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A Well-Insulated House A well-insulated house, free from air leaks is warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and quieter year-round. The end result is less energy is needed! Whenever given the option on adding house insulation choose more over less, BUT make sure you take the time to seal air leaks first. Adding…
Entry Door Cap – Molding Detail My customer asked me to save and restore this small roof over their entryway and to keep the same moldings and details. We removed the moldings and old tin roofing and decided it was best to rebuild this as a copper door entablature. This house has a very fancy…
Photo: pdqmailingservices.com Streamline Your Office Time As a carpenter running a remodeling business I am constantly looking for ways to save time and money. Office organization is one of them. Recently I realized that I was handling a tone of paper and mailing a slew or envelopes with stamps. …
Woodworking Show The Woodworking Shows is a traveling woodworking show that visits dozens of cities each year. At these shows, are tool and product demonstrations, educational seminars, hands-on training, and great discounts on new tools. For the past 30 years, The Woodworking Shows have established a following of woodworkers passionate about tools, techniques and hands…
Perform Your Own Home Maintenance As a carpenter I am often called to people’s homes to repair, replace or troubleshoot house-hold problems. Most if not all issues that I deal with are a result of not taking the time to perform periodic maintenance. The fall season, is a good time make a Home Repair Checklist,…
Use Less Fossil Fuel Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Top 10 Things to Reduce Global Warming: Here are 10 simple actions you can take to help reduce…
Building Material Salvage The cost to have some of the pieces you’ll find custom made today is untouchable to most. Local salvage warehouses have architectural salvage pieces that can make any addition or renovation a unique, one-of-a-kind appearance. From the quality of the materials (old growth lumber used in furniture & mantels) to the authentic…
Adding Insulation: Heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes. [See Addressing Home Energy Loss] Why Insulate Your House: Insulation saves money and our nation’s limited energy resources and makes your house…
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