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How To Install A Decorative Cupola

May 18, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
How To Install A Cupola

Installing A Cupola I love Cupolas, this article will show you how to How to install a decorative cupola. In my neck of the woods all barns worthy of their salt have a functional cupola an most of them.   I had the opportunity to rebuild an 80 to 100 year old cupola in historic Concord, Ma center and have since repairs a several other cupolas. What Is A Cupola? A cupola can be decorative or functional architectural structures mounted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: cupola, Design, Design / Architecture

How To Design And Plan A New Bathroom

May 14, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
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Designing Your Bathroom  As a remodeling contractor bathroom remodeling projects are high on my request list. Before you get started in any project you need a bathroom remodeling plan and then you need to consider three remodeling elements; Type Style Finish Types Of Bathrooms: The three basic types of bathrooms are: Master bathroom [luxury] Family bathroom [or guest] Half Bathroom These three bathroom types can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: American Standard, Bath, Bathrooms, Design, Plumbing, Showers, sink, Toilet, toilet

Bathroom Remodeling Strategies – My Top 3

May 7, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
3 Bathroom Remodeling Strategies

3 Bathroom Remodeling Strategies When you look at your bathroom to spruce it up or remodel it you need to ask yourself whether you have the time, energy and budget to take a project like this on.   At the end of the day there are three bathroom remodeling strategies to consider and all three are different and range in cost. The Top 3 Bathroom Remodeling Strategies: Makeover Layout Change Expansion Bathroom Makeover: A makeover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Featured Article, Bath, Bathrooms, Design, Electrical, Floor Heat, Plumbing, Remodeling. Design, Showers

Equipter RB4000 Self Propelled Dumpster

April 11, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Equipter RB4000 Self Propelled Dumpster

Equipter  Self Propelled Dumpster Recently I attended the JLC LIVE  show in Providence, Rhode Island, and got my first peek at the Equipter RB4000. The way it happened was a bit funny,  I was at the Rinnai booth speaking to a rep on their product and I kept getting this over head shadow  in my peripheral vision.  Not wanting to break  eye contact during this conversation it was driving me crazy trying to figure out what that shadow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Productivity, Remodeling, Remodeling. Design, Roof Issues

How To Plan A Bathroom Remodel

March 25, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
How To Plan A Bathroom Remodel

Planning A Stress-free Bathroom Remodel Project Many people do not know how to plan a bathroom remodel.  As a restoration contractor I have seen many situations where homeowners have spend thousands of dollars in restorations that commence with no planning, no idea of a budget and unrealistic expectations.    Many a folk hastily jump into a bath remodel project and unknowingly throw away money by not taking the proper steps to organize … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Featured Article, American Standard, Bath, Bathrooms, Design, Remodeling. Design, WarmlyYours

Decorative Tray Ceiling

March 18, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
Decorative Tray Ceiling

Framing A Decorative Tray Ceiling  A tray ceiling is a rectangular architectural feature that is either inverted or recessed. Tray ceilings can be plain, ornate, subtle or dramatic and almost always make a statement! When people install tray ceilings they almost always install accent or rope lighting above it.  Tray ceilings are often found in kitchens dining rooms, hallways and formal living rooms. Architectural Details And Shadow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crown Molding, Design / Architecture, Remodeling, Remodeling. Design, Suspended Ceiling

How To Build A Remodeling Debris Chute

March 14, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
Remodel Debris Chute

How To Build A Debris Chute For A Remodeling Project A remodeling contractor I quickly learned that to be professional you need to develop professional standards and best practices especially when it comes to dealing with dust and debris. One trick I learned early on was to avoid dragging trash and debris from the remodeling zone and through a clients home on the way to the dumpster.   Dragging trash barrels through a house inevitably leads … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bagster, Contractor Advice, Dealing With Dust, Dumpster bags, Jobsite Safety, Remodeling, Remodeling. Design, Solving Problems

WoodTrac Closet System

January 24, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
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WOODTRAC Closet System Looks Custom Closet design and selection is pretty easy to do with the new WoodTrac Closet System. WoodTrac, a division of Sauder Woodworking Co., recently introduced its wood-based closet system in order to address residential organizational needs.  Gone are the days of running a wooden rod and shelf in a closet and calling it done, or spending a ton of money for a "custom closet" system. The WoodTrac system … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design