Tristar Building & Development

09/02/2026

Producing m**hamphetamine in a house can saturate surfaces with dangerous toxic residue. If you are considering a house for purchase but suspect it may have once been a drug lab, trust your instincts and get more information.

M**h production leaves a toxic residue that causes health problems for later residents of the house. Here's how to avoid buying a m**h house.

08/31/2026

Embrace the accent wall. One gallon of paint can create design magic. Would you choose this color, though?

08/29/2026

All light bulbs eventually burn out. But some contain hazardous materials, so how can you get rid of them in an environmentally safe way? Here’s how.

Light bulbs eventually burn out. Compact fluorescent and LED bulbs must be disposed of. Here’s how to get rid of old light bulbs safely.

08/28/2026

Heavy frames and mirrors require special fasteners and techniques to hang safely. Learn all the essentials in this handy tutorial.

Hanging small pictures doesn’t require a lot of skill or heavy duty hangers. But anything weighing in at more than 10 pounds, and especially more than 25 pounds, requires hefty fasteners and much more caution. When hanging som**hing heavy, it’s always preferable to locate a wall stud behind the ...

08/26/2026

You’ve heard of condominiums, but do you know about landominiums? Learn the differences and similarities and what you need to know before you buy.

You are familiar with condominiums, but did you know there are also landominiums? What do these two forms of homeownership have in common?

08/24/2026

Side curtains are a great budget-friendly finishing touch to a room without compromising on natural light. What do you think of this color choice?

08/22/2026

Trying to keep your home tidy for showings? Here’s what you can do to keep your house as dust-free as possible.

How can you enjoy warm weather without dust and pollen taking over your home? Here’s what you need to know.

08/21/2026

Selling a unique property presents unusual marketing challenges. Let these ideas guide you in setting a price and creating the right marketing plan.

If you’re selling a one-of-a-kind house, conventional sales techniques won’t do. Instead, you’ll need targeted marketing for your unique home.

08/19/2026

The mortgage process can be confusing for the first-time buyer. Here's some help in understanding the points and fees involved.

When buying your first house, the terms and conditions of the mortgage process can be confusing. Here’s a primer on two such terms: points and the origination fee. Origination fee. This is the cost that the mortgage company charges you for borrowing money. When you take out a mortgage, it is a new...

08/17/2026

Shower curtains don't cost much, but they can change the entire look of a dated bathroom.