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Photo: Concord Carpenter at Baltimore’s 2010 Remodeling show GreenFiber is a natural fiber cellulose insulation GreenFiber is a natural fiber cellulose insulation product that converts used paper materials that would otherwise be placed in a landfill into an environmentally-sustainable product that helps homeowners reduce their monthly heating and cooling costs. With eco-friendly living becoming a…
The folks at ZipSnip recently sent me ZipSnip All Purpose Cordless Cutter to review and is also offering to give one away to one of my readers. Here is my review of the ZipSnip All Purpose Cordless Cutter. What is the ZipSnip All Purpose Cordless Cutter: The ZipSnip is a 3.6V Lithium-ion cordless cutter that…
Photo: CedarSafe aromatic cedar boards come in a box that cost approx $25.00 and covers 15 square feet. Installing An Aromatic Cedar Lined Closet In the past few years I’ve seen an increase in closet makeovers. Cedar closets are often asked for by homeowners as are a great DIY project. This article will focus on…
Wood Siding Clearances Wood trim and siding should always be installed with an air gap when installed at a roof, ground or concrete contact area. Flashing is typically used to make the connection between the two. Roof Areas Trim that extends down to a roof such as on dormer sidewalls and decks require a…
Electrical Tape and Receptacle When remodeling I often have to remove live outlets temporarily from the electrical boxes. Anytime this is done I always advocate using electrical tape to wrap electrical receptacles such as outlet or switch terminals. This prevents accidental contact with your hands or tools with the live wires or terminals causing an…
PORTER-CABLE Compact Router and Combination Kit PORTER-CABLE has a new woodworking router coming out this November 2010. The Fixed Base Compact Router (450) and Fixed/Plunge Base Combination Kit (450PK). These new products deliver a lightweight, [6lbs] ergonomically sized router similar to the laminate trimmers were used to with the power and performance of a standard router…
Homeowner Tools These 15 tools are the basic list of tools every homeowner needs in their toolbox. THE TOOLS: 1. Toolbox Today tools boxes years ago were all metal, now there are plastic versions and even soft canvas bags with lots of pockets. 2. Hammer: Choose a vibration-dampening rubber grip. A 16-ounce steel- or fiberglass-shaft hammer.…
According to an article in New Scientist , concrete will soon be able to heal hairline fractures. “Like living bone, concrete could soon be healing its own hairline fractures – with bacteria in the role of osteoblast cells. Worked into the concrete from the beginning, these water-activated bacteria would munch food provided in the mix…
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