Expert Home Improvement Advice
Ask This Old House Years ago before I left Boston to start my career in construction my wife and I were fortunate enough to be featured on an episode of Ask This Old House. It’s funny to think about these days because at the time I had no idea that today I would be writing…
DIY Foam Insulation for Basements Basement Insulation is one of the toughest things to accomplish correctly for a reasonable price. The best approach for insulating basements is having a professional install spray foam. However, it can be quite expensive and it’s a project best left to professionals which flies in the face of many of…
Long Lasting Asphalt Driveways Here in the northeast asphalt driveways are the standard without exception. Asphalt driveways can provide a long term, reliable driving / parking surface and increase your homes value. However, not all driveways are created equal so this article will point out what you need to be aware of in order to…
Asbestos Risk Guest Article The following is a guest article by Ben Stillwater The scourge of asbestos exposure has always been about the microscopic fibers that asbestos materials can give off when they deteriorate or are disturbed in some fashion by cutting, tearing, sanding or scraping. Microscopic asbestos fibers that make their way into the…
The Pulverizer™ – A New Multi-Purpose Concrete & Demolition Tool We were recently asked to test the all new Pulverizer™ demolition tool. Check out the press release first with product information then our review below. The Pulverizer is a hand held solution for heavy-duty demolition projects for professionals and DIYers. September 2009 – Jackson®, an…
Powder Fastening System – Duo-Fast Construction DF-27 Duo-Fast Construction is offering a powder actuated fastening system for attaching wood and steel to concrete and masonry. Almost every type of building construction (residential or commercial) requires fasteners capable of penetrating concrete. So when the folks at Duo-Fast Construction asked us to test their new DF-27, .27…
Colonial Home Design Recently a friend of ours shared a photo he took of our home last fall. I wanted to share it here and point out some of the design features of our colonial home. When it comes to two story homes the colonial style is by far the most cost effective type of…
Tray Ceilings Ceilings are typically quite boring unless you create some special details such as tray ceilings. We built a really elegant tray ceiling in the custom Energy Star ranch style home we’re building for a customer. As you can see in the photos the tray ceiling really adds a unique feature to the room…
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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