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Installing A Swinging Butler Door On this project I was asked by to change out a 6-panel solid wood swinging “Butlers Door” with a 15-lite [15 panes of glass] door. Installing a swinging door with a spring loaded hinge. This installation is a bit different than other doors. What is A Butler Door? A “Butler…
Doing The Right Thing Picture: catholic radio international The words are the same, whether its a talk to my employees or advice to my kids Some decisions in life are “wicked” easy and not really important. For example, you might decide to have cereal instead of toast for breakfast. But other decisions can involve choosing…
Using Large Diameter Tapcons To Secure Stairs To A Concrete Footing Tapcon is a brand well known for it’s blue concrete or masonry screws that tap threads into concrete. As a residential contractor I have always found Tapcons simple to use and a go to masonry fastener with excellent holding values. If used properly, Tapcon…
Kershaw Black Horse II Model # 8Cr13MoV I like knives, and I like them a lot. My family teases me because they know they can usually find a knife in my car, in my workshop, in my bureau, in my pocket, or on my belt. I find quality knives to be a reliable and indispensable…
Image: worthingtonmillwork.com Achieve A Beautiful Finish with 3-Piece Cornice Moldings Many years ago I installed a 3 piece molding with another carpenter at 300 Main Street. It was a lot of fun!! Lately I have seen more and more folks opting for this look. It typically demands a high ceiling but the finished result is…
How To Prevent Ice Dams What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings,…
What you should be asking a contractor before hiring one Image: signsbyyou.com Questions to Ask A Contractor Before hiring a contractor you may want to meet them and ask them a few questions before you allow them to work on your home. 1. Member of the local Chamber of commerce? 2. Member of other professional…
Using Large Head Casing for Windows and Doors My wife decided to convert our parlor into an office. My job today was to remove the old Rosettes and top casings [photo below] on all the doorways and windows and to replace them with trim that matches the stain glass window [ two photos down] The…
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