
Posted: June 13, 2011 in DecksTags: Accessories, Decks, Home Maintenance, Outdoor, Product Spotlight
Interested in adding a little “something” to accessorize your deck? Universal Forest Products includes post caps, balusters, and deck lights to add an elegant touch to your outside deck. These products add style and uniqueness! Pick out great finishing touches to add to your deck by going to www.ufpi.com
Stone…and we don’t mean diamonds!
Posted: June 9, 2011 in Product Spotlight, RemodelingTags: Home Maintenance, Outdoors, Product Spotlight, Renovation, Siding, Stone
Product of the Day: Ply Gem Stone Ply Gem Stone is authentically recreated, easy to install, and is affordable. It is molded from real stone but is a lighter weight. There are over 100 stone & brick style and color choices to fit your home’s style and compliment traditional siding! On Ply Gem Stone’s website [...]
Door, Window & Siding Sealant!!!
Posted: June 7, 2011 in Home Maintenence, RemodelingTags: Door, Home Maintenance, Outside, Product Spotlight, Sealant, Siding, Window
Product of the Day OSI QUAD is an advanced formula sealant that can be applied to wet and dry surfaces on window, roof or siding. Quad resists dirt and dust collection, yellowing and water washout. OSI Quad is mildew resistant, and both paintable and stainable! There are over 3,500 colors to choose from to get [...]
Alternative to Wood: Go Green!
Posted: June 1, 2011 in Decks, Decks & FencesTags: Decks, Go Green, Home Maintenance, Product Spotlight
Tired of your beautiful deck deteriorating? Check out this product! As an alternative to wood and lumber, this product is fire safe and made from recycled material (go green!). It stays strong and new after years of weather exposure. This product is not only used for decks but can be used for docks, arbors and [...]
Most of us in the region woke up to a gorgeous, glistening blanket of snow. Although we didn’t get much snow, maybe a couple of inches at most, this deceitfully beautiful snow was frosted with a sprinkling of freezing rain thus creating a big white sheet of ice. I am reminded of the ugly side [...]
Number One Question That I Can’t Answer (right away, at least)
Posted: December 29, 2010 in THE ProcessTags: Construction, Home Maintenance, Job Cost, Property
How much would is cost for a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house? Generally, per square foot, new home costs can range anywhere from around $80 to $200. This is the MOST frequent question I get when it comes to building a new home, and unfortunately, it is the one question I simply cannot answer specifically [...]
Baby, It’s Cold Outside… Prevent Frozen Pipes!
Posted: December 28, 2010 in Home MaintenenceTags: Home Maintenance, Product Spotlight, Winter Season
Each winter, on average, a quarter-million families have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted, all because of water pipes that freeze and burst. Both plastic (PVC) and copper pipes can burst. A 3 millimeter crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day. This is more then your average [...]