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Today was rot replacement day. I thought that these pictures would be a good example to use to explain the proper way to splice exterior trim, in this case a corner board. As you can see on the left my nail punch is sticking out of the corner board indicating rot. For the best appearance,…
Applying wainscoting to most houses adds instant architectural detail and interest to a room. Wainscoting functions to give formality and balance to a room. It’s a very affordable and interesting solution to blank walls. When placed at the right level, wainscoting can also give height and presence to a room by elongating the look of…
Painting Preparation “Preparation When Painting Is Everything!!” . . . . . says my friend and fellow craftsman Mark O’Lalor of O’Lalor Painting Company. This article will focus on how to prepare a wall for paint. Rush the paint preparation and you’ll end up regretting it! Remove Dirt Oils from the human hand, ambient dust…
Image Simple Marketing Strategies You Can Employ: Not all of us have a marketing or advertising budget. Many times it’s tough to make your small business stand out, here are a few low cost marketing tips you can employ. I always tell my fellow contractors that it’s super important to get face time with customers.…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it was delaying enforcement of its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, which became effective on April 22, 2010. The EPA has acknowledged the need for additional time for renovation firms and workers to become trained and certified under the rule. The specific delays are: Until…
Moisture Entering House Wall – Improper Roof and Wall Flashing The picture below is a before picture of a recent rot repair job we did. From the driveway this discolored wall looks like a mildew problem that could easily be cured by cleaning with bleach. Well that’s what I thought too until I was up…
Stop Drafty Outlets Electrical boxes that house outlets and light switches are a huge source for lost heat. Sealing drafty outlets is easy to do with foam covers. For a few bucks you can purchase foam gaskets that will help reduce drafts and heat loss. These foam gaskets are 2 1/2″ wide and 4″ high…
The Screwpop 4-in-1 Key-Chain Tool The folks at Screwpop™ sent me their Screwpop 4-in-1 KeyTool to evaluate. This little gadget is perfect for a person like me that enjoys having a tool at hand when needed. The tool is small and fits in the palm of your hand, the end is rounded to swivel…
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