Tips For Staining Your Wood Deck
Staining your deck is a fairly simple task and it can keep your deck looking vibrant year after year. If your deck needs to be stained, here’s how to do it:...
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Secrets of Shed Building
Building a shed requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. There is no need to call in professionals, but in order to build a good shed you should...
Spring Maintenance: What to Look for After the Snow Melts
A blanket of snow may be pretty to look at, but what is it covering up? The harsh winter weather takes a toll on the exterior of homes and yards, while much of...
Keeping Your Toolbox Clean And Organized
Making the jobs you do easier involves keeping your tools organized within the toolbox that you put them in. Toolboxes can quickly become a disaster area if...
For Cleaner Air: Carpet or Wood Flooring?
Both the Hardwood flooring and the Carpet industry have their own views on which flooring is the healthiest choice for your home. Below we’ll try to cut...
Tips for Weatherization
Poor weatherproofing cannot only cause discomfort in your home, but also leads to high heat and energy costs that can easily be prevented. Weatherization is a...
How to Build the Perfect Patio
Creating a new living space outside is easier than building one indoors. Building the perfect patio is easier because you do not have to deal with walls,...
Reducing Energy Costs with Energy Saving Products
Your heating system may be taking the summer off, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do more to lower your energy bill. Reducing energy costs in the home is not...
Choosing A Contractor Over Doing It Yourself
Okay, doing it yourself does carry certain perks – for one, taking pride in pointing out your workmanship to friends and family, and secondly, saving money...
What to Look For in Exterior Wood Finishes
The choice of exterior wood finishes is dependent on the manner in which it will be used. All-acrylic latex paints are the most durable house paints, but...
Vinyl Window Installation Tips
It’s best to review manufacturer instructions before installing vinyl windows. However, the following procedures are generally accepted practices to prevent...
Making Good Use Of Bad Cuts
Even the most skilled carpenter can make an error, but just because an error occurs, doesn't mean the job is ruined. If you make a bad cut on an angled piece...
Use System Thinking On Your Next Roofing Project.
There is more to roofing than just nailing down shingles. A roofing system must also adequately ventilate the attic space. Proper roof ventilation prevents...
Moulding, the Choice is Yours
Nothing accentuates your craftsmanship better than a decorative chair rail or crown moulding. That's why it's important to choose the right material for the...