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Liquid Waterproofing And Vapor Barriers For Tile Showers

January 20, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
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Waterproofing membranes vs Vapor barriers There are many acceptable methods to construct a quality tile shower, all of them involve different proprietary products and methods.   This article touches on the pros and cons, vapor barriers and waterproofing products. When folks decide to remodel a shower they usually get excited on the aesthetic aspects such as tile style and color, fixtures and glass door styles.  What they don't think about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathrooms, Showers

Frameless Glass Shower Enclosures

January 11, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
Frameless Glass Shower Enclosures

Frameless Glass Shower Stall Enclosures and Doors Semi frame-less and frame-less glass shower enclosures have been around for awhile and have always been associated with a timeless look of quality and classic design. Today's bathrooms differ greatly from the bathrooms decades ago.  Bathrooms today are more comfortable and are designed as places to relax and unwind; your own private grotto. Most of the frame-less glass shower enclosure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Basco, Bath, Bathrooms, Design, Showers

Nail Protection Plate

January 9, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
A Nail Protection Plate helps prevent nails from piercing pipes and electrical lines after the plaster walls are installed and the finish trim is being applied.

Protect Plumbing Pipes With a Nail Stopping  Nail Protection Plate A nail protection plate helps prevent nails from piercing pipes and electrical lines after the plaster walls are installed and the finish trim is being applied.   Nail Protection Plates are typically installed over utilities that pass through framing members. Nail protection plates come in all shapes and sizes but the most common are 1/2 in.  in width, 3 in. in length … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contractor Advice, Electrical, Interior Repairs, Jobsite Safety, Mistakes, Plumbing, Remodeling

RIDGID 238-P Powered Soil Pipe Cutter

January 8, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
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RIDGID® 238-P Powered Soil Pipe Cutter Cuts Pipe up to 8” in Hard-to-Reach Spaces If your a plumber or mechanical contractor you'll appreciate that the folks at RIDGID have designed a compact, lightweight drill attachment that  is designed for plumbers and mechanical contractors when cutting soil pipe in tight overhead clearance situations such as in rafter or wall bays as well as below ground. Soil pipe cutters are the fastest way to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Plumbing, Ridgid

Water Proofing Your Shower

January 4, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 6 Comments
Water Proofing Your Shower

Paint-on Liquid Waterproofing Products For Shower Walls These past 20 years the tile industry has shown great advances in water proofing tile related products, especially with methods of constructing tile showers with paint-on liquid waterproofing products. Water Proofing your shower involves a few different systems, from copper pans to proper substrates,   this article will discuss paint-on liquid waterproofing products for shower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathrooms, Showers

BROAN LP80 LoProfile Ventilation Bathroom Fan

December 24, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
BROAN LP80 LoProfile Ventilation Bathroom Fan

BROAN Lo Profile Ventilation Fan Solves Remodeling Woes: The folks at Broan recently answered a common and often vexing remodeling scenerio that has plagued remodelers over the years.   They invented a fan that will fit in tight quarters.   The  BROAN LP80 LoProfile Ventilation Bathroom Fan was introduced as a super compact, powerful, quiet and  efficient ventilation fan option for remodeling and retro fitting fans.   Say goodbye to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathrooms, Broan

Habitat For Humanity ReStore

December 15, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Habitat For Humanity ReStore

Keeping Building Materials Out Of The Land Fill When you’re a carpenter you get all sorts of questions and requests for favors: How do I fix this? Can I borrow one of your tools? Is your pick-up truck free on Saturday? One recent request really got my attention. A good friend asked if I would help her remove some of the newer windows and doors from her house, already slated for demolition. She and her husband wanted to donate the items to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bath, Bathrooms, Bookcase Projects, Built-ins And Bookcases, Columns, Custom Cabinets, Fireplace Mantel, Fireplace Mantle, Hardwood Flooring, Kitchens, Plumbing, Remodeling, Showers, sink, Toilet, Window Issues / Tips

Reinforcing A Half Wall

December 4, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 5 Comments
Reinforcing A Half Wall

Best Way to Reinforce A Half Wall Whether you call it a half wall, knee wall or Pony wall the issue is the same.  What is the best way to go about reinforcing a half wall?   No one likes a wobbly wall or the cracked plaster and tile that result from it. We typically see half walls separating stair opensing and replacing railings and balusters at stairs.  We also see them alot in bathrooms;  separating a toilet /sink or at a shower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathrooms, Decks And Porches, Remodeling. Design