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How To Retrieve An Item Dropped Down A Sink Drain

December 26, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
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 Retrieve A Ring From A Sink Drain:   How To Retrieve In A Sink Drain Retrieve rings, coins and earrings from sink drains fast and easily.  This post is all about easy tips you can use for retrieving items dropped in a sink drain. How many times have your taken off your rings to wash dishes only to accidentally knock one into the sink? Did it make it down the ring down the drain? Detailed below step by step are the … [Read more...]

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Drywall Dust Tip

October 29, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments

When cleaning dry wall dust DO NOT use a shop vacuum. The dust is to fine for the vacs filter and will be blown out the rear exhaust port and through out the house. Use a fine particle filter in your vacuum or a HEPA filter vacuum and damp dust / mopping. … [Read more...]

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Tongue And Dado Joints

October 28, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment

The drawer joint I like to use is a tongue and dado joint, like you see in the photo above. The joint is strong, sturdy, and simple to make. The first step is to cut a dado in the drawer sides, as shown in detail ‘a’ below. Just be sure the inside edge of the dado matches the thickness of the drawer front and back. The tongue that makes up the other half of the joint is made by cutting a rabbet at the end of the workpiece, as in detail … [Read more...]

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Delivering Remodeling Materials

September 21, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
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Smart Material Placement Can Save Time And Money 1. When delivering remodeling material have the lumber try to have it stacked your framing lumber according to the way you will use it. For example; have the wall studs on top of the rafters so you don't have to go digging for them. 2. Have the lumber dropped as close as where you will be cutting and installing to eliminate trips back and forth. 3. If you're working up high or in an … [Read more...]

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Protect Your Floors During Remodeling

September 14, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
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Image Source: If you're remodeling and plan on heavy demolition and are planning on saving you're floors you need to use more than a drop cloth, yo need to protect them from impact. I suggest installing resin paper on the floor and then covering the floors with Homosote or 1/4 Luan plywood with the seams taped.  Remember to sweep and vacuum daily to keep debris off the floors and the likelihood that it will scratch of damage … [Read more...]

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Ordering Doors, Windows And Cabinets

September 7, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
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When ordering items like doors and windows make sure to take accurate measurements, get a quote in writing and confirm the measurements on the order slip prior to authorizing the order. Once the item is delivered, measure the new item and compare to you're opening PRIOR to removing the old item. Remember.... if it's not written down it didn't happen. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed or receive updates via … [Read more...]

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Planning Light Switch Installation

August 31, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
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When doing your own wiring on a remodel plan to install light switches so you can pass through a room on one end turning on the light and then be able to switch off the light as you leave the room on the other end. If you planning on installing wainscoting plan on installing the switch above the chair rail height. Think of how the doors will swing before placing a light switch. Don't wire a switch in a spot that will be covered by the … [Read more...]

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DIY Tip #21 Level, Plumb & Square

August 26, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment

No matter what project you work on if your base or foundation is not level, plumb and square the rest of you project will be off.Errors at the base of a deck, house or porch will continue to grow and compound by the time you get to the finish, cabinets or reach the roof.If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed or receive updates via email↑ Grab this Headline AnimatorPOSTED BY CONCORD CARPENTER … [Read more...]

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