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Spring Is Here – Get Your Yard Ready For Summer Here in New England we are coming off one of the worst winters I can remember in a VERY long time. Now that Spring has finally arrived I’ve been busy planning spring landscaping projects that will ensure our yard is looking it’s best this summer.…
Concrete Blisters Last week was one of those weeks when it seemed everything went wrong on one of my commercial building projects. First we found out that our siding product was defective and then a slab we poured for a vehicle service bay had blistered concrete! Needless to say you can see the final verdict…
And the winner is…. The contest is now closed. I wanted to quickly thank Black & Decker for sponsoring this great giveaway. I also wanted to thank everyone that entered. Ok…so the big winner is…..Russ! Congratulations Russ. Be sure to watch for an email so I can get your mailing address and have Black &…
WASHINGTON –American Wood Council President Robert Glowinski today released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement to promote the use of wood as a Green Building material. “Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a three-part strategy that recognizes the role wood plays in construction as a green building material. I commend…
HomeRight’s Ultimate Home Painting Kit With spring quickly approaching it’s likely that painting projects are on your home improvement to do list sometime soon. I’m excited to announce some great giveaway prizes from the folks at HomeRight. They are offering 20 lucky winners their Ultimate Home Painting Kit. PaintStick EZ-Twist Painting System PaintStick EZ-Twist Painting…
Dow Announces Development of a new Polymeric Flame Retardant Technology for Polystyrene Foam Building Insulation Products Today I received a very interesting and exciting press release from the folks at DOW. They are developing a fire retardant for XPS and EPS Foam Insulation Products. This is likely to have a huge impact on the building…
Logitech Squeezebox™ Touch A multi-room sound system is something we planned for when we built the new house. I installed two things to help facilitate a multi-room sound system including structured wiring and a built-in speaker system. We already have a very nice stereo system along with a computer network. So the last piece of…
LiftMaster Garage Door Opener Won’t Close Door I’ve been a huge fan of LiftMaster Garage Door Openers for years. I like them so much because they work very well and last a long time. So this winter when I started having trouble with my door opener I was a bit puzzled and frustrated. However, as…
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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