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Temporary Job Site Safety In the masonry restoration industry we almost never have the luxury of working on unoccupied buildings. The job site is always at schools, condos, office, or church buildings. Buildings that have people living or working in them at all hours of the day. When working on buildings of this type, not only is…
The “Blow Out” Method to Winterize Your Irrigation System If you live in a cold climate you need to consider taking precautions to avoid damage to your irrigation system. This article will show you how to winterize your irrigation system and save you hundreds of dollars by teaching you how to do this procedure yourself.…
Sealing Granite Counter Tops Sealing granite counters is important because contrary to popular belief granite is porous. Applying a high quality sealer helps block liquids [stains] from seeping into the granite. It does this by absorbing into the pores of the stone. Stains and discolorations often develop on granite from red wine, certain juices, cooking…
Hiding Speaker Wire Behind Crown Molding A client of mine asked for me to install crown molding in his living room. We always buy the moldings we install at Anderson McQuiad, a local mill shop. All the moldings are made on site and always have very sharp, detailed profiles. This particular molding is made…
How To Wash House Siding The two reasons to wash the exterior of your house are the siding is dirty and looks crappy or you are preparing for the application of paint. Washing of cedar clapboards prior to painting is not only part of the prep process but a best practice. Paint Failure: According to…
Framing A Decorative Tray Ceiling A tray ceiling is a rectangular architectural feature that is either inverted or recessed. Tray ceilings can be plain, ornate, subtle or dramatic and almost always make a statement! When people install tray ceilings they almost always install accent or rope lighting above it. Tray ceilings are often found in…
Repairing Rotted Window Sills With Dutchman Patches Look at any wood exterior building and you’ll notice that the windowsills take a beating form mother nature. Windowsills by design are sloped but still basically a horizontal shelf where water and snow can accumulate. Add to that a house without gutters and you’re a candidate for windowsill…
How to use Metal Studs for strapping and leveling a Ceiling When remodeling a space or converting an unfinished space to a living space the ceiling can often be a source of frustration if it is out of level. Whether it impacts the look of your door trim or makes for adding crown molding or…
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