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Ben

Ben has a bachelor's degree in construction engineering. When not constructing or remodeling X-Ray Rooms, Cardiovascular Labs, and Pharmacies, you can find him at home with wife and two daughters. Outside of family, He loves grilling and barbequing on his Big Green Egg and Blackstone Griddle, as well as working on projects around the house.

Did you know that the average home has between 200 and 400 cubic feet of indoor air and another 150 to 300 cubic feet of soil-covered crawl space air? There are two potential problems with these conditions. First, it’s not safe to have that much indoor air filled with carbon dioxide, methane, and other gasses …

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There’s something magical about enjoying colorful and vibrant birds as they sing and chirp in the morning. For that reason, a lot of us install bird houses in our yards in order to attract these birds and enjoy them up close. However, making a bird house a lucrative habitat for a bird isn’t always as …

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Your crawl space is an often overlooked asset that can boost the value of your home. As a space beneath the main residence where utilities and sewage are installed, it’s not the first place that comes to your mind when you think of an appraisal. The presence of a crawl space adds some value to …

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A crawl space is a hallowed, unoccupied area beneath the first floor of a building. Typically, it’s only around 3 feet high. That’s enough for a person to crawl in it, hence the name. The crawl space is a convenient area to install HVAC units, piping systems, plumbing systems, and electrical wiring. If moisture accumulates …

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As the summertime approaches and the lovely warm weather starts kicking in, nothing beats the joy of going outside and enjoying the day with friends and family. However, no activity will get the party going like having a BBQ that is cooked to perfection. For that, you need a good grill, and that’s what today’s …

Read More about Blackstone vs. Camp Chef (Head to Head Comparison)

If you’re looking to upgrade your cooking machine collection, you’re likely thinking about buying a grill or a griddle. Two of the biggest names you’ll come across during your search are Blackstone and Weber. Today’s article offers a comprehensive comparison of Blackstone griddle vs Weber grill to help you choose the right cooking machine for …

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Your birdhouse project may have been hanging in your backyard for quite some time. After months of exposure to the environment, the little home will probably require some maintenance. If you leave a birdhouse outside for too long, it may not attract as many birds due to the lack of care. That’s why birdhouse maintenance …

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Crawl spaces are generally only used to access the area under your house when necessary. You might have workers go under the house to check certain things out. For example, it’s common for plumbers to have to access the crawl space to fix pipes. There may sometimes be other reasons to access the crawl space. …

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