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The internet has an array of bloggers with the experience and know how to guide you through any problem you may have. To help you find the best of the best, this article has come up with the top 50 construction blogs.

Whether you are new to the construction business, have a wealth of experience, or are a do-it-yourself person, construction can be a complex and costly task. Luckily, the internet has an array of bloggers with the experience and know how to guide you through any problem you may have. To help you find the best of the best, we’ve compiled what we consider the top 50 construction blogs, arranged in no particular order according to sub-categories:
Residential Construction
These blogs are devoted to families or individuals looking to build, remodel, or maintain their home.
1. 33 Orchard: A couple has purchased a home at 33 Orchard. It needs a lot of work and a little love, but they are determined to make it a great home. This is a home makeover journal that covers everything from purchasing to major renovating and includes pictures.
2. Home Construction Improvement: Todd Fratzel is a full time principal engineer for a large design-build construction firm. In his spare time, he blogs on home improvement and construction. In addition to the expert advice available on this site, Todd is also very accessible for questions or advice about individual projects.
3. Grynx: Chris has been a “maker” for years, focusing on DIY’s, how-to’s, hacks, and other fun projects. He believes a good project doesn’t have to be rocket science and can benefit someone else from in one way or another. His aim is to build a DIY collection and gladly accepts stories and projects from others.
4. ToolmanNet.com: Specializing in home remodeling in L.A., this blog is a good read for those looking for step by step instructions on a variety of projects. Their expertise is in custom home building and remodeling featuring kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, custom design-build construction, and commercial improvement. They also list contact information and give free estimates.
5. Tips For Home Construction: This blog contains various thoughts on construction, particularly for the home. It features advice for what you can do, and equally what you shouldn’t. Recent posts include tips on getting an estimate, how to deal with a neighbor’s renovation, and bathroom improvements.
6. Houseblogs.net: Named one of the best of sixteen real estate websites by “Money” magazine, this blog’s tagline is “home improvement stories for the dwelling obsessed. This site is a community-powered home improvement publication that is contributed by real people with a passion for homes and home improvement. You can use this site to find people with similar homes, taste, or challenges via our community and follow along as people renovate their homes by reading the latest blog entries. Visitors can also get help with a DIY problem by asking a question or searching the discussion board, show off their house by adding photos to their member profile, and start their own house blog.
7. TayMic Harris: This blog chronicles the journey as owner builders in construction of a dream home in Massachusetts. With experience in building, this blog shares the experience of a lifetime with all of its visitors. From early construction to final pictures, all is detailed and there is an opportunity to comment, ask questions, and share your experiences.
8. Paragon Remodeling: This company has won awards for Top Remodeler from Qualified Remodeler Magazine for their outstanding home remodeling services for Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. They specialize in deck construction, patio building, window replacement, roofing, siding replacement, sunrooms, kitchen remodeling, bathrooms, and basement remodeling. The primary focus of the blog is industry news, contractor requirements, home projects, and cost versus value reports.
9. MyContractorOnline: This company is the newest way to contact pre-screened qualified professionals without the hassle. They are committed to providing the best online experience for homeowners seeking the most convenient way to care for their biggest investment. Blog posts include topics on moving into a new house and interviews with a general contractor.
10. Best Behaved Boys In Construction: According to a Boston magazine, Dave only hires gentleman. This is a simple blog where he shares his observations and experiences during his daily life as a general contractor for Meadowview Construction. Although this is a stressful job, Dave manages to add a little humor in with the serious side of remodeling.
11. Handyman And Home Repair Professionals: Over the past 36 years, the author has worked in the building trades and currently conducts training classes and seminars for the professional handyman industry. This blog contains handyman stories, instructions, pictures and more. The site also includes information regarding homes, a professional handyman, and home repairs the author can provide.
Commercial Construction Blogs
Anyone interested in investing or building on a larger scale should visit these sites for advice on building, hiring, running an office, and meeting deadlines.
12. New Construction Advice: For almost four decades Bill and Val Kelly have been through the up’s and down’s of running a family custom home building business. He answers builder questions and she answers anything to do with dealing with the office, paperwork, and “inside” look. This is a blog where experiences are shared on the entire process of building a new home, from buying a piece of land to dealing with your general contactor and their staff.
13. Procore: This company sells software to manage complex construction projects for residential or commercial builders. Providing a useful “dashboard overview,” the viewer can see that status of key items on a project, such as requests-for-information (RFIs), change orders, construction project management tasks, and punch list items are all monitored using a red/yellow/green chart. Their blog contains information on how to use the software and company information.
14. High Rise Construction: The blog begins with the details of working on a 36 story high-rise building in downtown San Diego. With pictures and progress reports, this blog tells all on building some of the most sophisticated high rises in the country. Feedback, questions, and comments are also encouraged.
15. Charlotte General Contractor’s Blog: JR Mabe, General Contractors is a commercial contracting company based in Charlotte, NC. They work closely with owners, architects, designers, and engineers on commercial retail, office, and restaurant upfits and tenant improvements. Rick Mabe loves nothing more than to create physical spaces where business owners and entrepreneurs can take action and shares his expertise here.
16. Changing Construction: Those who say the construction industry is broken annoy Rob. Part of Geedra, a privately funded startup in Seattle, they have worked on Safeco-Field, multi-story towers, and municipal works. In his blog, Rob posts on what he sees in the future for the construction industry.
17. Let’s Blog Construction: This is a one stop resource for anyone who has questions on anything from what tools to use to how much to buy. There are sections on DIY, buying guides, diamond blades, heaters, and landscaping. Visitors also have the opportunity to ask questions or give suggestions.
18. Reed Construction Data: RCD’s portfolio of products and services includes national, regional and local construction data, building product information, construction cost data, market analytics and advertising channels to construction industry professionals in the U.S. and Canada. With a wide range of choices from forums to building codes, this blog includes a vast array of topics. Post subjects include staffing solutions, computer models, and Sears houses.
19. S.R. Clarke Construction: Founded on the concept that a recruiting business can be guided by personal values, their mission statement is to build a more dynamic future. The blog tracks major commercial construction, residential construction, architecture, engineering & real estate development companies. It also regularly updates construction projects in their area.
Green Blogs
For those interested in reducing their impact or cutting their costs, these sites have it all.
20. Green Goddess: Tanya Stock is a Principal of Vida Verde,LLC, a green consulting firm for home owners or building trade professionals. Musing about the green build industry, she includes politics, architecture, design, and LEED Certification among other green credentials. This blog is all about what it means to remodel, build, just be green, and being a woman in construction and dealing with men and greenies in a day’s work.
21. Today’s Green Construction: This blog focuses on the “Green” movement and the need to conserve energy and protect the environment. Todd shares his experiences as an engineer, contractor and home owner dealing with Green Construction throughout the industry. Topics include blower door tests, building a green closet, and green materials.
22. Green Home: HGTV is building an eco-friendly home and giving it away! Check here for regular updates on the home and advice about being environmentally friendly in yours. House planner Jack Thomasson also discusses his philosophy behind the Green Home.
23. Green Home Blog: Willem Maas is the founder of GreenHomeGuide.com, and along with others, writes for this blog which shows visitors how to green up their homes. This site has everything from the pros and cons of cork, to tips from world renowned designer Carter Oosterhouse. With a tagline that says “going green can be easier than you think,” this blog is an enjoyable read for those looking to save the environment, or just cut their energy bills.
Architecture and Design Blogs
These blogs cover everything from local to international architecture and are a must read for anyone interested in the subject.
24. Interactive Architecture: Edited by Ruairi Glynn, Lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture, this blog covers architecture’s merge with the digital age. There is a clear focus on emerging architectural and artistic practices where digital technologies and virtual spaces merge with tangible and physical spatial experiences. Ruairi’s knowledge on interactive spaces or semi-permanent installations is brought to life.
25. A Daily Dose Of Architecture: John Hill is an architectural student in New York, but his blog covers regular posts on the subject. With a variety of visitors, he updates regularly on architecture across the globe. Make time for this site, as it is chock full of pictures, links, and recommendations.
26. a456: This blog is maintained by Enrique Ramirez, an architecture historian. Originally conceived as a place to post thoughts about architecture, this site now includes posts on a wide variety of design and built environment-related ideas. Currently, Enrique has posted over a hundred entries and has links back to his earlier work.
27. anArchitecture: A blog by Christoph Wassmann, living and working in Vienna, Austria Architecture is an internationally focused blog related to architecture and architectural thinking. A resource for people in the orbit of architecture, this blog aims to broaden the horizon of architectural design - pushing the boundaries what architecture can be. He posts regularly with news, links, and opinions.
28. BLDG Blog: This blog is written by Geoff Manaugh. He is the Senior Editor for “Dwell Magazine” and has a book on architecture coming out in the summer of 2009. Focuses are on architectural conjecture, urban speculation, and landscape futures.
29. Inhabitat: This site is devoted to the future of design, tracking innovations in technology, and practices that push architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future. Started by NYC designer Jill Fehrenbacher, this blog was intended as a forum in which to investigate emerging trends in product, interior and architectural design.
30. Super Colossal: An architecture office based in Sydney, Australia this blog specializes in a reckless urban optimism. Founder Marcus Trimble believes wholeheartedly in the potential for positive change in the built environment through thoughtful design. They even list details of their own projects including a cubby house, terraces, and peace keeping memorials.
31. Pruned: Knowing that architecture is nothing without the proper landscaping, Alexander Trevi concentrates his blog on this topic. He posts on everything from eyesores to botanical works of art. With a special eye on environmental issues, he shares his vast knowledge with all visitors.
Blogs On Workplace Safety
Construction can be a dangerous business, so follow these tips and ask questions to make sure the job is completely correctly and safely.
32. Safe Workplace and Safety News: This blog covers safety related news with a focus on how safety, or a lack of, impacts employers, employees and their families. Topics such as safety training, safety tools, and legal issues are also covered. For regular safety news and information about tools and products, visit this site.
33. The Safety Blog: George Davis heads this blog, which was started in 2007. In an effort to connect with customers and the community, they regularly post different articles of interest such as training, safety tips, news, and how-to’s for different safety topics. Posts even go beyond basic safety to include a safe work culture and tools that are beneficial.
34. OHSA Blog: This blog is an informational service of the National Safety Compliance. The NSC strives to make OSHA compliance as easy and inexpensive as possible. Visitors will find answers to their most common safety questions and an opportunity to ask about anything related to workplace safety.
35. Construction Safety: This website about construction safety offers all professionals in the construction business the opportunity to learn more about safety. With specific help on making a construction site safer, this site strives help to prevent accidents. They also inform on how a focus on construction safety contributes to a more professional work environment, leading to better quality work with fewer delays.
Plumber’s Blogs
To avoid thinking about plumbing after it becomes a problem, visit these sites to make sure the plumbing is set up and maintained correctly.
36. Master Plumber: Ronnie Jackson has a Plumber / Pipe Fitter Contractor’s License from the state of California and is the Contractor Training Coordinator for a regional sales force. In this blog he shares his knowledge to help everyone from first time plumbers to experts looking to branch out. Post include restrooms, recommendations on materials, and waterless urinals.
37. Sprinkler Doc: In this blog, the loveable blogger, known only as Retired Geezer, posts tips and tricks for adjusting and maintaining a sprinkler system. With wit and humor, he addresses problems he comes across as well as those of anyone who posts. And if you live in or near Boise and a problem arises that you can’t handle, he does make house calls.
38. Tacoma Plumbing Blog: Owned by Rob Hanson, Rooter-Man is a locally owned and operated family business with over 30 years of experience in Washington State. The staff of plumbers has seen everything that can happen to a home and are qualified to fix just about any plumbing problem. This blog includes posts on choosing kitchen faucets, clogged pipes, and how to avoid a plumbing emergency.
39. 1-800-AnyTyme: This site provides not only plumbing services, but electrical, heating, and air conditioning as well, twenty four hours a day, all across the nation. Divided into several categories, their blog is a must read for anyone looking to build, remodel, or maintain a home. Posts include when to replace common household items, how to hire an electrician, and home plumbing tips.
Electrician’s Blogs
From replacing a light to rewiring a home, these blogs give advice on when and how to accomplish all things electrical.
40. The Internet Electrician: Terry Peterman is a professional electrician and offers advice and instruction on home wiring projects. The blog is designed to share his knowledge and experience with the do-it-yourself type. There are tips on performing small and medium sized home electrical repairs, renovations, or additions to existing electrical systems.
41. Geocaching Electrical Safety Blog: Johnny is a Health and Safety Consultant, a Master Electrician, and an Electrical Safety Codes Officer for a large power utility company in Edmonton, Canada. His duties are to respond and investigate powerline contacts when someone from the general public contacts an overhead powerline or hits an underground high voltage power cable. In this blog, he describes the aftermath of these accidents, shows how to avoid them, and gives details on geocaching.
42. Licensed Atlanta Electricians Blog: McCall Enterprises is a licensed electrical contractor based in Georgia with over 25 years of experience. Focusing on both residential and commercial services, they specialize in repair, troubleshooting, wiring, remodeling, and upgrades. This blog tells visitors when it is time to call an electrician.
43. Ez DIY Electricity: Wayne Gilchrist is a Montana licensed master electrician with over 22 years of experience in the electrical trade. He started this site to help homeowners and do it yourselfers complete their electrical wiring projects easily and safely. This site’s goal is to offer DIY electrical wiring help, answers to electrical questions, electrical wiring tips, and advice/consulting for homeowners with wiring diagrams, articles, ebooks & videos.
Specialty Construction Blog
Designed with a specific audience in mind, these blogs tell all about their particular specialty. Even if your project does not coincide with theirs, it is still worth a visit to see the pictures and read the occasional outrageous story.
44. Toolmonger: Strictly for “toolaholics” this is the premier blog for anyone who owns, or will ever own, a tool. When not in the shop, these bloggers spend their time tracking down industry happenings and searching the web for deals, news, happenings, reviews, and most of all tools. The tagline says it all: “All tools. All the time.”
45. Local 157: John Musumeci and others have over twenty years experience as a carpenters, leaders, and being dedicated to the needs of members and their families. This blog keeps them up-to-date and informed about the United Brotherhood Of Carpenters (UBC) in New York City. Even if you are not part of a union, this blog details how union brothers and sisters communicate, make decisions, and act.
46. Straw Bale: Andrew Morrison is a Southern Oregon based contractor specializing in straw bale construction. He regularly updates his blog with insights on new innovations he applies every day to straw bale homes and welcomes comments and feedback. Highlights of the site include: online videos, audio podcasts, straw bale articles, a photo gallery, an online web store, an online green building resource guide, and a full straw bale and green building blog.
47. Log Homes: Son of a builder, renovator, remodeler, this blog has a ton of information on this classic home. The blogger is a future log home owner-builder and shares his experiences for four years. He also gives recommendations on floor plans and builders, as well as a unique take on the current housing market.
48. Hard Hat News: This blog serves excavating contractors, construction demolition, underground utility construction, landscaping, paving, and bridge construction. Published since 1980, Hard Hat News is a resource for reaching the heavy construction market. The circulation area is the northeastern third of the United States from Maine to North Carolina and is read by proven equipment buyers and keeps readers in touch with various contractors.
49. Tinbasher Sheet Metal Blog: Butler Sheetmetal Ltd is a small family-run sheet metal shop located in the backend of Lancashire, England. This blog is used to help customers learn more about what they do, but there’s also other tips on sheet metal thrown in for good measure. There are also helpful links, photos, and a venue to ask questions.
50. Rate My Space: This is a useful tool for those looking for feedback on their own projects or looking to pitch in on others. Here, users can upload photos or videos of their project, comment on other projects, and have their own rated. Whether it’s completed or just getting started, this feedback is quick, free, and honest.
From plumbing to electricity to keeping a green attitude, these blogs are ideal for anyone starting, finishing, or planning a construction project in the future. Whether you are looking for a specific item or need to ask a general question, visit these sites for the answers.

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The internet has an array of bloggers with the experience and know how to guide you through any problem you may have. To help you find the best of the best, this article has come up with the top 50 construction blogs.

Whether you are new to the construction business, have a wealth of experience, or are a do-it-yourself person, construction can be a complex and costly task. Luckily, the internet has an array of bloggers with the experience and know how to guide you through any problem you may have. To help you find the best of the best, we’ve compiled what we consider the top 50 construction blogs, arranged in no particular order according to sub-categories:
Residential Construction
These blogs are devoted to families or individuals looking to build, remodel, or maintain their home.
1. 33 Orchard: A couple has purchased a home at 33 Orchard. It needs a lot of work and a little love, but they are determined to make it a great home. This is a home makeover journal that covers everything from purchasing to major renovating and includes pictures.
2. Home Construction Improvement: Todd Fratzel is a full time principal engineer for a large design-build construction firm. In his spare time, he blogs on home improvement and construction. In addition to the expert advice available on this site, Todd is also very accessible for questions or advice about individual projects.
3. Grynx: Chris has been a “maker” for years, focusing on DIY’s, how-to’s, hacks, and other fun projects. He believes a good project doesn’t have to be rocket science and can benefit someone else from in one way or another. His aim is to build a DIY collection and gladly accepts stories and projects from others.
4. ToolmanNet.com: Specializing in home remodeling in L.A., this blog is a good read for those looking for step by step instructions on a variety of projects. Their expertise is in custom home building and remodeling featuring kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, custom design-build construction, and commercial improvement. They also list contact information and give free estimates.
5. Tips For Home Construction: This blog contains various thoughts on construction, particularly for the home. It features advice for what you can do, and equally what you shouldn’t. Recent posts include tips on getting an estimate, how to deal with a neighbor’s renovation, and bathroom improvements.
6. Houseblogs.net: Named one of the best of sixteen real estate websites by “Money” magazine, this blog’s tagline is “home improvement stories for the dwelling obsessed. This site is a community-powered home improvement publication that is contributed by real people with a passion for homes and home improvement. You can use this site to find people with similar homes, taste, or challenges via our community and follow along as people renovate their homes by reading the latest blog entries. Visitors can also get help with a DIY problem by asking a question or searching the discussion board, show off their house by adding photos to their member profile, and start their own house blog.
7. TayMic Harris: This blog chronicles the journey as owner builders in construction of a dream home in Massachusetts. With experience in building, this blog shares the experience of a lifetime with all of its visitors. From early construction to final pictures, all is detailed and there is an opportunity to comment, ask questions, and share your experiences.
8. Paragon Remodeling: This company has won awards for Top Remodeler from Qualified Remodeler Magazine for their outstanding home remodeling services for Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. They specialize in deck construction, patio building, window replacement, roofing, siding replacement, sunrooms, kitchen remodeling, bathrooms, and basement remodeling. The primary focus of the blog is industry news, contractor requirements, home projects, and cost versus value reports.
9. MyContractorOnline: This company is the newest way to contact pre-screened qualified professionals without the hassle. They are committed to providing the best online experience for homeowners seeking the most convenient way to care for their biggest investment. Blog posts include topics on moving into a new house and interviews with a general contractor.
10. Best Behaved Boys In Construction: According to a Boston magazine, Dave only hires gentleman. This is a simple blog where he shares his observations and experiences during his daily life as a general contractor for Meadowview Construction. Although this is a stressful job, Dave manages to add a little humor in with the serious side of remodeling.
11. Handyman And Home Repair Professionals: Over the past 36 years, the author has worked in the building trades and currently conducts training classes and seminars for the professional handyman industry. This blog contains handyman stories, instructions, pictures and more. The site also includes information regarding homes, a professional handyman, and home repairs the author can provide.
Commercial Construction Blogs
Anyone interested in investing or building on a larger scale should visit these sites for advice on building, hiring, running an office, and meeting deadlines.
12. New Construction Advice: For almost four decades Bill and Val Kelly have been through the up’s and down’s of running a family custom home building business. He answers builder questions and she answers anything to do with dealing with the office, paperwork, and “inside” look. This is a blog where experiences are shared on the entire process of building a new home, from buying a piece of land to dealing with your general contactor and their staff.
13. Procore: This company sells software to manage complex construction projects for residential or commercial builders. Providing a useful “dashboard overview,” the viewer can see that status of key items on a project, such as requests-for-information (RFIs), change orders, construction project management tasks, and punch list items are all monitored using a red/yellow/green chart. Their blog contains information on how to use the software and company information.
14. High Rise Construction: The blog begins with the details of working on a 36 story high-rise building in downtown San Diego. With pictures and progress reports, this blog tells all on building some of the most sophisticated high rises in the country. Feedback, questions, and comments are also encouraged.
15. Charlotte General Contractor’s Blog: JR Mabe, General Contractors is a commercial contracting company based in Charlotte, NC. They work closely with owners, architects, designers, and engineers on commercial retail, office, and restaurant upfits and tenant improvements. Rick Mabe loves nothing more than to create physical spaces where business owners and entrepreneurs can take action and shares his expertise here.
16. Changing Construction: Those who say the construction industry is broken annoy Rob. Part of Geedra, a privately funded startup in Seattle, they have worked on Safeco-Field, multi-story towers, and municipal works. In his blog, Rob posts on what he sees in the future for the construction industry.
17. Let’s Blog Construction: This is a one stop resource for anyone who has questions on anything from what tools to use to how much to buy. There are sections on DIY, buying guides, diamond blades, heaters, and landscaping. Visitors also have the opportunity to ask questions or give suggestions.
18. Reed Construction Data: RCD’s portfolio of products and services includes national, regional and local construction data, building product information, construction cost data, market analytics and advertising channels to construction industry professionals in the U.S. and Canada. With a wide range of choices from forums to building codes, this blog includes a vast array of topics. Post subjects include staffing solutions, computer models, and Sears houses.
19. S.R. Clarke Construction: Founded on the concept that a recruiting business can be guided by personal values, their mission statement is to build a more dynamic future. The blog tracks major commercial construction, residential construction, architecture, engineering & real estate development companies. It also regularly updates construction projects in their area.
Green Blogs
For those interested in reducing their impact or cutting their costs, these sites have it all.
20. Green Goddess: Tanya Stock is a Principal of Vida Verde,LLC, a green consulting firm for home owners or building trade professionals. Musing about the green build industry, she includes politics, architecture, design, and LEED Certification among other green credentials. This blog is all about what it means to remodel, build, just be green, and being a woman in construction and dealing with men and greenies in a day’s work.
21. Today’s Green Construction: This blog focuses on the “Green” movement and the need to conserve energy and protect the environment. Todd shares his experiences as an engineer, contractor and home owner dealing with Green Construction throughout the industry. Topics include blower door tests, building a green closet, and green materials.
22. Green Home: HGTV is building an eco-friendly home and giving it away! Check here for regular updates on the home and advice about being environmentally friendly in yours. House planner Jack Thomasson also discusses his philosophy behind the Green Home.
23. Green Home Blog: Willem Maas is the founder of GreenHomeGuide.com, and along with others, writes for this blog which shows visitors how to green up their homes. This site has everything from the pros and cons of cork, to tips from world renowned designer Carter Oosterhouse. With a tagline that says “going green can be easier than you think,” this blog is an enjoyable read for those looking to save the environment, or just cut their energy bills.
Architecture and Design Blogs
These blogs cover everything from local to international architecture and are a must read for anyone interested in the subject.
24. Interactive Architecture: Edited by Ruairi Glynn, Lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture, this blog covers architecture’s merge with the digital age. There is a clear focus on emerging architectural and artistic practices where digital technologies and virtual spaces merge with tangible and physical spatial experiences. Ruairi’s knowledge on interactive spaces or semi-permanent installations is brought to life.
25. A Daily Dose Of Architecture: John Hill is an architectural student in New York, but his blog covers regular posts on the subject. With a variety of visitors, he updates regularly on architecture across the globe. Make time for this site, as it is chock full of pictures, links, and recommendations.
26. a456: This blog is maintained by Enrique Ramirez, an architecture historian. Originally conceived as a place to post thoughts about architecture, this site now includes posts on a wide variety of design and built environment-related ideas. Currently, Enrique has posted over a hundred entries and has links back to his earlier work.
27. anArchitecture: A blog by Christoph Wassmann, living and working in Vienna, Austria Architecture is an internationally focused blog related to architecture and architectural thinking. A resource for people in the orbit of architecture, this blog aims to broaden the horizon of architectural design - pushing the boundaries what architecture can be. He posts regularly with news, links, and opinions.
28. BLDG Blog: This blog is written by Geoff Manaugh. He is the Senior Editor for “Dwell Magazine” and has a book on architecture coming out in the summer of 2009. Focuses are on architectural conjecture, urban speculation, and landscape futures.
29. Inhabitat: This site is devoted to the future of design, tracking innovations in technology, and practices that push architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future. Started by NYC designer Jill Fehrenbacher, this blog was intended as a forum in which to investigate emerging trends in product, interior and architectural design.
30. Super Colossal: An architecture office based in Sydney, Australia this blog specializes in a reckless urban optimism. Founder Marcus Trimble believes wholeheartedly in the potential for positive change in the built environment through thoughtful design. They even list details of their own projects including a cubby house, terraces, and peace keeping memorials.
31. Pruned: Knowing that architecture is nothing without the proper landscaping, Alexander Trevi concentrates his blog on this topic. He posts on everything from eyesores to botanical works of art. With a special eye on environmental issues, he shares his vast knowledge with all visitors.
Blogs On Workplace Safety
Construction can be a dangerous business, so follow these tips and ask questions to make sure the job is completely correctly and safely.
32. Safe Workplace and Safety News: This blog covers safety related news with a focus on how safety, or a lack of, impacts employers, employees and their families. Topics such as safety training, safety tools, and legal issues are also covered. For regular safety news and information about tools and products, visit this site.
33. The Safety Blog: George Davis heads this blog, which was started in 2007. In an effort to connect with customers and the community, they regularly post different articles of interest such as training, safety tips, news, and how-to’s for different safety topics. Posts even go beyond basic safety to include a safe work culture and tools that are beneficial.
34. OHSA Blog: This blog is an informational service of the National Safety Compliance. The NSC strives to make OSHA compliance as easy and inexpensive as possible. Visitors will find answers to their most common safety questions and an opportunity to ask about anything related to workplace safety.
35. Construction Safety: This website about construction safety offers all professionals in the construction business the opportunity to learn more about safety. With specific help on making a construction site safer, this site strives help to prevent accidents. They also inform on how a focus on construction safety contributes to a more professional work environment, leading to better quality work with fewer delays.
Plumber’s Blogs
To avoid thinking about plumbing after it becomes a problem, visit these sites to make sure the plumbing is set up and maintained correctly.
36. Master Plumber: Ronnie Jackson has a Plumber / Pipe Fitter Contractor’s License from the state of California and is the Contractor Training Coordinator for a regional sales force. In this blog he shares his knowledge to help everyone from first time plumbers to experts looking to branch out. Post include restrooms, recommendations on materials, and waterless urinals.
37. Sprinkler Doc: In this blog, the loveable blogger, known only as Retired Geezer, posts tips and tricks for adjusting and maintaining a sprinkler system. With wit and humor, he addresses problems he comes across as well as those of anyone who posts. And if you live in or near Boise and a problem arises that you can’t handle, he does make house calls.
38. Tacoma Plumbing Blog: Owned by Rob Hanson, Rooter-Man is a locally owned and operated family business with over 30 years of experience in Washington State. The staff of plumbers has seen everything that can happen to a home and are qualified to fix just about any plumbing problem. This blog includes posts on choosing kitchen faucets, clogged pipes, and how to avoid a plumbing emergency.
39. 1-800-AnyTyme: This site provides not only plumbing services, but electrical, heating, and air conditioning as well, twenty four hours a day, all across the nation. Divided into several categories, their blog is a must read for anyone looking to build, remodel, or maintain a home. Posts include when to replace common household items, how to hire an electrician, and home plumbing tips.
Electrician’s Blogs
From replacing a light to rewiring a home, these blogs give advice on when and how to accomplish all things electrical.
40. The Internet Electrician: Terry Peterman is a professional electrician and offers advice and instruction on home wiring projects. The blog is designed to share his knowledge and experience with the do-it-yourself type. There are tips on performing small and medium sized home electrical repairs, renovations, or additions to existing electrical systems.
41. Geocaching Electrical Safety Blog: Johnny is a Health and Safety Consultant, a Master Electrician, and an Electrical Safety Codes Officer for a large power utility company in Edmonton, Canada. His duties are to respond and investigate powerline contacts when someone from the general public contacts an overhead powerline or hits an underground high voltage power cable. In this blog, he describes the aftermath of these accidents, shows how to avoid them, and gives details on geocaching.
42. Licensed Atlanta Electricians Blog: McCall Enterprises is a licensed electrical contractor based in Georgia with over 25 years of experience. Focusing on both residential and commercial services, they specialize in repair, troubleshooting, wiring, remodeling, and upgrades. This blog tells visitors when it is time to call an electrician.
43. Ez DIY Electricity: Wayne Gilchrist is a Montana licensed master electrician with over 22 years of experience in the electrical trade. He started this site to help homeowners and do it yourselfers complete their electrical wiring projects easily and safely. This site’s goal is to offer DIY electrical wiring help, answers to electrical questions, electrical wiring tips, and advice/consulting for homeowners with wiring diagrams, articles, ebooks & videos.
Specialty Construction Blog
Designed with a specific audience in mind, these blogs tell all about their particular specialty. Even if your project does not coincide with theirs, it is still worth a visit to see the pictures and read the occasional outrageous story.
44. Toolmonger: Strictly for “toolaholics” this is the premier blog for anyone who owns, or will ever own, a tool. When not in the shop, these bloggers spend their time tracking down industry happenings and searching the web for deals, news, happenings, reviews, and most of all tools. The tagline says it all: “All tools. All the time.”
45. Local 157: John Musumeci and others have over twenty years experience as a carpenters, leaders, and being dedicated to the needs of members and their families. This blog keeps them up-to-date and informed about the United Brotherhood Of Carpenters (UBC) in New York City. Even if you are not part of a union, this blog details how union brothers and sisters communicate, make decisions, and act.
46. Straw Bale: Andrew Morrison is a Southern Oregon based contractor specializing in straw bale construction. He regularly updates his blog with insights on new innovations he applies every day to straw bale homes and welcomes comments and feedback. Highlights of the site include: online videos, audio podcasts, straw bale articles, a photo gallery, an online web store, an online green building resource guide, and a full straw bale and green building blog.
47. Log Homes: Son of a builder, renovator, remodeler, this blog has a ton of information on this classic home. The blogger is a future log home owner-builder and shares his experiences for four years. He also gives recommendations on floor plans and builders, as well as a unique take on the current housing market.
48. Hard Hat News: This blog serves excavating contractors, construction demolition, underground utility construction, landscaping, paving, and bridge construction. Published since 1980, Hard Hat News is a resource for reaching the heavy construction market. The circulation area is the northeastern third of the United States from Maine to North Carolina and is read by proven equipment buyers and keeps readers in touch with various contractors.
49. Tinbasher Sheet Metal Blog: Butler Sheetmetal Ltd is a small family-run sheet metal shop located in the backend of Lancashire, England. This blog is used to help customers learn more about what they do, but there’s also other tips on sheet metal thrown in for good measure. There are also helpful links, photos, and a venue to ask questions.
50. Rate My Space: This is a useful tool for those looking for feedback on their own projects or looking to pitch in on others. Here, users can upload photos or videos of their project, comment on other projects, and have their own rated. Whether it’s completed or just getting started, this feedback is quick, free, and honest.
From plumbing to electricity to keeping a green attitude, these blogs are ideal for anyone starting, finishing, or planning a construction project in the future. Whether you are looking for a specific item or need to ask a general question, visit these sites for the answers.