Cement is the most popular building material. It is used everywhere, and different compositions have been developed for different tasks. We will figure out what types of cement exist, what are the brands and how Read more
Everything new is well forgotten old. Warm arbolite blocks were previously widely used to build houses in the northern regions, and today they are experiencing a new round of popularity, but not all Read more
What material is better to build a house from? The answer depends on the climate of the region, the requirements for thermal insulation, the budget and whether this will be the main housing or seasonal. Wood, brick, aerated concrete, finished Read more
The attic room can be used not only to accumulate the necessary and supposedly necessary things - there you can place another bedroom, a relaxation area, a gym, an office, a nursery or even a kitchen, Read more
The choice of building materials, the shape of the windows and the roof depends on what architectural style is chosen for a private house. It is necessary to build on our own preferences, features of the territory and budget, and we Read more
Stone is the main competitor of plaster in the struggle for the title of the most popular facade material. The range of this finishing material is so wide, you can get confused in two accounts, so we figure out which Read more
The construction of a private house does not even begin with laying the foundation, but with choosing its type. It is necessary to take into account a lot of factors, weigh the features of all types of foundation, carry out the calculation and only then Read more
A warm floor without screed and other dirty work is already a reality. We are talking about infrared film warm floors, which are installed within a day or two. What to consider when choosing Read more
Water floor heating is a good alternative to a traditional heating system. To take full advantage of the technology, you must select the right pipes for the warm water floor and install them correctly. If installation Read more
Natural, cheap, completely non-combustible expanded clay is widely used as a heat-insulating material. They are insulated with walls, floor, roof and foundation. To take full advantage of expanded clay insulation, you need to know some of it Read more
The foundation and the base account for up to 20% of the heat loss at home, and since heat is money, it would be nice to make sure that the heat does not go anywhere from home Read more
Plastered, concrete, and sometimes brick facades need painting. When the time comes to make a choice of paint for the facade of the house, many are lost in a huge assortment, number of shades and manufacturers. Read more
The main advantage of a small area is less maintenance work, but you will have to wrestle with its design. Placing everything you need on an area of 1-6 acres is not easy, and our tips will help Read more
Gas allows you to create the most economical heating system, and this is no secret. The question is how to better equip gas heating of a country house, based on different Read more
Electric heating is used in 70% of country houses in Europe. It is not so popular with us, but there are cases when you cannot do without it. With what devices and systems Read more
A summer cottage without electricity is not such a rarity today, although more often there are still problems with power outages. In both cases, prudent summer residents take care of creating Read more
Anyone who loves picnics in nature and has their own suburban real estate, sooner or later thinks about arranging their own barbecue area in the country. Be it equipped with a compact portable barbecue Read more
Not only safety depends on the right choice of material for the chimney, but also the efficiency of the furnace or boiler, as well as how difficult maintenance and repair will be. We figure out which Read more
In order for the furnace to be reliable, safe and durable, it is necessary to properly prepare the mortar for bricklaying the furnace from brick. This process is time-consuming and will require careful selection of components and selection of suitable proportions. Read more
