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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…
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…
Hi Robert, Plywood Rot and Copper Flashing Question I saw your deck flashing “how to” on your blog. Thanks for the tutorial, it has been very helpful. I’m in the process of doing something similar on the deck of 1920 cedar shingled four square in Dorchester. I have two questions for you: 1) Where did…
Building Custom Wood Radiator Covers A few years ago we installed these custom radiators in a home and then were called back to make a custom radiator for this wall hanging radiator which is located in a rear hallway. The client was hoping that a custom wood radiator cover would improve the aesthetics of this…
Image: http://oldwest.witchhunter.net/images/buildings/clapboard/old_West_buidling_clapboard_house_3.jpg Home Maintainence Check List As the weather warms, it’s time to start thinking about the exterior of your home. This Home Maintainence Check List will save you time and money. Here’s a quick Home Maintainence Check List of twenty items to check to keep your house well maintained and fit! 1. Check for loose…
Spring Home Maintenance Check List for Homeowners Image: http://oldwest.witchhunter.net/images/buildings/clapboard/old_West_buidling_clapboard_house_3.jpg As the weather warms, it’s time to start thinking about the exterior of your home. Here’s a quick list of twenty items to check to keep your house well maintained and fit! 1. Check for loose or leaky gutters. 2. Clean gutters and flush the downspouts.…
How To Repair Lawn Irrigation Pipe Lawn irrigation is something most people install and then forget about. Leaks in these types of systems sometimes show up as puddles or geyser’s of water shooting from the ground. Possible causes for damaged irrigation pipe include frost and frozen water damage, cracks or holes caused by lawn equipment…
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