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Window Replacement Using Anderson A Series On this recent project we were hired to replace four wood casement windows that had rotted. These windows were fifteen years old and high quality when bought. Water infiltration is a major issue with homeowners. I get complaints each week about water that leaks in and around windows. Flashing’s…
Bookcases and built-ins can transform a room. Not only can they be aesthetically pleasing but also functional as well. Many times people choose to have a custom built in made to fit into a specific spot. In this case the homeowners had a built in desk area that they wanted to transform into storage space. At the…
WoodTrac Ceiling System Many homeowners are faced with a difficult choice when finishing basements or other rooms with important utilities located in the ceilings. Typical ceiling options are: 1) Finish the ceiling with drywall to make the room feel more “normal” 2) Install a dropped ceiling to maintain easy access to important utilities Advantages to…
Accent Lighting Basics: Installing Rope Lighting Rope lights are a super easy way to introduce accent lighting and color into your lighting design. There are many uses for rope lighting and they work so well because of their versatility. A common use for rope lights is as a cove or accent light. Rope lights placed…
Damage To Screens From Pets Question For a Reader: Rosie Luneau Message: The main reason I need to rescreen my porch is because my dog “out of the blue” has decided to push through the screens, even though his doggy door was just fine for the past two years! I just found out about…
Start Your Project In The Least Conspicuous Spot As a new carpenter we often joked that it was nice to “learn as you earn” and “by the time we’re done with this we’ll be a pro – but probably won’t do this for another five years and have to start from scratch again. “When doing…
Installing Mounting Blocks For Electrical Boxes Mounting a new light fixture or other item onto a clapboard or vinyl sided home can be problematic due to the fact that the house siding is not a flat surface. In the case of a light fixture you can use a specially molded light weight house siding mounting…
Photo: CedarSafe aromatic cedar boards come in a box that cost approx $25.00 and covers 15 square feet. Installing An Aromatic Cedar Lined Closet In the past few years I’ve seen an increase in closet makeovers. Cedar closets are often asked for by homeowners as are a great DIY project. This article will focus on…
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