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Simple Window Trim Dresses Up Window Opening: Recently I was asked what I could do to dress up a basement recessed window that had no trim and was all plaster walls by installing trim around a plastered window well. The designer on the project wanted the window to look like the windows upstairs, which had…
IRWIN SL300 One Handed Bar Clamps With Spreader Feature: I recently had the opportunity to test out and review IRWIN’s improved one-handed SL300 Quick Grip clamp. As a carpenter and someone who enjoys working with tools these one-handed or “pistol grip” clamps are perfect for getting things done safely, efficiently and with one hand. If…
Cope and stick doors Whether you call them “Frame and panel doors, Cope and stick doors, Style and rail doors or Raised or flat panel doors,” all are pretty much the same thing. They have long been a hallmark of fine cabinetry. You can easily make a panel door on your router or shaper. Why…
Remodeling Payback With Windows COLUMBUS, OHIO – Even during these belt-tightening economic times, homeowners are adding value to their homes by continuing to invest in remodeling projects. And, according to the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com), the replacement of older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl replacement windows is one of the ten most…
What Does It Mean to Be Green? Green building or Building Green is a different approach to building houses. It details each step in the design and construction process, from choosing a building site to installing a heating system, and selecting materials. It also means using “best practice” techniques and thoughtful planning to make sure…
Arborwear Cambium Jacket The folks at Arborwear recently sent me their Cambium canvas jacket to evaluate and report on. I immediately chuckled at the name of the jacket. Having taken an arborist course in my earlier years I was familiar with the term cambium. A tree’s cambium is the layer of living cells lying between the…
How To Fix That Leaky Door! Recently I have been to two customers houses to look at “leaky” exterior doors. One of these clients actually thought and was prepared to replace the door at a cost of $3200.00. Turned out that both of these doors needed new weather seals installed. Installing Door Weather Stripping…
Leviton SmartlockPro Slim GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacles: The folks at Leviton recently released the Leviton SmartlockPro Slim GFCI Self-Test. This GFCI automatically tests itself every 15 minutes to confirm that protected power is available, providing you and your family peace of mine. The Leviton SmartlockPro Slim GFCI device features a 25% slimmer profile than traditional GFCI designs. The slim design…
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