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Constructing a Custom Wood Counter-top I decided to install a solid wood counter-top and came across DeVos Custom Woodworking, a small millshop in Texas, that does some real slick stuff with wood. DeVos Custom Woodworking is a small family business. They operate out of a small shop just outside Austin Texas where they have been…
Making Custom Wood Counter-tops Choosing and having a wood counter top is more than just an aesthetic decision. Over the next few days I will be posting on my experience with working with DeVos Custom Woodworking, a mill shop that specialized in solid wood surfaces. DeVos Custom Woodworking is located in Texas and I found them on the Internet…
SSAFETOUCH A Fiberglass Insulation SAFETOUCH™ Fiberglass-Free Insulation has no glass dust and no added chemicals. Just a soft, durable and healthy insulation made from the same polyester fibers used in your clothes and bedding. This innovative insulation is manufactured out of polyester and is not considered a food source for mold growth. Because of this…
Removing Snow From Composite Decks With winter upon us and snow and ice everywhere you should be aware how to properly remove snow and ice from a PVC or composite deck. Many people go to the hardware store and buy anything in a bag that claims to melt snow and ice. The problem with that is…
Leviton Renu Collection Is Full Of Color Leviton’s new line of electrical switches, outlets and wall plates allows homeowners to change out colorful faces in a snap Leviton has introduced Leviton Renu, a new collection of electrical wiring devices, including switches, outlets, dimmers and wall plates, which feature easily changeable face-plates that are available in 20…
Fail-Safe Form Footer System When at the 2010 Remodeling Show in Baltimore I came across a booth that had a pretty cool footing system called the Fail-Safe Form Footer. The Fail-Safe Form Footer was invented to reduce the risk of footer failure in the building and deck industry. Designed to conform to the I.R.C. 2006 Building Codes for…
Portsmouth™ Collection from American Standard Water Efficient Bathroom Collection Sparkles with Old World Charm Characterized by exquisite detail and workmanship that is reminiscent of Colonial Virginia, the Portsmouth Collection extends throughout the bath with a complete range of solid brass bathroom faucets. Beneath its traditional styling, all Portsmouth bathroom sink models are WaterSense®-certified for water…
Balcony Removal A cantilever is a beam supported on only one end. The beam carries the load to the support where it is resisted by moment and shear stress.[1] Cantilever construction allows for overhanging structures without external bracing. Cantilevers can also be constructed with trusses or slabs. This is in contrast to a simply supported…
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