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Dust Extraction

May 20, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Dust Extraction

Controlling Dust At The Job Site A good dust control strategy is essential to being a professional contractor and keeping your customer happy throughout a construction project. I’ve learned early on that learning how to control remodeling dust by keeping it out of the air and non-remodeled portion of your clients home is often more important than the quality of your work. There is nothing worse than having to spend an hour or more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bosch, Concrete, Dealing With Dust, Dust Extraction

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

Jobsite Dust Control

March 28, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
ZipWall barrier systems

A good dust control strategy is essential to keeping your customer or significant other happy throughout a DIY or remodeling project. Here's a few tips to get you started:   1. In the work area, look for ways air to enters and leaves the room. This would include sealing off doors, windows, air vents and any other openings. Take steps to control or block them off.   2. Designate one doorway to be your main entryway to the room. Using thin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: asbestos, Attic Remodeling, Basement Renovation, Concrete, Dealing With Dust, Insulation, Interior Repairs, Lead Paint Dust, Remodeling, Tools PLUS!, ZipWall Barrier Systems

KLEERWRAP Postwraps

March 24, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
KleerWrap Post Wraps

KLEERWRAP Postwraps Save Installation Time and Money KleerWrap  a Westfield, Massachusetts company and American manufacturer of cellular PVC trim products, decking, moldings, and PVC sheet stock recently introduced  an easy, cost-effective and fast way to wrap support posts with PVC trim. Called the  KLEERWrap Post Wrap, all a contractor has to do is cut the Post Wrap to length, wrap it around the post and then apply a small bead of KLEER … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Columns, Decks, Decks And Porches, PVC Trim Tips, Rot and Insect Damage

Building a Wood Storage Shed

January 1, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Building A Wood Storage Shed

Steps On Building A Wood Storage Shed: Keeping firewood dry is critical to a successful fire. There is nothing worse than wanting a warm fire in your fireplace or wood stove and finding out that your firewood is wet or damp. What’s even worse is having to shovel a foot of snow off a blue tarp to get to your woodpile. A wood storage shed is necessary if you want a wood burning fire during the cold months. It keeps your firewood stacked, dry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exterior Repairs, Sheds, Woodshed

How To Install A Door Sweep

December 16, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
How to install a door sweep

Installing An Exterior Door Sweep Taking the time to learn how to install a door sweep not only cuts down on those uncomfortable cold door drafts but can reduce your energy costs. Installing an exterior door sweep is easy enough to do and can be done with minimal tools and effort. Types of Door Sweeps The best types of door sweeps are the ones that you attach with screws.   These door sweeps are made are made from aluminum and rubber or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Door Issues, Door Tips, Energy Saving

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

Factory Finished Siding

December 2, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
Factory Finished Siding

Using Factory Finished Siding and Pre-Primed Siding: Most people think of using factory finished siding when they are considering using cement board siding.  In my neck of the woods most of the homes are wood clad and I end up using alot of cedar clapboards and shingles for siding these homes. I'm a big fan of using factory finished siding mostly because it ensures that the primer and first coat of paint is applied properly and under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exterior Repairs