Expert Home Improvement Advice
Concrete Construction During Winter We often get questions about winter construction and more specifically whether or not concrete construction can occur in the winter months. Although not ideal, it is very normal for concrete construction to occur during the winter months. We just broke ground on an addition for a commercial car dealership building and…
Kreg Jigs and Kreg Joinery™ Kreg Jigs are one of those tools that you really need to use in order to understand how amazing they really are. Kreg Jigs are a system of jigs used for creating efficient, strong pocket hole joints used for a number of woodworking applications such as cabinet face frames, picture…
Building Permits And Why You Need Them If you’re looking to make significant, non-cosmetic (painting, plastering) changes to your home, you’ll need individual permits from your city housing board. Though permit requirements vary from city to city (and by the size and scope of your plan) generally you’ll need a permit for major structural or…
Porter-Cable C2004-WK Compressor The folks at Porter-Cable recently sent me their all new C2004-WK pancake compressor to evaluate. The C2004-WK just hit the stores in October just in time for the holidays. Read on to learn more about the new compressor and our thoughts. C2004-WK Features 165 psi max pressure, 4 gallon tank for longer…
FEIN MultiMaster Rebate Just in time for Christmas the folks at Tool King have a great rebate on the most popular multi tool today, the FEIN MultiMaster. This is a limited time offer from now until December 27, 2010. Don’t miss this exclusive offer to save on an impressive tool. The FEIN MultiMaster is the…
Home Depot Sales for Christmas Season Home Depot has some great sales starting for the Christmas Season. Below are some of the latest offerings including a really great 20% off Dyson Vacuums online! Check out these great sales by clicking on the banners.
2010 Sears Holiday Sales Events Christmas is just around the corner and we wanted to share some great Sears Deals. Check out each of the banners below for great Black Friday savings, along with Thanksgiving Weekend sales. Don’t miss out on the lowest prices of the year.
How To Insulate Rim Joists We’ve written a number of articles on insulating basements including; insulating basement walls, insulating basement floors and basement insulation options. In this article I want to focus on rim joist insulation and the options that are available. Rim Joist Spray Foam Spray foam insulation is the best way to insulate…
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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