James Hurt's Blog

What is composting and why is it essential? Basically, composting is how nature gets rid of her natural garbage. It is part of the natural cycle of life that takes the old and turns it into a viable source of nourishment for the new. Natural trash, such as waste product, fallen leaves, the clippi...

Bamboo floors are considered to be an excellent alternative to hardwoods. They have a beautiful look to them and with care they can last just as long. Wood flooring has been one of the more sought after home improvements, and in the tradition of creating beautiful things from wood harvesting of f...

Understanding the difference between a 100 year flood plain and a 500 year flood can help you factor in various potential events, probabilities, and even the cost of flood insurance. The year number, as in 100 or 500, refers directly to the probability of exceeding flood probability for each year...

What is Radiant Barrier? As the world becomes more aware of environmental concerns, energy use, and the savings to families who are well prepared for the chill of winter insulation such as radiant barrier has become a common topic of discussion. Energy savings are hard to get. There are all kinds...

What is Expansive Soil and What Role Does it Play in My Foundation?   Expansive soil, in effect, soil that expands. The soil itself doesn't really do the expanding. There are all kinds of minerals and deposits that make up the dirt and soil that we plant in. Whether we are planting homes or garde...

Squirrels are fun to watch when they are playing, dancing from tree to tree, scurrying, and burying. As much as they are to watch they can also potentially do a lot of damage. It's important to understand safe squirrel removal, how to clean up after them, and when you need to just call a professi...