Door Hinge Problems

By Robert Robillard

  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…

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Senco DuraSpin 18 Volt Auto-Feed Screw Driver DS212

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Copper Window Roofs

By Robert Robillard

  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…

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Should You Hire A Contractor

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Using Kitchen Cabinets To Fill Niche Locations

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Chimney Cleaning

By Robert Robillard

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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Teaching Moments

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Giveaway

By Phil Benevides

Win a 21 Piece Makita Impact GOLD Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Enter below for a chance to WIN this innovative new driver bit set from Makita! WINNER UPDATE: Thomas Gallant from Winthrop Massachusetts won this giveaway.  Disclosure: This Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Giveaway and Post is sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are…

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