Slider Door Adjustment

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Replacing A Screen

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Bosch L-BOXX 3D

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Bathroom Duct Venting

By Robert Robillard

Bathroom shower Vent This article will address bathroom duct venting options.  The two most common ways to route duct work to vent bathroom moist air outside are: 1. through the ceiling and out through an exterior wall. 2. through the ceiling and out through the roof. Of the two bathroom duct venting options. a vent…

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How To Build A Wood Shed

By Robert Robillard

Building A Wood shed A customer of mine asked me to construct a wood storage shed for them behind their garage. The firewood is currently being stored against the back of the garage and the lack of gutters has rain water cascading onto the wood pile.  This is part 1 of a series on How…

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Installing A Bathroom Vent Duct

By Robert Robillard

Photos: Concord Carpenter Venting A Bathroom This article is about installing a bathroom vent duct. Recently a client asked me to evaluate her bathroom fan and how difficult it would be installing a bathroom vent duct. The existing fan was not removing the steam from the bathroom during showers. Avoid Long Runs When I inspected…

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Bosch 12 Volt PB120 Radio

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 12 Volt PB120 Radio Review During the recent 2013 World of Concrete Convention in Las Vegas, Bosch introduced a new product to their lineup. That little Bosch gem is the Bosch 12 Volt PB120 Radio , a compact and totally portable job site radio. Specifications: Let’s talk specifications for a minute: The Bosch 12 Volt…

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How To Insulate An Attic Hatch

By Robert Robillard

Prevent Heat Loss Through The Attic Door Or Hatch Many attics have hatch access doors that are uninsulated.  Attic hatches can be huge air leaks and sources of radiant heat loss and they are rarely addressed.  This article will address How To insulate an attic hatch . The Attic Hatch Is A BIG Energy Loss…

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