by ericcapolino | Mar 1, 2021 | Construction, Eric Capolino, Residential Construction
Masonry is the craft of building with stone, brick, clay, or concrete. It’s usually more challenging to master than other home DIY projects, but even beginners can get started with the right tools and techniques. There are intricate and detailed masonry projects...
by ericcapolino | Feb 4, 2021 | Construction, Eric Capolino, Home Renovations, Residential Construction
Hanging drywall is one of those in-between tasks where it’s tough to know if you should do it on your own or hire professional help. On the one hand, it’s easy enough that most handy people should be capable of doing it. On the other hand, it’s...
by ericcapolino | Jan 20, 2021 | Construction, Eric Capolino, Residential Construction
Proper house foundations do more than hold houses off the ground. Building foundations insulate the home against the cold, help resist the earth’s movement around it, and keep out the moisture. Nonetheless, house foundations directly affect the durability of the...
by ericcapolino | Jan 6, 2021 | Construction, Construction Trends, Eric Capolino, General Contracting, Residential Construction, Structure NYC
As society has become more conscious of our environmental impact, we’ve all begun to think about how we can have a lighter footprint on the planet. One area you may not have thought about is roofing. In recent years, more and more homeowners and homebuilders are...
by ericcapolino | Jan 6, 2021 | Construction, Construction Trends, Eric Capolino, General Contracting, Residential Construction, Structure NYC
A building is green if it takes steps in its design and materials to minimize its impact on the environment and encourage sustainability. Nothing built by humans will ever be entirely neutral, but there are many ways to make our impact more sustainably. In terms of...
by ericcapolino | Nov 5, 2020 | Construction, Eric Capolino, General Contracting, Home Renovations, Residential Construction, Structure NYC
Putting in new tile, vinyl, wood flooring, or laminate is a significant investment, and you want the final product to last for many years. Subflooring plays a vital role in the aesthetics and lifetime of your flooring, so you want to make sure that the surface is...
