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Choosing The Best Fastener For Exterior Wood Stainless steel nails are the best choice when fastening Cedar siding, especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent or semitransparent stain. Grades of Stainless Steel Many people are not aware the stainless steel fasteners come in different grades. No. 304 stainless for general siding applications…
Composite Decking Cleaning Tips For a great looking composite deck follow these easy care and maintenance steps : 1. Install your decking with proper spacing and under clearance to provide ventilation under and between decking boards to prevent mold growth. 2. Occasionally clean your deck with a mild soap and water mixture. rinse with a…
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets While shiny new appliances are nice, nothing will vibe in your kitchen if the cabinets aren’t in tip-top shape. This doesn’t mean you have to spend thousands of dollars to get the updated look your kitchen needs. In fact, you can completely transform your existing cabinets by refinishing them yourself. 1. Start…
Do you have a damp basement? Recently I have been bidding on a lot basement remodels. Many of these basements have had issues with water or were damp. Before you remodel a basement you need to make sure you have resolved any damp or mold issues. Many times a damp basement has mold. Eliminate Mold…
Miter Saw Laser I’ve always been intrigued by laser guides on saws but was never really impressed with their accuracy. Laser guides have made it possible for saw operators to use their saws in a safer and more accurate manner than ever before. Recently LaserUS Inc. sent me a pair of their laser guides to…
WarmlyYours Provides Heating for Concrete Floors Make Sunrooms, Patios, Basements and Garages Year-Round Comfort Zones with Concrete Floor Heating from WarmlyYours.com. Spice Up Cold Concrete Floors with Energy-Efficient Radiant Heat Any room can be a comfy room year-round—even a room that is more susceptible to cooling seasonal temperatures. All you need is to turn any…
The VIKA TwofoldWorkbench And Scaffold The The VIKA 2 in 1 Workbench is a portable, collapsible scaffold and work bench that can be used for everything from painting and decorating, to light construction and remodeling, to small home repairs. The VIKA 2 in 1 Workbench, also called the Vika…
Bostitch® has released the world’s first cordless 28° wire-weld framing nailer kit – model GF28WW. The Bostitch Cordless Framing Nailer also touts the ability to drive wire-weld clipped head nails without any conversion required. Its lightweight design (only 7.7 pounds), combined with an over-molded grip, works with the user to offer maximum comfort and minimize fatigue…
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