Acrylic Block Windows

By Robert Robillard

   Acrylic Block Windows Offer Light, Privacy And Egress Options   While at the 2010 Baltimore, MD Remodelers Show I came across a company that produces acrylic block windows. I was familiar with the heavy glass block that you need a mason to install but not the acrylic block. It was interesting enough to share…

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Leviton SmartlockPro AFCI Receptacle

By Robert Robillard

Leviton SmartlockPro AFCI Receptacle

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Paslode CF325Li Lithium-ion Cordless Framing Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Fuel Powered Framing Nailer With Lithium-ion Battery Paslode the trail blazers in cordless nailer technology just released a new cordless, Lithium-Ion framing nailer, Model CF325Li. The Paslode CF325Li now has a battery that is lighter and lasts five times longer than the Ni-Cad battery.  It offers the user the ability to drives 50 percent…

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Building Near Wetlands

By Robert Robillard

Wetlands and Permitting: Building near wetlands is often prohibited.   “Wetlands ” usually refers to an area of land that is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally.  What distinguished a wetland is the it’s aquatic plants and hydric soils. Wetlands are important to people, fish and wildlife by protecting and improving water quality, providing fish and wildlife…

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Remove Algae Stains Off Roof

By Robert Robillard

Cleaning Algae Stains Off Roofs: I hate seeing black or green stains on a roof.  There are many reasons that cause mold, lichen and algae to grow on a roof but that doesn’t mean you have to tolerate it.   There are ways to eliminate these ugly stains and this article will explain how you…

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BROAN LP80 LoProfile Ventilation Bathroom Fan

By Robert Robillard

BROAN Lo Profile Ventilation Fan Solves Remodeling Woes: The folks at Broan recently answered a common and often vexing remodeling scenerio that has plagued remodelers over the years.   They invented a fan that will fit in tight quarters.   The  BROAN LP80 LoProfile Ventilation Bathroom Fan was introduced as a super compact, powerful, quiet and  efficient ventilation fan…

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Precast Concrete Steps

By Robert Robillard

Installing Precast Concrete Stairs Precast Concrete Steps have been around for approximately fifty years.  Precast concrete steps are a pre-made solid  pair of steps and landing that can be delivered and installed at your home.  A truck with a special crane transports the stairs and then hoists it into place. While not considered a “high quality” product they are attractive, durable, provide…

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Maintaining Aluminum Railings

By Robert Robillard

Many folks these days have chose to use aluminum railings for the entry ways, decks and balconies as opposed to traditional wood or iron railings.  The attraction to theirs railings is usually based on one or more of these factors:  ease of install, lower cost, durability and low maintenance.  Maintaining aluminum railings is easier than…

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