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Image: http://www.epa.gov/ Making A Home Safe For Children Many houses these days have laundry rooms on the main floor or bedroom level floors. These rooms are usually designed to accommodate the washer, dryer, maybe a sink and counter top or ironing area. This post will address child proofing the laundry room. Everything Starts With Proper…
Photo: Concord Carpenter. Used poly classic columns. Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer Columns In the world of residential and commercial remodeling I repair and replace a lot of columns and have recently been leaning ion using Poly Classic columns. [See: How To Replace A Porch Column] Decorative house columns have returned to popularity not only for traditional homes…
Swinging Door With Butler Style Hinges I put the final carpentry touches on my new office by installing a swinging door. the door is a 15-lite clear safety glass door on a “butlers hinge. ” A butler hinge allows the door to swing in both directions and is sprig loaded to swing open and then…
Senco PC1010N Lightweight Trim 1-Gallon Compressor The folks at Senco recently improved their PC1010 lightweight and compact trim compressor. The Senco PC1010N Trim Compressor is now more powerful and simpler to use. The Senco PC1010N is a small 1-gallon oil less air compressor that runs at 1 hp. (peak) .5 hp. (running). We have the…
How To Install A Vented Microwave Oven Under A Cabinet Today’s task was to install a microwave oven under the cabinets and to install a through the side wall vent. Most of the manufacturer instructions detail specifically how to install a vented microwave oven so make sure to read these instructions and to purchase all of…
photo: concord carpenter Home Construction and Remodeling Trends These past five years have shown certain home design trends. Consumers desire for less maintenance and more specific use of space. The following are a few of these trends : Increased ceiling heights: Increased heights to 8 or 9 feet on the main floor, and a shift…
Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition The folks at Darex, makers of Work Sharp and Drill Doctor, recently sent me their Work Sharp Knife And Tool Sharpener to review and evaluate. After learning that this tool is mostly built by in the USA by a family owned business in Ashland Oregon how…
Hardwood Floor Sanding Dust Containment Tips One of my excellent customers called me the other day and asked if I would coordinate having their kitchen / family room floors sanded and refinished while they were away. These maple floors were installed approximately 15 years ago. Kitchen floor – high traffic area – heavy wear Hallway…
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