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Crown Molding Lighting Installing crown molding lighting in any room greatly enhances a homes decor. Using rope lighting in combination with crown moldings is a great way to provide accent lighting and aesthetic beauty. In the picture below, the crown molding, was used to distinguish the transition for the barrel ceiling and wall as well…
Insulation and Air Leak Sealing Air leak sealing and insulating the “envelope” of your home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort. You can save up to 10-20% of your heating and cooling costs. Attic insulation and air leaks…
20 Ladder Safety Tips Every year falls from ladder account for an increasing number of severe injuries and even death. Here are a few ladder safety pointers, some you may know and others you may not know: Ladder Safety is Serious: A rigid ladder should be leaned against a vertical wall or other structure at…
Where is Insulation Needed In Your Home? Finding the source of where your home is not efficient on energy use is the first step in cutting energy costs. Part of that means determining where insulation is needed the most. The following represents the average breakdown of where energy usage and its “energy waste” come from:…
NEW DeWalt TSTAK products Three New Units Here at A Concord Carpenter we LOVE organization. In fact, as the owner of a remodeling business, organization is key to my success and a necessity to ensure I stay profitable. Organization saves me time, and time is money in this business, so when I saw the three…
A Well-Insulated House A well-insulated house, free from air leaks is warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and quieter year-round. The end result is less energy is needed! Whenever given the option on adding house insulation choose more over less, BUT make sure you take the time to seal air leaks first. Adding…
Woodworking Show The Woodworking Shows is a traveling woodworking show that visits dozens of cities each year. At these shows, are tool and product demonstrations, educational seminars, hands-on training, and great discounts on new tools. For the past 30 years, The Woodworking Shows have established a following of woodworkers passionate about tools, techniques and hands…
Use Less Fossil Fuel Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Top 10 Things to Reduce Global Warming: Here are 10 simple actions you can take to help reduce…
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