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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it was delaying enforcement of its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, which became effective on April 22, 2010. The EPA has acknowledged the need for additional time for renovation firms and workers to become trained and certified under the rule. The specific delays are: Until…
Moisture Entering House Wall – Improper Roof and Wall Flashing The picture below is a before picture of a recent rot repair job we did. From the driveway this discolored wall looks like a mildew problem that could easily be cured by cleaning with bleach. Well that’s what I thought too until I was up…
Stop Drafty Outlets Electrical boxes that house outlets and light switches are a huge source for lost heat. Sealing drafty outlets is easy to do with foam covers. For a few bucks you can purchase foam gaskets that will help reduce drafts and heat loss. These foam gaskets are 2 1/2″ wide and 4″ high…
The Screwpop 4-in-1 Key-Chain Tool The folks at Screwpop™ sent me their Screwpop 4-in-1 KeyTool to evaluate. This little gadget is perfect for a person like me that enjoys having a tool at hand when needed. The tool is small and fits in the palm of your hand, the end is rounded to swivel…
PVC Trim And Decking Boards By AZEK AZEK Building Products Company offers an array of building materials for outdoor applications. AZEK Trim and Deck Boards, Moulding, Porch and Rail products that are maintenance free and easy to install. AZEK Trim is the number one brand of pvc trim nationally – it is an excellent wood…
Flat Carpenter Pencil Uses The Flat Carpenter Pencil is a long time favorite of carpenters, roofers, woodworkers, and other tradesmen in the construction industry. The carpenter’s pencil is a flat pencil and is often given out by lumber yards and building supply houses as a way to service contractors and to market their business with…
How To Install Kitchen Pantry Cabinets Today’s project was to install pantry cabinets made by Bertch Legacy. The cabinets that the customer chose is called Royale Birch with white paint & brown glaze and will fill the recessed area shown below. The homeowner decided that adding cabinets to this unused wall would…
New Lead EPA Rule – Contractors will also need to keep the necessary records: The new EPA Rule (40 CFR Part 745), commonly referred to as Renovation, Repair and Painting, went into effect on April 22nd, 2010. If you’re a homeowner having work performed on your home please read this. The new rule from the…
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