Fypon PVC Trellis System

By Robert Robillard

Fypon Trellis When contractor Steve Roth purchased a dilapidated 1900s era two-story home during a foreclosure sale in Archbold, Ohio his mind was set on transforming the structure into a duplex home. He used a variety of low-maintenance building materials to replace rotting exterior materials. One of the products he used, a PVC trellis system…

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How To Remove A Rust Stain Off Concrete Or Bluestone

By Robert Robillard

Techniques and Tips For Cleaning Rust From Concrete Remove stubborn rust stain fast and easily. Many homes have concrete and blue-stone walkways, steps and patios.  The problem is rust stains can occur from patio furniture, umbrella stands, fire pits or toys.  These stains can very difficult to remove. Detailed below step by step are the…

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LAVA Infrared Radiant Heating Panels

By Robert Robillard

LAVA Infrared Radiant Heating Panels, A New Way to Heat Never to be outdone WarmlyYours, a leader in radiant floor heating is soon to be offering wall mounted infrared panel heaters call LAVA . One panel in particular is both a heater and mirror. Infrared Heating Mirror: The LAVA Infrared Radiant Heating Panels can even reduce your heating expenses.…

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Five Curb Appeal Tips

By Robert Robillard

  Five Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home   With the abundance of homes currently on the market, the buyer is king. Though home sales can be tough in this environment, there are several ways to stay ahead of the game, and it has everything to do with first impressions. Think about a…

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Steel Deck Framing System

By Robert Robillard

Steel Deck Framing System eliminates the need for pressure treated wood deck frames Trex Elevations™  will manufacture and market new Trex Elevations Steel Deck Framing – a Steel Deck Framing System that offers   superior longevity performance and aesthetics as Trexdecking and railing products. Trex Elevations is a dual-coated, galvanized steel, which not only looks great but…

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Filling Radiator Pipe Holes In Floors

By Robert Robillard

Patching Radiator Holes In Floors:  Antique Floors   Dear: Concord Carpenter, I recently removed several radiators from my 300 year old home. The floors are antique and I do not want to replace the floor boards if I don’t have to as I may be unlikely to replicate the patina. Do you have any creative…

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Building A Window Seat

By Robert Robillard

How to Build A Window Seat Window seats are and attractive way to decorate  alcoves or add useful and attractive detail to a deep dog house dormer. A window seat, in order to look right, should fit wall to wall and stop below the window trim which usually means customer work.    Stopping at the window sill…

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Installing Electric Towel Warmers

By Robert Robillard

Heated Towel Warmers I woke up this New England morning, to a cold house.  Blame the Ole Yankee for the lack of heat: I refuse to turn on the furnace until at least November.  As I do every fall morning I sprinted to the shower to escape the cold! Whether it’s to relax after long…

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