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Andersen Windows has a nationwide program to make training for the EPA Lead, Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule easier to come by, and more affordable. Go to Andersons website where you can search their schedule by ZIP code for training in your area. The classes include a standard RRP curriculum taught by EPA-approved trainers…
Duo-Fast® FloorMaster™ 250BN Nailer Review Duo-Fast® Floor Fastening Systems, recently sent me the Duo-Fast FloorMaster 250BN Nailer 16 Gauge Hardwood Flooring Finish Nailer to evaluate. Designed for blind and face nailing during hardwood flooring installations the Duo-Fast® FloorMaster™ 250BN Nailer provides installers with a faster, more accurate way to install hardwood flooring, increasing production and productivity.…
Today was rot replacement day. I thought that these pictures would be a good example to use to explain the proper way to splice exterior trim, in this case a corner board. As you can see on the left my nail punch is sticking out of the corner board indicating rot. For the best appearance,…
Applying wainscoting to most houses adds instant architectural detail and interest to a room. Wainscoting functions to give formality and balance to a room. It’s a very affordable and interesting solution to blank walls. When placed at the right level, wainscoting can also give height and presence to a room by elongating the look of…
Painting Preparation “Preparation When Painting Is Everything!!” . . . . . says my friend and fellow craftsman Mark O’Lalor of O’Lalor Painting Company. This article will focus on how to prepare a wall for paint. Rush the paint preparation and you’ll end up regretting it! Remove Dirt Oils from the human hand, ambient dust…
Image Simple Marketing Strategies You Can Employ: Not all of us have a marketing or advertising budget. Many times it’s tough to make your small business stand out, here are a few low cost marketing tips you can employ. I always tell my fellow contractors that it’s super important to get face time with customers.…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it was delaying enforcement of its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, which became effective on April 22, 2010. The EPA has acknowledged the need for additional time for renovation firms and workers to become trained and certified under the rule. The specific delays are: Until…
Moisture Entering House Wall – Improper Roof and Wall Flashing The picture below is a before picture of a recent rot repair job we did. From the driveway this discolored wall looks like a mildew problem that could easily be cured by cleaning with bleach. Well that’s what I thought too until I was up…
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