WoodTrac Closet System

By Robert Robillard

WOODTRAC Closet System Looks Custom Closet design and selection is pretty easy to do with the new WoodTrac Closet System. WoodTrac, a division of Sauder Woodworking Co., recently introduced its wood-based closet system in order to address residential organizational needs.  Gone are the days of running a wooden rod and shelf in a closet and calling it…

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Old Tools

By Robert Robillard

I’m Looking For Old Tools   As a carpenter and lover of all types of tools I’m always looking for old tools. A hobby of mine is to refurbish these old chisels, hand planes, scribes, etc to “working condition” and to use them. Giving them a second chance at doing what they were made to…

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Liquid Waterproofing And Vapor Barriers For Tile Showers

By Robert Robillard

Waterproofing membranes vs Vapor barriers There are many acceptable methods to construct a quality tile shower, all of them involve different proprietary products and methods.   This article touches on the pros and cons, vapor barriers and waterproofing products. When folks decide to remodel a shower they usually get excited on the aesthetic aspects such as tile…

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Gas Fireplace Retrofit

By Robert Robillard

Gas fireplace Insert Today we removed the gas insert and dismantled a few steel studs in order to slide some 2×4 nailers between them to provide a future nailing surface for a Gas fireplace and Mantle. The photo below shows vertical and horizontal solid blocking was also added to accommodate nailing for the new mantel. …

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Custom Cabinet Door

By Robert Robillard

Installing A Custom Cabinet Door In A Bathroom Niche Last week we made the a custom cabinet door and face frame surround for this bathroom closet niche.  Today was installation day. Photo Below:  Scribing the face frame around tile and to uneven walls. Raised panel doors; Shorter lower door and taller upper door. Using a…

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Table Saw Safety

By Robert Robillard

Using a Table Saw Safely The table saw is probably the biggest staple of any worthy workshop or job site. Most table saw safety problems can be avoided by knowing how to safely operate the saw, using common sense and avoiding certain practices. Here are a few safety concerns to consider when using a table…

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Fireplace Mantle Retrofit

By Robert Robillard

Buying A Fireplace Mantle We are in working in Winchester, Mass this month adding some nice finishing touches to a high end retirement condo before the owner moves in. The old mantel above was 6′ high. Besides being to large for the room and not to the new owners taste, it was also too high…

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HELPING KIDS WITH SEX AND TECHNOLOGY

By Robert Robillard

Image: www.superstock.com 5 TIPS TO HELP PARENTS TALK TO THEIR KIDS ABOUT SEX AND TECHNOLOGY Talk to your kids about what they are doing online and with texting. Its important for kids to understand that their messages or pictures they send over the Internet or their cell phones are not truly private or anonymous. The…

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