- Robert Robillard There’s a ton of stuff to read out there that portrays the remodeling process as fun, glamorous and exciting. What’s missing is the stressful,rutted path that most remodelers travel to achieve a great looking finished project. Many problems and surprises are common to the remodeling process. A little mental preparation will go a long way toward smoothing out this process. Ben Franklin said over 200 years ago…. … [Read more...]
Why Insulate Your House?
Heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes. Insulation: Saves money and our nation's limited energy resources makes your house more comfortable by helping to maintain a uniform temperature throughout the house, and makes walls, ceilings, and floors warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The amount of … [Read more...]
Pre-Construction Tree Protection Plan
By Robert Robillard Many homes in Concord have irreplaceable ornamental trees, or trees that are a hundred plus years old and are impossible to replace. During the home construction process, however, many trees are destroyed or injured unnecessarily. Many people do not realize that construction, excavation and heavy machinery wreak havoc on the root systems of trees which can either stunt growth or kill the tree. The damage that occurs … [Read more...]
Protect Trees During Construction
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Fall Home Maintenance
As a carpenter I am often called to peoples homes to repair, replace or troubleshoot house-hold problems. Most if not all issues that I deal with are a result of not taking the time to perform periodic maintenance. The fall season, is a good time to give your house a good inspection and get it ready for winter. Checklist: Fall Home Maintenance Before the weather grows colder it's important to prepare for the winter months to prevent … [Read more...]
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