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Ladder Safety Keep manufactured and job-made ladders in good condition and free of defects. Inspect ladders before use for broken rungs or other defects so falls don’t happen. Discard or repair defective ladders. Secure ladders near the top or at the bottom to prevent them from slipping and causing falls. When you can’t tie the…
Building Green According To The Green Report Building green does not just mean building eco-friendly, it also means building smart. The Green Report educates the smart builder and interested consumer by detailing the basic principles of green building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs and how to gain credibility and fast-track your project with…
First US Tsunami-Resistant Shelter A conceptual illustration of a proposed new Cannon Beach City Hall that would be elevated above all but the largest potential tsunamis and could serve as an evacuation shelter for residents who do not have time to reach higher ground. Jay Raskin, president of Ecola…
Where do you get your home design ideas? This Home Design guest post was written by my friend and architect Dan Broggi. Dan is the Director of Design at db2ARCHitecture based out of Wakefield, Massachusetts. While Rob recuperates from his surgery, he asked if I could write a blog post from an…
Front Entry Door BEFORE: This new front entry door had a lot of rot and was not worth saving. It was a good opportunity for the new owner to change the look of the front entry. AFTER: Features: A Simpson brand Fir door with side lites. Double insulated glass, frame saver rot resistant jambs, a…
Making A Gate Using Recycled Materials The dog gate at the top of this deck was a fun project and allowed me to utilize left over Cedar and Mahogany materials. The gate frame was made out of stained green mahogany 2×4’s that were left over from a screen porch job. I used my jointer to…
PROBLEM SOLVING: AN OPPORTUNITY? Everyone has problems. Everyone encounters problems. Everyone can solve problems with the right attitude and a solid time proven strategy. Here’s my two cents on problem solving: 1. What is the problem: Often people think of a problem in terms of its consequences but in reality you need to identify…
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