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A Suspicious Bump Out When we first looked at at this bump out at the stairs we thought that maybe there was a hidden pipe that the previous owner did not want to pay a plumber to move. So they carpeted it. [bottom right of photo close up of bump out] We see stuff like…
Preparations for Hardwood Flooring A major part of this remodel we needed to begin preparing for hardwood flooring. Part of this process was to rip up the entire first floor carpet and kitchen linoleum and prepare the surface to receive hardwood flooring. Bookcases and fireplace issues The bookcases seen above and below were removed to…
Getting Rid Of That Old Oil Tank Before removing an oil tank you should always make sure that you do so properly so your property will be protected from a potential hazard. Improperly removing an oil tank could result in spilled oil, which could harm your pets, children, and property value. To ensure that you…
Removing The Fishbowl! This week it’s been HOT HOT HOT! We’re working on Lang Street glass enclosed mudroom. In this post we were tasked with removing this glass enclosed mudroom entry way, which I refer to as the fish bowl, as well as the door and surrounding floor tile. Click on photos to enlarge. The…
Work Smarter NOT Harder Use a Job Site Cart I’ve found myself working alot lately on projects located in multiple floor buildings. Access is definitely an issue and consideration when estimating the job site “tool set up,” stocking with materials and “clean up” time. Part of my plan is to use a job site cart.…
Brainstorming: create new ideas, solve problems, motivate and develop teams Sometimes it’s very difficult to begin planning something new – because you don’t know where and how to start. I feel that one technique that works well is brainstorming for productivity. Planning a new venture, a presentation, or any new initiative, is generally much easier…
In the construction and remodeling field I am constantly coming across good materials that are destined for a dumpster. When I have the time and space I sometimes take these items and try to find a way to recycle them. Recycling building materials and reusing them has become a big business. Recycled Fireplace Materials I…
Skilled Trade Jobs Skilled trade jobs are now among the “Hot Jobs” for 2009. 30% of Employers Worldwide Struggling to Find Qualified Job Candidates Skilled Trades People, Sales Representatives, and Technicians Most In-Demand Globally Remodelers have long lamented the gutting of skilled-trade education, but recent developments — combined with worrisome school dropout rates, massive job…
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