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Using A Bathroom Fan Timer To Prevent Moisture Problems Bathroom fans are one of the most common items, in a home, that are left on after we use them. Sometimes all day which is a huge waste of energy. Bath Fan Timer This is a problem that can be easily resolved by replacing the wall…
Let me see… is it the avocado appliances or the red “brick” pattern linoleum on the kitchen floor that tipped it off? Whatever your reason for remodeling it is a process that is best done by organizing your wants and needs on paper first then later organized and undertaken. Time To Remodel Decide what changes…
CertainTeed’s Landmark Solaris Shingle CertainTeed Corporation a major manufacturer is CertainTeed Shingles, asphalt roofing and building materials has added a new line of roof shingles that reportedly repels the rays of the sun. CertainTeed Shingles: The CertainTeed Shinglet line called, Landmark Solaris, uses proprietary reflective granule technology to repel the sun’s rays and lower the…
Photo: Mudroom addition. Installation Note: All trim in the article, Installing PVC Trim, is Azek PVC trim. All miters were glued ~ Expansion joints are located on the inside [house] butt ends and under cover of overlapped boards and concealed with flexible caulking. PVC Trim – What You Need To Know Many customers these days…
Hybrid Trucks ~ Optimize Fuel Economy Hybrid Trucks and highly efficient vehicles have always interested me. As part of my carpentry business I drive a Chevy 2500 pick up for many reasons; including hauling, towing a tool trailer and snowplowing. Fuel economy is not one of them and has never been a variable that I could…
The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips : Trees When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant.” Purchase a fresh tree. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when…
The winner of the 40 pc socket set is Annie from Mammadweeb.Congrats Annie! I will mail you this set this week, you should get it just in time for Christmas. Thanks to all who participated and left great comments, twittered, followed and blogged. I shall continue the giveaways in 2010.Have a very Happy Christmas! ~…
How To Find Those 2×4 Studs When remodeling or framing a new addition it always saves time and makes for better trim connections when you mark the stud location on the floor with a permanent marker or lumber crayon prior to the drywall being installed. It’s also important and “cheap insurance” to mark the location…
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