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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…
Remodeling Issues to Avoid Planning Proper planning with the goal of avoiding remodeling pitfalls, prevents unnecessary roadblocks. When you need to stop and rethink every step, planning and drafting in the field, you’re bound to miss some things, and those curve balls will slow you down and probably cost you in time and labor. The…
Vacation In Provincetown Ma After dropping the kids off for two weeks of summer camp, my wife and I spontaneously decided to take off of work, reschedule appointments and head off to vacation in Provincetown MA for a few days. Getting There Our first stop was Hyannis to visit blogger friend ConcordPastor, then off to…
Securing Materials, Two Quick Job Site Vises Here is an inexpensive, versatile job site vise or bench vise for securing workpieces on the job site for operations like cutting a mortise, planing or fussing with finish work. Wedge Jig: To build this useful job-site vise, simply screw a rectangular scrap of wood to your bench…
Unfinished Attics A Remodeling Opportunity Need more living space or storage room? If the answer is yes, your solution may be above your head. An attic conversion can provide your home with a uniquely designed space to serve a range of functions— an extra bedroom/bath suite, guest room, office, family room, exercise room, or hobby…
How Long Does It Take For Trash To Decompose Have you ever wondered how long litter takes to break down? I often hear people say that some trash item will take years to degrade in a landfill. Have you ever thought just how long trash takes to degrade? The surprising thing is I bet…
Designing With Wainscoting Trim Probably one of my favorite finish carpentry activities is installing wainscoting. An even better activity is to make raised panel wainscoting in the shop and later install it onsite. Wainscoting is a broad term referring to trim that is added to the bottom quarter of the wall. The type of material…
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