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Door flashing and Weather-Resistant Construction: On a recent project we were hired to replace the pressure treated decking and railing on a porch and replace everything with mahogany. A pretty straightforward project, or at least that’s what I thought. The door was leaking at the sill and had an exterior door flashing issue.While removing the…
FEIN MultiMaster Oscillating Tool Review FMM250Q As a renovation contractor I’ve been using the FEIN MultiMAster FMM250Q on the job-site for at least eight years. I remember seeing it on jobs even before that but it was mostly being used for intricate sanding applications, not cutting. In the last ten years it seems that…
RIDGID Delivers an Economical HEPA Vac for Contractors As a carpenter who cares about the homes I work on, the need for a HEPA Vac is more than just about meeting new EPA requirements surrounding Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) it’s about keeping your clients home’s clean and livable during a renovation. From cutting…
Replacing a Front Door: It’s Never As EASY… As It First Appears! BEFORE PHOTO The red door below is circa 1940. The bottom rail was cracked and the door did not close / seal well and was leaking air, a perfect candidate for a door replacement. The homeowners were replacing the old damaged oak…
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21 Review We recently took the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21 to the job-site to test and review – here is our thoughts: Initial Impression Milwaukee recently gave me a chance to try out their M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2″ / 5″ Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock Kit 2780-21. This…
Custom Raised Panel Bookcase Adding custom bookcases to a room can be part of the original room construction finish carpentry plan or done later as a remodel or add on. Not only do custom bookcases look great and add a focal point to a room they can also optimize your space. Custom Bookcase Design Many…
Tongue And Dado Cabinet Joint When building built in cabinets and bookcases I was taught to use a tongue and dado joint for the frames. A tongue and dado joint, pictured above, is a strong, sturdy and simple joint to make on a table saw with a dado blade. Tongue And Dado Drawer Joints The…
Endura Flap Pet Door Installation In a perfect world my two Labrador pups would let themselves in and out of the house as needed – and make their own dinner! Although we don’t live in a perfect world that doesn’t mean we don’t strive for greater efficiency and better solutions. My search for this led…
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