Protect Your Carpets When Remodeling

By Robert Robillard

Using Tyvek or  plastic to protect carpet floors Recently we were remodeling and used up all of our floor protector roll.   Carpenter and friend George Gulser  showed me a trick he learned while working at a boat yard in North Carolina.  This tip can be useful when using plastic type sheeting on the floors and…

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Looking Behind Walls With An Bosch Inspection Scope

By Robert Robillard

Locating A Roof Leak With A Bosch Inspection Scope: I recently was asked to evaluate a wet spot on the floor of a 3rd floor attic.    The leak was under some skylights and the owner was unsure if rain came in an opened skylight or if she had a leak. My first thought was to check…

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Protecting Windows During Remodeling

By Robert Robillard

Taking Precautions To Protecting Windows During Remodeling: On a recent project we were hired to remove a second floor balcony.  Anytime your removing parts or performing demolition you need to consider what the debris will land on. On this project we tried to remove the balcony components and hand them down to a person.  In…

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Remodeling Cost Vs. Value Report

By Robert Robillard

2010-11 Remodeling Cost Vs. Value Report   The 2010-2011 Remodeling Cost Vs Value Report is out.  Below is a summary of the most important information.  Basically I was interested in seeing what gives my clients the best return on investment [ROI].  You can read the entire report here. Replacement projects have been king these past…

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Left Over Building Materials

By Robert Robillard

Save Extra Remodeling Materials Save your left over building materials left overs and cut off for future repairs. One of the first things I ask a client when doing repairs is do they have any left overs [extra tile, roof shingles, trim or wall paper] from when the original work was done. This is important…

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Start Your DIY Project Out of Sight

By Robert Robillard

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…

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How To Install Aromatic Cedar In A Closet

By Robert Robillard

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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Bathroom Remodeling Tips

By Robert Robillard

Bathroom Remodeling Ideas People are rushed, worried, and strung out today due to our fast paced culture and we all could use a break! One way some people unwind is by rushing off to a spa to get that relaxed, pampered feeling.  But what if you could have that experience in your own home? Here…

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