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Blending New Wallboard To Old Wallboard

June 14, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Blending New walls To Old Walls

Adding New Walls Next to Old Plaster Walls I run a remodeling company and on many projects we find ourselves removing portions of rooms to access pipes and wires and later blending new wallboard to old wallboard.  sounds simple enough and it is if you take a few preparation steps. Many folks feel that you have to apply a skim coat over the whole wall.  Unless the old wall is in bad shape there is no need to do this. Blending the New Wall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathrooms, DIY, Home Repairs And Remodeling, Interior Repairs, Remodeling. Design, Workshop tips

Prepping New and Old Walls for Paint

June 14, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Blending New Wallboard To Old Wallboard

How To Paint New Plaster and Old Painted Walls In Same Room Many folks think that prepping new and old walls for paint is the same process, it's not! New plaster or drywall should not be treated the same as old walls.  Often times during a remodel you will come across new walls butting into and blending with old painted walls.  this article will prepare you properly with the knowledge to be able to apply a proper and long lasting paint job … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dealing With Dust, Dust Extraction, Home Improvement Tips, Home Maintenance, Interior Repairs, Painting

Reinforcing Floor Joists

May 28, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
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Structural Floor Joist Repairs As a remodeling contractor and carpenter one common structural framing issue I see alot of in bathroom remodeling jobs are  floor joists that were cut, drilled, notched or need to be cut out to accommodate plumbing pipes and drains.  The time to address these structural issues, like reinforcing floor joists, is at the time it was built or during a retrofit or remodel. Contractors may cut through floor joists … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathrooms, Home Repairs And Remodeling

Equipter RB4000 Self Propelled Dumpster

April 11, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 1 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 Remove A Tile Floor and Underlayment

April 8, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
How To Remove A Tile Floor and Underlayment

How To Remove Tile and Underlayment Plywood This article will focus on how to remove a tile floor and underlayment. Part of our remodeling project requires us to remove the tile floor and underlayment beneath it.  The tile floor needs to be removed so we can rework the plumbing drains for our new American Standard tub and shower fixtures. Removing tile isn’t an easy project and it can be difficult to do if the tile was set in concrete, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathrooms, Home Repairs And Remodeling, Remodeling, 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

Remove Algae Stains Off Roof

December 26, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
Remove Algae Stains Off Roof

Cleaning Algae Stains Off Roofs: I hate seeing black or green stains on a roof.  There are many reasons that cause mold, lichen and algae to grow on a roof but that doesn't mean you have to tolerate it.   There are ways to eliminate these ugly stains and this article will explain how you can remove algae stains off roof. People often ask me if these stains are a sign of roof wear.  The answer to that is "no" the black staining is typically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Maintenance, Roof Issues, Roofing

Maintaining Aluminum Railings

December 20, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
Maintaining Aluminum Railings

Many folks these days have chose to use aluminum railings for the entry ways, decks and balconies as opposed to traditional wood or iron railings.  The attraction to theirs railings is usually based on one or more of these factors:  ease of install, lower cost, durability and low maintenance.  Maintaining aluminum railings is easier than traditional railing maintenance and well worth the effort. Ease of Install: Aluminum railings are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Decks And Porches, Home Maintenance