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Falling in LOVE with the dumpster bag ~ Rain Can’t Stop Me Now! Spring is now in full force and Summer is just around the corner here in MA. It’s always nice to see our friends and neighbors out as the weather warms up and we look forward to summer. Without the forecast of cold…
Adding Trim and Siding To ConCrete Block Garage Wall My recent customer and friend Jon S. asked me to help him give his cinder-block garage a makeover. This is how he described the garage before the makeover: “We’ve always loved the charm of our classic New England village colonial style; it’s the kind of house a…
Senco Auto-Feed Screw Driving System Featuring DuraSpin: Senco, recently introducted two new corded auto-feed screwdriver systems featuring DuraSpin technology: the DS325AC and the DS340AC. Designed for the Pro who is looking for a solution to save time and backbreaking labor when dealing with high volume screw fastening applications. The Senco Auto-Feed Screw Driving Systems includes a Senco screwdriver, an industrial grade aluminum auto-feed…
Masonry Wall Repair Dear Concord Carpenter, I have to repair this cracked wall and have never done this before, so I’m asking for your guidance. I am looking for your comments & suggestions for an appropriate fix without completely rebuilding the stairs & retaining wall. How would you approach this repair? Would you excavate the crack…
Rust-Oleum® two-part water based EPOXYShield® for Garage or Basement Floors: Rustoleum recently sent me their two-part water-based Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield epoxy paint to review. According to Rust-Oleum® their epoxy formula has superior adhesion and durability. They also claim their epoxy resists abrasion, chemical and water damage. I was curious to see how it would fair on my shop floor.…
QMotion Revolutionizes Motorized Window Coverings with Affordable, Safe Cordless Shades The folks at QMotion™ recently sent me their QMotion Motorized Window Shades to evaluate and install. I first saw a version of these shades at the Build Boston trade show and thought what a fantastic idea. QMotion Motorized Window Shades are motorized shades that…
Addressing Home Energy Loss It’s no surprise that the cost of heating and cooling a home is top of mind for homeowners. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average household spends at least $2,000 a year on energy bills – over half of which goes to heating and cooling costs. As homeowners look…
Weather Concerns Top-of-Mind with Homeowners When Making Plans to Replace Roof More than half of U.S. homeowners* (55 percent) expect to replace their roof five or more years from now. Those expecting to replace their roofs believe that unexpected severe weather that deeply damages their current roof will be the key reason for their roof…
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