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Converting A Closet Into A Wine Cellar Storing wine does not necessarily mean you need a huge project of installing a wine closet or wine cellar. Look for Available Space When considering installing a wine closet look for available or unused space such as a small closet, the dead space under stairs, an alcove or…
Swapping Out A Bathroom Fan While are remodeling this bathroom we decided to change out the 23 year old existing exhaust fan with a new, properly sized Panasonic WhisperCeiling exhaust fan. We felt the existing fan was too noisy and not large enough to handle the bathroom size. After measuring the room and using the bathroom…
Building A Firewood Storage Shed This article is about building a firewood shed. This morning was was cool and a perfect morning to install the roofing. I installed a rubberized membrane [ice and water shield] on the roof sheathing as a redundancy layer under the shingles. This membrane runs up the side wall of the…
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…
Photos: concord carpenter Insulating Pipes and Taping Heat Ducts Most hot water heat pipes in homes are uninsulated, which results in lost heat and causes the boiler to work harder, thereby increasing energy costs. Insulating pipes and taping heat ducts can go a long way toward increase your heating system’s efficiency. Insulating Pipes When insulating…
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…
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…
Air Leaks In HVAC Duck Work Our home’s ducts are a common source of energy losses. Heat duct leaks are inevitable but can be significantly reduced. According to Energy Star, Heat duct leaks and HVAC leaks reduce heating and cooling system efficiency by as much as 20%. Sealing and insulating ducts increases efficiency, lowers energy…
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