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Digging Trenches Often in remodeling and construction I find myself needing to dig a utility trench in the lawn. Trenching your lawn without damage is possibly if your careful and methodical. Photo: ConcordCarpenter digging away! Why Do We dig Trenches? Some of the circumstances that come to mind are electrical wires to outdoor light posts,…
Project Management John McLean, a seasoned architect, offers up common-sense ideas for keeping any job predictably on track in this informative, common sense based article. Candid communication is vital to minimize construction problems. I have experienced most if not all of the points that he discusses in my dealings. John points out 20 Considerations that…
PollenTEC Allergy Screen Close up of PollenTEC Allergy Screen A few weeks ago I posted on a new product called PollenTEC allergy screen which I called a noteworthy product. I did a bit of research on this product and was inquisitive enough that I contacted the company and asked for a sample. The sample arrived…
Basement Door Drain On June 4th, 2009 I posted on a project I had done a few years ago. It was called, “Cutting A Door In A Concrete Foundation.” During this project I suggested to the client the necessity of installing basement entry drain. As a result of some questions I recently received on that…
The Importance of Deck Ledger Flashing: Recently I have been spending my time working up off of Monument Street performing exterior rot replacement in anticipation of having the house painted. This normally means going over the house with a fine tooth comb looking for problem areas to fix. Deck ledger flashing problem areas typically seem…
Wood Column Replacement Wood columns can make a real statement, whether as part of a grand entrance way or a porch support. Replacing a wood porch post was recently a task needed on one of my clients homes. This work was coordinated with Mark from O’Lalor Painting. He and his crew will be following my…
This post will show your our ironing board storage tip that can be deployed almost anywhere. FROM THIS: stuffing it in a corner. Turn Unused Space Into An Iron board storage Rack TO THIS: mounted on the door and out of the way. In this small laundry closet the ironing board was stuffed to…
Home Maintenance Checklist Fall and Spring cleaning are necessary to maintain a house and keep it in good condition. No matter where you live, seasonal changes in temperature and moisture levels require special maintenance tasks. Here is a Spring maintenance checklist to help you: turn off outside water bibs and remove hoses (fall), open hose…
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