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Image: Concord Lumbers “on the level.” Diagram using Forester Moulding’s Custom Series – Fairhaven Mantel Designing Built In Bookcases A fireplace is the focal point of any room. If you are looking for a great way to dress up the look your room, consider having bookcases and a custom mantle installed. In the finish carpentry…
Below is the original bookcases that I removed prior to building and installing a custom mantle. Stock Size Mantle vs. Semi-Custom Mantles Many fireplaces built in today’s homes are of a standard size and easily accept a catalog purchased mantle. These mantles usually come shipped in a box in three pieces. The three pieces are…
How to Clean Your Refrigerator’s Condenser Coil and Other Tips Simple maintenance and cleaning procedures can greatly extend the life and efficiency of your refrigerator. Tools Needed: Flashlight Vacuum with nozzle attachment Coil cleaning brush Damp cloths or paper towels Screwdriver (depends on model) Something to protect the floor, such as a cardboard, furniture…
Dealing With A door That Does Not Close or Latch You’re trying to close a door in your house and it won’t latch. Or you have to lift or put a shoulder into the door in order to get it to latch or lock. Most likely you have an alignment issue at the strike or…
Built-In Desks, Niches and Spaces Built-ins transform dead space in your house into functional spaces and help you get organized by adding new storage options without adding onto your home. Well designed built-ins should tie in with other architectural elements in your house, such as crown molding, trim and wainscoting. Homework Alcove This homework station…
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…
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,…
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