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Bathroom Storage The topic of increasing bathroom storage always comes up with clients on my bathroom renovations. especially with today’s popular furniture like vanities and huge two person showers… there’s just no room for efficient storage. Or is there? Tips on Increasing Bathroom Storage 1. Shelving: If you have floor space one of the simplest …
Rinnai Value Series Tankless Water Heaters and Scale Control System I’m a big fan of the Rinnai’s Value Series of tankless water heater because it offers an endless supply of hot water and the ability to run multiple appliances at one time. Additionally tankless water heaters saving energy because they only heat water as it’s needed. Recently Rannai came out…
How Deck Sanding Can Improve Your Home’s Resale Value Did you know that deck sanding can dramatically increase the resale value of your home? This DIY tutorial teaches you how to do deck sanding easily. Real estate agents use many techniques to increase the resale value of homes and deck sanding is one of them.…
The Solution to Today’s Dimming Challenges is Choosing the Right Dimmer Today consumers have more choices than ever to fulfill their home lighting needs. The days of a simple incandescent bulb and an on/off switch have evolved and given way to LEDs, CFLs and the ability for residents to manage both their energy usage and…
Bosch CM12 Lightweight and Portable 12-Inch Compound Miter Saw The theory of work smarter not harder also translates to travel and pack lighter! The new Bosch CM12 12-Inch Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw fits that motto by allowing one-handed portability with a well designed and placed handle and it’s no frills design to reduce weight and make this…
Metal Joist Framing Systems A major new trend in the decking industry is the growing use of metal joist framing systems. While treated lumber will remain the most common substructure for residential decks in the near future, builders and homeowners now have the option of using steel and aluminum deck framing systems, which have several…
Master Mechanic 18V NiCd Drill-Driver – A DIYer Delight! My friend Mike tells me that not every homeowner needs or wants to to spend a $200 to $350 plus for a Pro cordless drill. If your a do-it-yourselfer there are effective alternatives to get the job done without breaking the bank. One such option is the…
Plumbing In Cold Walls: I live and work in the Northeast, metro Boston area. When remodeling or building construction we take measures to design and install all plumbing lines inside interior walls and avoid the exterior wall due to the reality of them freezing. I don’t care how well you wrap a pipe and surround…
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