Expert Home Improvement Advice
Minimum Levels Of Insulation The U.S. Department of Energy recommends the following R values of insulation for renovations of homes located in New England. The recommendations are cost-effective levels of insulation for this area. Recommended R Values for Existing Homes Ceilings/Attic = R49 to R60 Walls = R11 to R22 Floor = R25 to R30…
Nail Gun Reviews On Home Construction Improvement We’ve written reviews on quite a few nail guns lately so I thought it was time to gather them all up and write a summary. As we create more nail gun reviews this article will be updated accordingly. Duo-Fast DF350S Strip Nailer Review The new Duo-Fast DF350S Strip…
Proper Humidity Levels Proper humidity levels in your home are crucial because low humidity, less than 30 percent, can be damaging to wooden furniture, floors, electronics and paint. In addition to low humidity levels causing moisture to get sucked out of surfaces in your home, it can also cause discomfort and may pose health risks…
Synthetic Roofing Lately I’ve been getting lots of questions about synthetic roofing products especially synthetic slate roof tiles. Here in New England there are still older buildings with real slate roofs and they are amazingly beautiful. However, the cost to both construction and maintain real slate roofs has become so expensive that most owner’s can’t…
Semi-Custom Cabinets I’ve designed quite a few kitchen, mudroom and bathroom cabinet layouts over the years using semi-custom cabinets. Semi-custom cabinetry allows the designer quite a bit of flexibility in the design to give any room a custom look and functionality. As you can see in the adjacent photo our new home has some very…
Pumping Septic Tanks Out Warning: Nasty Photos below! Today we had our septic system tank pumped out. The other day I wrote an article about when you should pump a septic tank out. After three years in our new home today was the day to finally get the septic tank pumped out and inspected. Septic…
Black & Decker LPS7000 CompactSaw The folks at Black & Decker sent us another one of their new tools to try and this time it’s the LPS7000 Lithium-Ion CompactSaw. The versatile cordless saw is ideal for quick, straight cuts or accurate curved cuts. It can cut wood up to 1″ thick with the Lithium Batterytech™…
Septic System Maintenance In order for a septic system to work properly it needs to be maintained properly. The single most important thing that needs to be done on regular basis is having the Septic Tank Pumped Out. The septic tank removes solids, grease and soap scum from the sewage before it enters the drainfield…
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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