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Engaging our youth in the Trades – Changing our Perceptions A College Education As a parent, I want what’s best for my children, and for the past twenty years a college education has been touted as the way to ensure a well paying job and good quality of life. In 2012 college graduates over…
Image: remodel.net Green Building Tackling any remodel is difficult, making it Eco-friendly is even more difficult. Green remodeling or sustainable building combines water conservation, energy conservation and renewable energy technologies to create a proactive, passive (not passive solar) home. Key points for green building also follow a building design to reduce the overall impact of…
Sustainable and Green Initiatives Many people believe in the importance of sustainability and green initiatives but will never get a chance to build a new home incorporating their beliefs. in this situation the best you can hope for is to focus on making your home energy efficient. Many live in older homes that are inefficient…
Build A Hidden Water Feature Statues, vases, disappearing fountains and rock fountains are becoming popular backyard focal points. Just go to any garden shop and you’ll see dozens of options for Koi ponds, waterfalls and basin fountains. Installing a disappearing or hidden-basin water fountain doesn’t take up as much space as a waterfall or Koi…
Black And Decker Cordless Sweeper Vacuum Model – LSWV36 At a price of $149.99 the powerful Black And Decker 36V Lithium Ion Sweeper Vacuum i just what the doctor ordered for DIY and yard work projects. I’ve been using my Sweeper Vac for a month now and the Lithium- ion rechargeable battery powers this vac a long, long time. A Variable…
Photos: concord carpenter Insulating Pipes and Taping Heat Ducts Most hot water heat pipes in homes are uninsulated, which results in lost heat and causes the boiler to work harder, thereby increasing energy costs. Insulating pipes and taping heat ducts can go a long way toward increase your heating system’s efficiency. Insulating Pipes When insulating…
Bosch L-BOXX 3D Customizable Storage Compartment As a professional re-modeler/finish carpenter I find the best use of my tools, fasteners, and glues begins with efficient storage. I find that I am constantly using over a dozen different types and sizes of fasteners ranging from nails to screws, washer, and other parts. Every fastener has multiple boxes and storage and organization can…
Air Leaks In HVAC Duck Work Our home’s ducts are a common source of energy losses. Heat duct leaks are inevitable but can be significantly reduced. According to Energy Star, Heat duct leaks and HVAC leaks reduce heating and cooling system efficiency by as much as 20%. Sealing and insulating ducts increases efficiency, lowers energy…
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