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Project Management John McLean, a seasoned architect, offers up common-sense ideas for keeping any job predictably on track in this informative, common sense based article. Candid communication is vital to minimize construction problems. I have experienced most if not all of the points that he discusses in my dealings. John points out 20 Considerations that…
Advice on what to do if stopped by the police At almost every cocktail party I’ve ever been to I get asked, “What to do if stopped by the police.” That question is second to, ” let me tell you about when I was stopped by the police.” Advice if you find yourself being pulled…
PollenTEC Allergy Screen Close up of PollenTEC Allergy Screen A few weeks ago I posted on a new product called PollenTEC allergy screen which I called a noteworthy product. I did a bit of research on this product and was inquisitive enough that I contacted the company and asked for a sample. The sample arrived…
Healthy Homes A recent article in Builder Magazine discussed how HUD and CDC are pushing their “Healthy Homes Agenda” Health Problems Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson issued an official call to action to promote healthy homes, asserting that poorly constructed and ill-maintained residences can contribute to endemic health problems such as asthma and lead…
My daughter has recently asked me when would she be old enough to babysit other children. This got me thinking about baby sitting safety tips. I practice many of these tips with my babysitter and plan on teaching them to my daughters when the time comes. Here’s a Few Baby-Sitting Safety Tips: 1. Take your…
Unstable Deck Causes Discussed: Question Anonymous said… Hi, I found your notes through Ask.com, and I thought you might help me with a problem. We’ve built a 12 ft. by 14 ft. deck to hold a 500 lb. playhouse. We sunk posts at each corner and in the center, but it still wobbles. We basically…
Replacing Shelf Nosing On a recent project the decorator wanted to change the existing bookshelf nosing. To accomplish this she simply wanted to use the existing shelves and only change out the nosing. Purpose of Shelf Nosing The old nosing was a 1 1/4″ oak band that was glued and nailed to the shelving. Adding…
Basement Door Drain On June 4th, 2009 I posted on a project I had done a few years ago. It was called, “Cutting A Door In A Concrete Foundation.” During this project I suggested to the client the necessity of installing basement entry drain. As a result of some questions I recently received on that…
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