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Replacing Wood Columns With Fiberglass Columns Replacing wood columns with fiberglass columns is usually a straight forward and easy project. On a recent project we were asked to replace three wood columns, one of which was severely rotted and caused the porch to settle 1 inch. A project like this requires a building permit and experience understanding and building…
Hey guys I’ve added a new tab at the top of my page called “Giveaways.” It’s super easy to enter, no strings attached! Promise. This is a great opportunity for you folks to get great stuff from tool manufactures like Milescraft, Attinity tools – Bora clamps, Final cut saw blades, Drill Doccter and Duo-Fast Construction.…
Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard Somfy Systems has issued a recall of 4,600 motorized awnings. The problem? The possibility for the power cable to sever and become exposed risking electrical shock. Name of Product: Motorized Awnings Units: About 4,600 Importer: Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J. Hazard: The awning motor’s…
Window Replacement Using Anderson A Series On this recent project we were hired to replace four wood casement windows that had rotted. These windows were fifteen years old and high quality when bought. Water infiltration is a major issue with homeowners. I get complaints each week about water that leaks in and around windows. Flashing’s…
Recently my friend and co-worker George Gussler had to install twenty molly bolts in a plaster wall. The molly bolts were to hold up heavy artwork and the home where the art was going in was furnished. In order to avoid making a dusty mess George came up with this innovative and dust free drilling…
Fence post and column level On a recent porch rehab project I had to replace the two bottom newel post. If you ever had to replace a porch newel post or set a new mail box post or column you know that you need three hands and two levels! columns, newels and mailbox posts…
DEWALT 1-3/4″ SDS Max Combination Hammer Kit D25602 with SHOCKS® & CTC® Recently I visited DEWALT’s testing and training facility in Maryland: the Black and Decker University – a very interesting place for anyone who likes tools! While there I had the opportunity to meet Jeff Beck, Product Manager for rotary and demolition hammer drills. I…
Recently my friend Todd at Home Construction Improvement wrote an article about how to build stairs. He recently put together a sweet Excel spreadsheet that helps you quickly calculate the total number of risers, riser height and tread run for stairs. You can download the FREE Stair Calculator here. All I ask is that you…
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