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Moisture Entering House Wall – Improper Roof and Wall Flashing The picture below is a before picture of a recent rot repair job we did. From the driveway this discolored wall looks like a mildew problem that could easily be cured by cleaning with bleach. Well that’s what I thought too until I was up…
Stop Drafty Outlets Electrical boxes that house outlets and light switches are a huge source for lost heat. Sealing drafty outlets is easy to do with foam covers. For a few bucks you can purchase foam gaskets that will help reduce drafts and heat loss. These foam gaskets are 2 1/2″ wide and 4″ high…
How To Install Kitchen Pantry Cabinets Today’s project was to install pantry cabinets made by Bertch Legacy. The cabinets that the customer chose is called Royale Birch with white paint & brown glaze and will fill the recessed area shown below. The homeowner decided that adding cabinets to this unused wall would…
How To Install an Awning Today was a first. A longtime client of mine asked me to install a SunSetter Awning on her house above her deck door. This article discusses installing a Sunsetter awning and some tips and techniques I learned. The awning came carefully and smartly packaged with all the fasteners needed for…
Hi Robert, Plywood Rot and Copper Flashing Question I saw your deck flashing “how to” on your blog. Thanks for the tutorial, it has been very helpful. I’m in the process of doing something similar on the deck of 1920 cedar shingled four square in Dorchester. I have two questions for you: 1) Where did…
Building Custom Wood Radiator Covers A few years ago we installed these custom radiators in a home and then were called back to make a custom radiator for this wall hanging radiator which is located in a rear hallway. The client was hoping that a custom wood radiator cover would improve the aesthetics of this…
Relocating A Shower Head Question Hi! I have been reading your blog, and enjoy the tips you present. I have a shower question. Right now my shower head is on a wall all it’s own. I would like to put the shower head/faucet on the facing wall. My house is on a slab. How huge…
Image: http://oldwest.witchhunter.net/images/buildings/clapboard/old_West_buidling_clapboard_house_3.jpg Home Maintainence Check List As the weather warms, it’s time to start thinking about the exterior of your home. This Home Maintainence Check List will save you time and money. Here’s a quick Home Maintainence Check List of twenty items to check to keep your house well maintained and fit! 1. Check for loose…
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