Reuel's Blog

Folks,I was involved in an automobile accident about a month and a half ago.  It took a month for the other drivers ins company to begin the process of adjusting my loss (Very Slow Service).  My Vehicle was a total loss!  I did not contribute to the accident!  After offering me about one thousand...

Crawl Space Moisture ControlTo effectively insulate your crawl space for energy efficiency and to create a comfortable home, you need to properly control moisture in your crawl space.A crawlspace is susceptible to moisture and deterioration problems because of contact with the earth. The best app...

 We are some of the most wasteful people on the planet.  Probably because we have so much we tend take what we have for granted.  That's OK because we made it this far so we can enjoy that luxury.  But for people who want to be energy conscious here are just a few hot tips that will allow the sam...

It has been a bit dry for the last couple of years here in North, and South Carolina.  Many regional municipalities have placed restrictions on water usage.  Assuming this drought does end and I feel safe to say that it will eventually end as all of the previous droughts have.  I don't think this...

I have to admit that last year wasn't that good for me, but we have all seen slim times before.  Chances are it will happen again.  Does anyone remember the Jimmy (peanut) Carter years?  Double digit inflation combined with interest rates in the high teens.  This is nothing compared to that.  I w...

I have bought thousands of handles and knobs for cabinets over the years.  The one thing I have learned is that you can pay what you want too for cabinet hardware.  You can buy for .98 cents each, or you can buy for $5.99 each and get the exact same thing.  Hardware is normally sold bulk to cabin...

Before I start you should know that I am a home builder in York, SC.  That's just south of Charlotte, NC.  I also have a cabinet, and millworks shop that insures I will never see the inside of a big box store unless I want too.I have always thought that this is one of the most misunderstood/under...

What is your outlook on this market turning around?  When will homes begin to sell again?  When can I bust lose with speculative construction?  Its a hard question to answer, but I promise not to hold you to it.  LOL  Please show some cautous optimism in your when responding, and describe the mar...

Consider this! Most builders in my area are installing Chinese cabinets in their spec homes.  I have been running a custom shop for over ten years with a good bit of business.  Most buyers do not seem to be extremely interested in the quality of the cabinetry.   What are your views on this?Thanks GR

Because of the difference in cost many customers have ask me if it is "better to use real wood or MDF moulding".  Believe me you can not tell the difference after it has been caulked, and painted.  Either product will give good service for the life of the home if properly installed.  However; one...