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Lint Build Up and Dryer Related Fires The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that over 15,000 dryer-related fires occur each year, causing an estimated $ 97 million in property loss. Clean Your Dryer and Vent To Prevent A House Fire Today while emptying the clothes dryer with full intentions to fold and put away…
Reduce Energy Costs: When people search the internet for the phrase “How to insulate an attic hatch” their more than likely concerned about their home heat retaining efficiency, or lack thereof. Attic hatches are a huge source of air leaks and radiant heat loss. Heat rises and you can bet your paycheck that your losing a ton of heat…
Bathroom Remodeling Many people do not know how to plan a bathroom remodel. As a restoration contractor I have seen many situations where homeowners have spend thousands of dollars in restorations that commence with no planning, no idea of a budget and unrealistic expectations. Planning A Stress-free Bathroom Remodel Project Many a folk hastily jump into…
KLEERWRAP Postwraps Save Installation Time and Money KleerWrap a Westfield, Massachusetts company and American manufacturer of cellular PVC trim products, decking, moldings, and PVC sheet stock recently introduced an easy, cost-effective and fast way to wrap support posts with PVC trim. Called the KLEERWrap Post Wrap, all a contractor has to do is cut the…
Repairing A Larson Storm Door My Larson storm door recently started dragging and sticking on the door handle side at the threshold when opened. Looking closer at the hinges it appeared that the screws were loose and it was time for a storm door repair. A closer look and attempts to tighten the screws revealed…
Metal Roofs On Rise I have three theories on why you see more metal roofs are on the rise. First, let’s look at the state of Maine where metal roofs are common. Many of the roofs you see in Maine are the old, thin tin “barn roofs” which were very popular on agricultural buildings. These…
Reworking a Gas Fireplace and Mantel Friday the Limestone hearth and surround was installed around the fireplace. Today we had planned on installing a new fireplace mantel. This [photo below] is what I saw when I walked in this morning. The painter will finish up this room tomorrow. Premier Mantels: Algonquin Style The Algonquin Mantle…
Remodeling Without a Conscience Remodel or Remuddle? Everyone knows what remodeling is but what is remuddle? Remuddling is to remodel a building or room in a way that obscures or destroys key aspects of the original design. There’s a ton of stuff to read out there that portray the remodeling process as fun, glamorous…
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