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Reduce Energy Costs: When people search the internet for the phrase “How to insulate an attic hatch” their more than likely concerned about their home heat retaining efficiency, or lack thereof. Attic hatches are a huge source of air leaks and radiant heat loss. Heat rises and you can bet your paycheck that your losing a ton of heat…
Bathroom Remodeling Many people do not know how to plan a bathroom remodel. As a restoration contractor I have seen many situations where homeowners have spend thousands of dollars in restorations that commence with no planning, no idea of a budget and unrealistic expectations. Planning A Stress-free Bathroom Remodel Project Many a folk hastily jump into…
KLEERWRAP Postwraps Save Installation Time and Money KleerWrap a Westfield, Massachusetts company and American manufacturer of cellular PVC trim products, decking, moldings, and PVC sheet stock recently introduced an easy, cost-effective and fast way to wrap support posts with PVC trim. Called the KLEERWrap Post Wrap, all a contractor has to do is cut the…
Kershaw Funxion DIY – A Great All Purpose Knife: The folks at Kershaw recently sent me one of their Kershaw Funxion 8200GRY pocket knives to review and evaluate. Initial Observation: The Funxion features a 3 inch folding knife with Kershaws, Speedsafe designed into it. Speedsafe is an assisted opening system that uses a torsion bar to allows the blade…
Repairing A Larson Storm Door My Larson storm door recently started dragging and sticking on the door handle side at the threshold when opened. Looking closer at the hinges it appeared that the screws were loose and it was time for a storm door repair. A closer look and attempts to tighten the screws revealed…
Porter Cable 20 Volt Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) The folks at Porter Cable recently launched its 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) and 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Impact Driver (PCCK640LB), which are both part of the new 20 Volt MAX* system. The folks at Porter Cable recently sent me the Porter…
Contractor Tips For Relaxing and Living A Healthy Lifestyle We live in a society where multi-tasking has become the norm, many people find it difficult to actually relax. Our bodies react the same to positive or negative stress. Prolonged stress can affect the body negatively. The key is to learn to strengthen our resiliency and…
Bosch 6.5 Amp motor, 16,500 RPM Planer Review There is nothing better on the job-site to get fast stock removal and a smooth finish than a power planer, especially for edge material and door planing! A power planer is a time and money saver. The folks at Bosch recently sent us their Bosch 1594K Planer to review. Up to…
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