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Stanley GBCPRO Golf Cart & Vehicle Battery Charger Battery failure is one of the most common reasons emergency generator sets fail to start. We recently recieved a Stanley GBCPRO Battery Charger to review and evaluate and immediately placed it on our workshop generator to monitor and charge the battery. Generator Charging: The engine-mounted charging alternator…
Adjusting A Sliding Door A customer of mine recently called me to replace a slider door that was difficult to open, close and lock. Upon further inspection this slider was fairly new, efficient but just not aligned properly on the tracks. A simple slider door adjustment was all that was needed and once adjusted properly…
Photos: concord carpenter Insulating Pipes and Taping Heat Ducts Most hot water heat pipes in homes are uninsulated, which results in lost heat and causes the boiler to work harder, thereby increasing energy costs. Insulating pipes and taping heat ducts can go a long way toward increase your heating system’s efficiency. Insulating Pipes When insulating…
Repairing A wood Screen Door Screen doors take the summer abuse more than anything else in the house. Between the kids pushing into the screen and the dog the screen doesn’t have a chance. Here’s a few tips on replacing a screen in a wood screen door. Repairing The Screen Remove the small wood ground…
Bosch L-BOXX 3D Customizable Storage Compartment As a professional re-modeler/finish carpenter I find the best use of my tools, fasteners, and glues begins with efficient storage. I find that I am constantly using over a dozen different types and sizes of fasteners ranging from nails to screws, washer, and other parts. Every fastener has multiple boxes and storage and organization can…
Construction Proposal -Learn How to Write One Regardless of the cost of a project a written construction proposal protects all parties involved. A written construction proposal that clearly details and “paints a picture” of what you are promising to do. Details in this proposal include specific materials, payment schedule and costs. A professional and well-written proposal not…
Air Leaks In HVAC Duck Work Our home’s ducts are a common source of energy losses. Heat duct leaks are inevitable but can be significantly reduced. According to Energy Star, Heat duct leaks and HVAC leaks reduce heating and cooling system efficiency by as much as 20%. Sealing and insulating ducts increases efficiency, lowers energy…
Economy Makes It Tough To Be Green According to a Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Survey, one in three small-business owners say the economy has impacted their plans to become more “green,” and fewer think their customers would be willing to pay more for environmentally friendly goods and services today (27%) than thought that was the…
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