How To Build A Wood Shed

By Robert Robillard

Building A Wood shed A customer of mine asked me to construct a wood storage shed for them behind their garage. The firewood is currently being stored against the back of the garage and the lack of gutters has rain water cascading onto the wood pile.  This is part 1 of a series on How…

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Installing A Bathroom Vent Duct

By Robert Robillard

Photos: Concord Carpenter Venting A Bathroom This article is about installing a bathroom vent duct. Recently a client asked me to evaluate her bathroom fan and how difficult it would be installing a bathroom vent duct. The existing fan was not removing the steam from the bathroom during showers. Avoid Long Runs When I inspected…

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Building A Wood Shed

By Robert Robillard

Building A Wood Shed For Firewood Storage This article is part 2 from the first article “How To Build A Wood Shed.” Securing the Rafters This morning I added Simpson hurricane ties to the rafters. Because this wood shed is open and this area in front of it are wide open fields and windy, I…

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Tips On Cleaning Wood Siding

By Robert Robillard

How To Clean Wood Siding A common problem with all types of house siding is dirt and mold. Sometimes siding that looks like it needs a new coat of paint, really only need a good scrubbing this article will provide you with time saving tips on cleaning wood siding. The most time-consuming—but thorough—way to wash…

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Prefinished Bamboo Flooring

By Robert Robillard

Pre-finished Bamboo Flooring Tips Hi Rob, great website! I was wondering, do you have any helpful hints on installing pre-finished, solid, bamboo flooring? It’s the first time I’ll be laying down a floor so any comments that might save me from ripping it up later would be helpful… Thanks Mary Thanks for the question Mary.…

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Save Money with a Programable Thermostat

By Robert Robillard

Image: images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com Turning down your thermostat by just a few degrees in the winter can save 5-10% on your overall heating bill. The best way to achieve this is through the use of a programmable thermostat and its setback feature. You can program your thermostat to set the temperature back until the next pre-programed time…

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Porch Column Replacement

By Robert Robillard

Replacing A Wood Column With A Fiberglass Column These 8″ round, wood, porch columns are approximately 15 years old and severely rotted. The lack of a gutter above didn’t help matters either.  this article will explain the steps necessary for a porch column replacement. Both porch column bases are completely rotted and a colony of…

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Seal Attic Air Leaks

By Robert Robillard

Seal Attic Air Leaks and Save Money on Heating Bills Attic heat loss due to air leakage accounts for one-quarter to one-third of your annual heating bill! Insulation itself does not stop the air leaks – you need to stop air leaks in order to let the insulation do its job. TIP:  Blackened insulation is…

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