Fireplace Mantles and Bookcases

By Robert Robillard

Image: Concord Lumbers “on the level.” Diagram using Forester Moulding’s Custom Series – Fairhaven Mantel Designing Built In Bookcases A fireplace is the focal point of any room.  If you are looking for a great way to dress up the look your room, consider having bookcases and a custom mantle installed. In the finish carpentry…

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Small Business Phone Etiquette

By Robert Robillard

  Image: portal.duf.hu Dear fellow contractors and small business people . . . How do you answer your phone? Who answers your phone? How soon do you return phone calls? What does your voice mail say? Phone Etiquette Your company’s telephone reception service is often the very first contact your customers have with you. It…

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Be More Organized

By Robert Robillard

Image: http://www.greenberg-art.com/ Tips On Organizing Is Your Business Paper Work Chaotic? Are you always late with proposals? Do you lose important paperwork? Do you feel overwhelmed when it comes to paying bills, and other business paperwork? Here’s some tips to be more organized. Now that my new office is up and running I decided to…

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Semi Custom Fireplace Mantle

By Robert Robillard

Below is the original bookcases that I removed prior to building and installing a custom mantle. Stock Size Mantle vs. Semi-Custom Mantles Many fireplaces built in today’s homes are of a standard size and easily accept a catalog purchased mantle.  These mantles usually come shipped in a box in three pieces.   The three pieces are…

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RIDGID Workshop Sanding Station

By Robert Robillard

Having a Dedicated Sanding Station in the Shop and on the Job-site A day hardly goes by in the workshop when I don’t need to sand something. Whether it be parts before finishing or fine tuning a piece of trim, I’m always sanding something. A few months ago the nice folks at RIDGID sent me…

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Create A Home Office

By Robert Robillard

How To Create A Home Office Before Photo: A home office can mean many things.  It could be a laptop and a briefcase with followers that gets set up at the kitchen table or a large room with dedicated officer machines and furniture. Consider a few of these factors when thinking on how to create…

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Ryobi 3100 Pressure Washer RY80940

By Robert Robillard

Ryobi 3100 psi 2.5 GPM Honda Engine Gas Pressure Washer with Idle Down A power washer has considerably more cleaning power than what you can get with a garden hose and is a go-to-tool for Pros for tough cleaning and prepping o masonry and wood surfaces.  A pressure washer is also a great tool for…

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How to Maintain Your Refrigerator

By Robert Robillard

How to Clean Your Refrigerator’s Condenser Coil and Other Tips Simple maintenance and cleaning procedures can greatly extend the life and efficiency of your refrigerator. Tools Needed:   Flashlight Vacuum with nozzle attachment Coil cleaning brush Damp cloths or paper towels Screwdriver (depends on model) Something to protect the floor, such as a cardboard, furniture…

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