Expert Home Improvement Advice
Multi-Tools Today it seems that every manufacturer is offering some sort of Multi-Tool for the professional and DIY’er. Multi-Tools are great for cutting, sanding, scraping, grinding and polishing especially in tight spots where other large power tools won’t fit. If you’re interested I’ve written reviews for two of these tools: Rockwell Sonicrafter Review and Craftsman…
WeatherShield – The Smarter Treated Wood Today I noticed a new product at The Home Depot, WeatherShield Premium Pressure-Treated Decking. What caught my eye was the warranty for this new type of pressure treated wood. WeatherShield offers a limited lifetime warranty which is guranteed protection against rot, decay and termite damage. If these claims are…
Butt and Pass Window Trim Trimming out a window can be quite simple if you stick to the basics. The simplest window casing consists of flat stock trim with butted corners (butt and pass). Butted window casing works great and eliminates the dreaded “opened” miter joints that are famous with more elaborate miter joints. The…
Master Bedroom Makeover Our new home is about four years old so you might wonder why I’m writing about a Master Bedroom Makeover. We’ve spent the last couple of years buying furniture for the kids rooms and other family rooms. This meant living with our old furniture that my wife had before we got married.…
Fall Landscaping Fall is a great time to get some fall landscaping projects done around your home. Spending some time on your landscaping in the fall can pay big dividends next Spring. Fall landscaping projects can include: planting perennial bulbs, fertilizing your lawn, aerating your lawn, cleaning up leaves and brush, turning over your compost…
Installing Replacement Windows Installing replacement windows is a great DIY project that can help you save thousands of dollars on energy bills over the life of the windows. Replacement window manufacturers have perfected the design of replacement windows so that anyone with moderate do-it-yourself skills can easily install them. I recently helped my dad replace…
Panasonic LCD HDTV I recently purchased the Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV for our Master Bedroom Makeover. I was looking for a great performing LCD High Definition TV at a great price and I found it with this Panasonic LCD set. I really had no need for a 1080 resolution set…
Stamped Concrete Surfaces Recently I had a reader ask me what my thoughts and experieces were with Stamped Concrete. Stamped Concrete is textured and/or colored concrete that resembles stone, cobbles, pavers, and other decorative pavement surfaces. The process of stamping concrete must be done at the time the concrete is placed while it’s still “soft”…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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