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Tool Gift Guides – By Pro’s Who Know Today is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and it’s the perfect time to buy a gift for someone that’s a contractor, carpenter, DIY’er or professional tradesman. Every year I create a great holiday Gift Guide to help you pick the best tools and…
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…
Tools For Everyone This Year Each year we create a fun Holiday Gift Guide that shows off some of our favorite tools and suggestions for gifts. The guide covers everything from simple DIY’er type tools all the way up to very expensive must have tools for contractors. This year’s guide offers up a wide selection…
Built-In Dog Shower = Happier Owner and Dog Recently while working with a customer on a new house design they mentioned that one of the “must haves” on the project included a dedicated, built-in dog shower. At first I thought he might be joking but he was dead serious. After doing some research I quickly…
Custom Gable Pediments by Fypon Adorn Custom Home The difference between a house you’ve seen a million times and one that leaves a lasting architectural image in your brain can be the little things. We just finished building a gorgeous custom home with a very traditional New England farm house feel. The house features several…
Basement Insulation – Walls Basement insulation is far more complicated than insulating regular wood framed walls. In fact, improperly insulated basement walls are one of the biggest reasons for mold in homes. If you don’t do this correctly you’ll be exposing your family to dangerous mold exposure. In this article I’ll show you How To…
IRWIN Marples – Woodworking Series Blades Earlier this year IRWIN Tools introduced several new products including their new line of Marples Woodworking Series Saw Blades. Marples blades are made in Italy to the highest standards of precision for woodworking and carpentry. IRWIN Marples blades are specifically designed for extended life, flawless finish and ultimate precision.…
Home Staging After endless hours scouring over the newspaper and internet for real estate advertisements, a property that resembles your ‘dream house’ finally decides to present itself. The size and layout seem perfectly tailored to your needs, which ultimately convinces you to make the arrangement for a house-viewing. However, upon arrival, you find that the…
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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