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Floor Squeaks Hi Rob Thanks for all the great info in your column, website and newsletters. I would appreciate advice on how to eliminate squeaks in hardwood floors. Our fairly standard oak floors seem to get more squeaky spots with time. Is there a way to fix them – do we nail or screw down…
How To Clean Teak Furniture This article will focus on how to clean teak furniture. Teak is a tropical hardwood species of tree, popular for outdoor furniture use due to it durability and natural resistance to rot and decay. Teak timber has always been valued as a high quality material and for its water…
Splicing Baseboard Trim – A Carpenter’s Tip I love rules of thumb and quick tips! Here’s a quick tip that can be used when remodeling and you need to cut in a miter or splice along a length of existing trim board. Why would you need to use this, well here’s a few examples: Cutting…
Before & After Photos Before, during and after kitchen remodeling pictures are very important, to us as it shows our ability to maintain the highest quality of work, on all of our kitchen and bath remodeling projects. Additionally documenting any project with photos can be helpful for future remodeling purposes as well as legal and insurance…
Paslode 21-DEGREE F350-P Framing Nailer The Paslode 21-DEGREE Framing Nailer is a perfect solution for the remodeling contractor. As a remodeling carpenter I like this nailer, here’s why: Compact The Paslode 21-DEGREE Framing Nailer weighs 8.1 pounds and measures 13 inches in length, allowing it to fit into into tight spots, such as, between 16 on…
DEWALT Stackable Mechanics Tough Set In true DEWALT Touch fashion the DEWALT Stackable Mechanic Tool Sets are getting a lot of attention. These sets come in durable, stackable cases and clip together as part of the DEWALT® Tough Lock Stacking System for secure transport. Match Sets To Your Needs The DEWALT Stackable Mechanic Tool Sets come in…
Keen Utility Dallas Wellington Boot Review Keen recently sent me a pair of their Dallas Wellington Work Boots to review and evaluate. As a carpenter and remodeler spending 8-10 hours a day on my feet is not uncommon. I have gone through several pairs of boots, both geared towards indoors as well as outdoors with little…
RIDGID HYPERDRIVE 18Volt 16 Gauge Finish Nailer R09892B Review Finish guns are an essential part of any carpenter’s tool box. While gas powered finish nailers have been around a long time I find them finicky and the gas cartridges are pricy, todays innovative engineering now allows us to consider a variety of cordless finish nailers on the job…
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