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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…
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…
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