Recent Blog Posts
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June 2, 2011
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 of moulding, correct the error by making a clean cut on the inside of the defect.
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June 2, 2011
It seems everywhere you look nowadays everyone is promoting themselves or their product as "green. " But how do you separate "real green" from "greenwashing" - that is, products that are advertised as green without truly offering environmental or health benefits?
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May 2, 2011
There is more to roofing than just nailing down shingles. A roofing system must also adequately ventilate the attic space. Proper roof ventilation prevents shingles from curling and reduces energy bills.
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May 2, 2011
It's not uncommon to see claims of "Code Approved" printed on some fastener cartons and literature, as well as variations such as "Code Accepted," ICBO Approved," ICBO Certified," and "ICBO Approval Qualifications. " The problem is the words are misleading and may not meet local building codes.
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April 1, 2011
Many times your soil can often be too hard or wet in the spring to consider trying to plant anything. Eventually you’ll be able to plant something, but when? Willi Galloway of eHow.
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April 1, 2011
Going green is not only good for the planet, it can also be good for your wallet. Here are some simple ideas you can do to do two good things at once:Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)Do you know those curly-fry looking light bulbs you’ve seen everywhere?
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March 10, 2011
A recent McGraw-Hill study indicated that green homeowners are more satisfied and believe that green homes are higher quality, easier to maintain, more efficient, and offer health benefits. Studies report that home buyers are willing to pay for these benefits when purchasing their homes.
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February 7, 2011
A stripped screw can make the simplest of jobs a real pain in the neck.
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February 7, 2011
Removing wallpaper from your walls is one of the most tedious tasks you can undertake when considering redecorating the walls inside your house. Problem is you can’t stand that pea green ’60s wallpaper anymore.
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January 5, 2011
When thinking of sandpaper, the first thing that comes to mind is different grades of coarse grits with a paper backing. You also may visualize a lot of strenuous arm-movement while sanding.
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