Linoleum Flooring

By Robert Robillard

Resilient flooring: Linoleum Most people I know turn their nose when the word linoleum is mentioned.  That’s partly due to the reputation of the old vinyl floors that were used decades ago. Over the last ten years linoleum has made a huge comeback and this is largely due to its “green status” and bright, lively…

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Onfloor Floor Refinishing Tool

By Robert Robillard

Floor Refinishing – One Tool Does Hardwood, Concrete And Outdoor Decks Home remodeling has enemies, most notably time & money. I’ve always wished there was a tool that would provide you the muscle you need to defend yourself from these neighborhood bullies. For deck restoration it’s hard to find a machine or complete process that’s…

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Garage Floor Options

By Robert Robillard

Photo by Chip Cheagle“ What Color Is Your Garage Floor? Guest post by Genevieve. Today’s garages take on a lot of different functions. They are a place to put your car(s), your tools and sports equipment, and your extra fridge for your extra beer. They may be turned into a storage shed, a workshop, or…

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Framing Small Steps

By Robert Robillard

A Suspicious Bump Out When we first looked at at this bump out at the stairs we thought that maybe there was a hidden pipe that the previous owner did not want to pay a plumber to move. So they carpeted it. [bottom right of photo close up of bump out]  We see stuff like…

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Preparing for Hardwood Flooring

By Robert Robillard

Preparations for Hardwood Flooring A major part of this remodel we needed to begin preparing for hardwood flooring.   Part of this process was to rip up the entire first floor carpet and kitchen linoleum and prepare the surface to receive hardwood flooring. Bookcases and fireplace issues The bookcases seen above and below were removed to…

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Glass Enclosed Mudroom

By Robert Robillard

Removing The Fishbowl! This week it’s been HOT HOT HOT! We’re working on Lang Street glass enclosed mudroom. In this post we were tasked with removing this glass enclosed mudroom entry way, which I refer to as the fish bowl, as well as the door and surrounding floor tile. Click on photos to enlarge. The…

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