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Image: www.dunlapplumbing.com Sump Pump Problems As a contractor, I have seen my share of water damage caused by just 2 to 3 inches of water in a basement. Having a sump pump installed is cheap insurance. Many times a homeowner will install their own pump and miss a few key install points. Often the failure…
How It All Got Started: Read my story below. My site is my outlet, and it’s a creative one. I read more, my writing has improved, I’m learning more and it helps me promote my business. As a self-employed carpenter, I first used “Concord Carpenter” as a place to post images of carpentry projects. But before…
Building A Theatre Door Recently we worked at the “Friends Of the Performing Arts Center” [FOPAC] on 51 Walden Street in Concord, MA. They asked us if we were interested in Building A 20′ Foot Stage Door. had fun with this project!! Part of the work we did was to replace their old 20…
Installing A Wall Hung Custom Radiator Cover This hidden and out of the way stairwell provides a second way to access the rear of the house and bedrooms. The stairwell is in the house of one of clients who is also a follower of this blog. The homeowner wanted to cover the radiator. In previous…
Fluting Jig and Edge Guide I recently got my hands on this Eagle America Fluting Jig and Edge Guide. This jig allows you to route straight and accurate flutes and dado’s on any straight, curved or arched board quickly and easily. This jig came with everything needed except the router. Jigs like these are…
Photo: creatingyourspace.com Laminate Floor Shopping Guide If you are thinking of renovating your home, or even just a room or two, odds are that you will be changing up the look of your floor. In fact, putting in a different floor can transform the look of a room, giving it new energy and a completely…
Installing Door and Window Trim One common problem when trimming a window or door is the jamb of the door or window does not come out flush with the interior wall. This causes the trim to rock. Below is a simple tip for installing door casing. In many of these cases it is necessary to…
Do you use check lists in your profession? A few weeks ago I was listening to Harvard Medical School, Surgeon Atil Gawande talk about his book The Checklist Manifesto on National Public Radio. Dr. Gawande discussed the complexities of surgery and how many things there are to keep in one’s head and remember. He…
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