LP SmartSide Siding

By Robert Robillard

Durable House Siding Every Spring and Summer my remodeling company gets phone calls from folks looking to replace their house siding with something “low maintenance.” Often times these folks inquire about cement board siding and engineered siding and  ask which is the best siding and most durable. After discussing this topic with my contractor and…

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Installing Custom Shower Glass Enclosure

By Robert Robillard

Installing A BASCO Custom Shower Glass Enclosure The 5 x 7 utilitarian master bathroom is history. Say hello to luxurious baths with heated floors, marble stonework,  high end plumbing fixtures, vanity cabinets, look like furniture, custom shower enclosures that look like walls of glass! Today’s bathrooms have become private personal grottos where the homeowner can retreat…

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Making Your Home Energy Efficient

By Robert Robillard

Sustainable and Green Initiatives Many people believe in the importance of sustainability and green initiatives but will never get a chance to build a new home incorporating their beliefs. in this situation the best you can hope for is to focus on making your home energy efficient. Many live in older homes that are inefficient…

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Installing Cement Board Underlayment

By Robert Robillard

Installing Tile Underlayment How To Prepare For A Tile Floor Preparing for tile means following a proper subfloor fastening procedure and usually installing cement board underlayment. [CBU] Installing cement board underlayment is recommended to provide a flat, smooth and durable surface for tile installation and adhesion. CBU has a proven track record for longevity and…

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How To Choose Flooring

By Robert Robillard

Choosing The correct flooring Can Create  Harmony in Your Interior Design Plan So, your floor is in need of a makeover; but where or how do you start? Calling on your favorite home-makeover star, won’t work … seriously. But not to worry, because you have the grit, the know-how, and of course that inner designer…

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How To Choose A New Garage Door

By Robert Robillard

Choosing the Right Garage Door Here’s a secret most home-builders won’t tell you: Home-buyers don’t think about a garage door unless it’s broken. The thought is, the door only needs to be functional, it doesn’t need to be beautiful. It’s that prevailing attitude that leads builders to install the same white, stamped-metal, un-insulated garage door…

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Bosch GTA 3800 Miter Saw Stand

By Robert Robillard

Bosch GTA 3800 Folding Leg Miter Saw Stand By Josh Bordenca Whether you are the DIY or PRO carpenter, chances are you own a miter saw.  Chances are that at some point in your career or DIY experience you have had to set up a temporary work station which involved using saw horses and a…

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DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 8 Volt Gyroscopic Screwdriver DCF680 Back in May when I attended the 2013 DEWALT media event I got a sneak peek at DEWALT’s new 8V  DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver. How It Works: The 8V DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver includes gyroscopic technology that senses hand motion.  How cool is that? To operate, the user has…

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