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Door Swings Open or Shut On Own – quick fix Image: rd.com I’ve worked on a lot of old houses, and a few new ones, where the doors refuse to stay open or open by themselves when closed and not latched. Usually this problem can be traced back to loose hinges screws or…
Arch Structures I love architecture and I love arches. Masonry arch structures are curved architectural details that span an opening and support loads above it. today we see arches employed in high end construction, tunnels, bridges and of course old buildings. A Long history The masonry Arch appeared as early as the 2nd millennium BC…
Senco DuraSpin 18-V Cordless Auto-Feed Screw Driver The folks at Senco just released their newSenco DuraSpin 18 Volt Auto-Feed Screw Driver DS212 . This new 18 volt cordless version is a 2” auto-feed screwdriver can drive between 500 to 700 screws per charge, depending on the screw length and substrate. The DuraSpin brand is is…
Built Out Windows Receive Copper Roofs The picture above shows asphalt roofing on built out window. We decided to dress up this look a bit by adding copper to the roof. Copper is a high quality material and can add beauty to you home. When installed correctly a copper roof will last a lifetime…
Working with dead floor space! Old Yankees and the Shakers had something in common. They always made the most of available space. Recently a client asked me to look at her kitchen. She had a 14″ recess in her wall off her kitchen and wanted me to build custom cabinets so she could use the…
Benefits of Doing It Yourself VS. Benefits of Hiring a Contractor Whether remodeling your kitchen, building a bathroom addition or simply repairing a screen door repairing things yourself can be rewarding and cost effective. Depending on your level of expertise you need to decide whether or not it makes sense to tackle a project yourself…
Sending The Right Message with Kids “Never” and “Always.” Are We Sending the Right Message? photo by Grand Jury Never Say Never AT WORK: On the job site I’ve done unsafe things to get the job done. Things like step on the top step of a step ladder, free hand table saw cuts and blow…
Fireplace Safety If you have a fireplace, make sure you schedule a chimney cleaning and have you chimney and fireplace checked out by a professional chimney cleaner before starting the first fire. Chimney Fires – Good To Know! Chimney fires are a reality and hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage every year. Indication that…
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