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Recycling Cellular PVC Boards Many lumber yards now are accepting scrap from cellular PVC boards and are looking seriously at recycling PVC trim Recycling PVC trim has become a hot topic on the job-site. Since it’s introduction, PVC waste has been a huge problem for contractors. On one end of the spectrum I like…
Salvaging Steam Radiators Many homes in the Town of Concord, where I do remodeling, have free standing, cast iron radiators. Recently there has been a large push toward refurbishing old radiators. Many of these beautifully decorative iron radiators that are often buried under layers of paint. Old, chipped paint is not only an eyesore but…
Pool Safety cover If you have an in ground pool that you close in the Fall and Winter then installing a pool safety cover makes sense. A safety cover is a mesh or solid vinyl cover that is secured along the perimeter of the pool with adjustable straps. these straps secure to anchors that are…
Insulation and Air Leak Sealing Air leak sealing and insulating the “envelope” of your home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort. You can save up to 10-20% of your heating and cooling costs. Attic insulation and air leaks…
Crown Molding Basics Crown molding is a decorative trim piece the sits on an angle, and is used to cover transitions between surfaces for decoration. It is installed where the walls and the ceilings meet. They can either be plain or sprung. It is typically made from solid milled wood or plaster but may…
Crown Molding Lighting Installing crown molding lighting in any room greatly enhances a homes decor. Using rope lighting in combination with crown moldings is a great way to provide accent lighting and aesthetic beauty. In the picture below, the crown molding, was used to distinguish the transition for the barrel ceiling and wall as well…
Stanley FatMax PowerClaw an Alternative to Power Strips Primary outlets right where you can reach them Power is a job-site essential and in the remodeling world your job site changes from day to day. Here at a Concord Carpenter, to keep productivity up and profits higher we often to create a consistent and repeatable work…
20 Ladder Safety Tips Every year falls from ladder account for an increasing number of severe injuries and even death. Here are a few ladder safety pointers, some you may know and others you may not know: Ladder Safety is Serious: A rigid ladder should be leaned against a vertical wall or other structure at…
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