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Pilot Holes A pilot hole is a smaller hole drilled into any surface prior to and to assist in the installation of a screw, nail or other fastener. Pilot holes help to: 1. Prevent wood from splitting from large screws or when near the end or edge of the board. 2. Make installing the screw…
DeWALT DWS535 Circular Saw DEWALT recently introduced a new worm drive sat, the DeWALT DWS535 Worm Drive Circular Saw. Its a heavy-duty 7-1/4″ Worm Drive Saw designed for framers. Carpenters from coast to coast have used worm drive saws for framing, stair and roof rafter construction. “Worm drive” is the name of the gears inside…
Roof Drainage – Keeping Roof Rain Off A Walkway Recently I was asked to replace a rotted wood gutter above this entryway with a new gutter. the goal was to keep roof rain runoff off the walkway. In the colder months water runoff on this walk way would freeze, making this path treacherous. A Slippery…
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…
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