Solar Water Heaters

By Robert Robillard

 Hot Water Systems   Solar water heaters—also called solar domestic hot water systems—can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use—sunshine—is free. How They Work Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors. There are two types of…

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Tips On Cleaning Wood Siding

By Robert Robillard

How To Clean Wood Siding A common problem with all types of house siding is dirt and mold. Sometimes siding that looks like it needs a new coat of paint, really only need a good scrubbing this article will provide you with time saving tips on cleaning wood siding. The most time-consuming—but thorough—way to wash…

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Automatic Washing Machine Shutoff Valve

By Robert Robillard

Prevent Laundry Flooding: Do you turn off your washing machine water supply every time you finish washing clothes?  Of course you don’t. Only a small percentage of people actually do that and I think those people are crazy.  The reality is that consistently turning off your water supply valve can save you from the nightmare…

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Question Posted on an Ice Dam Problem

By Robert Robillard

Preventing Ice Dams From Causing A Roof Leak   Hi Rob, Forgive me if you’ve already posted something on this topic, but our neighbor came by last night to borrow a snow rake because they had an ice dam problem that had sprung a leak in their house. They ultimately ripped out half the wallboard…

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How To Install A Sump Pump

By Robert Robillard

Installing A Sump Pump This article is to show you how to install a sump pump into a basement floor.               Ideally you should be locating your sump pit at the lowest point of your basement floor (use a level to determine where that point is). The site for…

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Tuck-Pointing A Brick Foundation

By Robert Robillard

Repairing A Leaking Brick Foundation: DearConcord Carpenter, What about repairing a leaky brick foundation wall? I live in a 110+ year old farmhouse but I have 2 corners that leak water. I know that I should put some kind of mortar in the places where there are a few holes/gaps but what about the places…

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Do PollenTEC Screens Block Pollen?

By Robert Robillard

Using PollenTEC Screening on a Gazebo . Dear Concord Carpenter, I’ve found your review on PollenTec today and I’m considering buying this stuff. I’m really allergic to pollen and have to keep my windows close all summer long… I would like to know if you find that this product is effective for you, did it reduce…

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10 Steps to A Perfect Paint Job

By Robert Robillard

Proper Painting Preparation: A poor paint job often shows up after the painter is gone and the check has cleared.  Most paint jobs fail because an important step in the preparation phase was skipped or done poorly. A poor paint job often manifests itself in paint failure such as;  flaking, chipping, paint peeling in sheets, bleeding spots…

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