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I recently looked at a customers home that was damaged by frozen water pipes. This customer turned down his heat super low and went on vacation for two weeks and came back to 5' of water in his basement. His hardwood floors, kitchen cabinets, furniture and all of the walls 24" up from the floor were ruined. Closing a summer vacation home for the Winter or leaving your own home during winter for an extended period, means taking a … [Read more...]
Energy Efficient Upgrades to Existing Homes Guest post by Tracy Burleson, director of residential programs at the Propane Education & Research Council As more homeowners seek solutions to improve the energy efficiency of their home, it is becoming increasingly important for construction professionals to gain knowledge about what upgrades provide the best payback and energy cost savings. Residential buildings consume approximately 20 … [Read more...]
The folks at Landolt Surface Liner recently sent out a roll of their SurfaceLiner floor protector to evaluate. The Landlolt SurfaceLiner is a protective non-woven with adhesion coating - light and multifunctional clings to the floor without permanently sticking Landolt SurfaceLiner™ is a re-usable, multi-surface protective non-woven that offers safe and highly effective protection of floors of all kinds, including carpets, tiles, stairs … [Read more...]
. Correcting an Insulation And Air Leak Problem Solves Frozen Pipe Issue: I’ve worked for a client for the past six or eight years and for as long as I can remember they have had a problem with their master bathroom shower pipes freezing. One issue with this shower is its location. It is located above a garage [heated] and the water pipes ate in a corner with two cold walls and a cold roof. Frozen Pipes: Pipe freezing is a … [Read more...]
SAFETOUCH™ A Fiberglass FREE Insulation: SAFETOUCH™ Fiberglass-Free Insulation has no glass dust and no added chemicals. Just a soft, durable and healthy insulation made from the same polyester fibers used in your clothes and bedding. This innovative insulation is manufactured out of polyester and is not considered a food source for mold growth. Because of this the insulation will not harbor mold. This could be a break through … [Read more...]
These shutters come in 40 colors , strong enough for a hurricane and can be made with custom cutouts. The Palm Harbor Co. had Palm Trees put in their shutters and this home by the sea, used the anchors. Very nice finishing touches for a home. You can also use Atlantic Shutters as hurricane shutters. We will send you information on that if you are interested in a story on the decoration , installation and strength of these shutters. … [Read more...]
With winter upon us and snow and ice everywhere you should be aware how to properly remove snow and ice from a PVC or composite deck. Many people go to the hardware store and buy anything in a bag that claims to melt snow and ice. The problem with that is that many of those chemicals can damage a PVC or composite deck. The best option I know for removing snow and ice on a PVC or composite deck is a calcium chloride-based “ice … [Read more...]
At the International Builder's Show in Orlando a few weeks ago, Andersen Windows introduced a new trim system that installs in as little as five minutes and comes in a wide range of styles from contemporary to traditional. The snap-on feature lets someone trim out an average house in about half a day, compared to two days using traditional trim. The Andersen Exterior Trim System works independent of the water management system of a window or … [Read more...]
Robert Robillard is the Editor of A Concord Carpenter, Host of the Concord Carpenter cable tv show and the Principal of Robert E. Robillard Finish Carpentry & Renovation, LLC, a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts.
He writes on all aspects of home improvement and remodeling, specializing in problem solving for all aspects of home maintenance.
In his spare time he enjoys reviewing new tools and products and restoring old tools back and using them on projects: A Concord Carpenter.
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