Expert Home Improvement Advice
Forearm Lifting Straps Forearm lifting straps have pretty much replaced dollies when it comes to moving furniture and large bulky items. If you’ve had any appliances delivered to your home then you’ve seen these great lifting straps in action. I haven’t seen a delivery or moving guy use a dolly at all in the last…
Sump Pumps Sump pumps can make the difference between a dry basement and a flooded basement when spring rains soak the ground around our homes. Submersible sump pumps don’t last forever so it’s really important to check them once or twice each year. If your submersible sump pump is corroded or not functioning properly it…
Pocket Doors Pocket doors are a really great space saver and they’ve become extremely popular with today’s floor plans. Pocket doors slide on an overhead rail system that allows the door to be slid into a pocket in the adjacent wall. Pocket doors can even match all the other doors in your home and appear…
Today I had the pleasure of trying out the Makita 2704X1 Contractors 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw with Stand. We’re building a new house for a client and the homeowner just ordered this table saw. He had it all set up in the basement next to our Bosch Worksite Table Saw. First of all…
Walk In Closet Design Existing Walk-In Closet Layout We’ve decided that it’s finally time we finished our walk-in closet that’s in our master bedroom suite. One of the features that my wife really wanted in the new house was a walk-in closet in addition to our his and her reach in closets. Unfortunately, when we…
Storm Water Detention Almost all new construction today requires some type of drainage analysis of the project property. Whether the developer does the analysis of the entire project in a sub-division or whether your local government requires an analysis most regulations prevent new water runoff from leaving your property. Obviously this is a simplification of…
We are building a house at work for a customer and they’ve chosen Kenmore Pro Series appliances. The Kenmore Pro Side-By-Side Built-In Refrigerator was delivered the other day and it’s impressive to say the least. Then again any refrigerator that costs more than $5,000 should be quite impressive. If you’re looking for professional grade appliances…
Can Truss Members Be Cut? I received an email from a reader today asking me some questions about trusses in his home. The homeowner is interesting in creating a spare room in his attic. He noticed that there’s lots of room up in the attic that might have the potential for a spare room. So…
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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