Recent Blog Posts
-
March 1, 2012
If your gutter is brimming with leaves and water cascades off your roof like it’s coming down Niagara Falls, it may be time to clean it out.
read more
-
January 1, 2012
A circular saw is probably one of the most commonly used tools among those who work with wood. With that being the case, you will want to buy a sturdy model that will last you a long time.
read more
-
November 1, 2011
Looking to upgrade your exterior steel door to a more energy efficient fiberglass or solid wood door? Or perhaps you want to replace the composite interior doors with a higher-grade wood door. Or maybe you need a new patio door to access your new deck.
read more
-
October 1, 2011
Nothing accentuates your craftsmanship better than a decorative chair rail or crown moulding. That's why it's important to choose the right material for the job. Despite the rise in popularity of urethane mouldings, solid hardwood remains king, especially in the high-end markets.
read more
-
October 1, 2011
Architectural details done with hardwood mouldings are the perfect finishing touches to your workmanship.
read more
-
September 1, 2011
Using a caulking gun is essential as a delivery system to help you keep all of the cracks in your house sealed. Whether it’s for stopping water or air, mastering a caulk gun is a great skill to have.
read more
-
August 1, 2011
Even the most skilled carpenter can make an error, but just because an error occurs, doesn't mean the job is ruined. If you make a bad cut on an angled piece of moulding, correct the error by making a clean cut on the inside of the defect.
read more
-
July 25, 2011
Connecting joists with top-flange hangers to a wood nailer and steel beam is popular where longer spans and shallower header depths are necessary. Dropped floor systems also use nailers on foundation stem walls.
read more
-
July 7, 2011
NOW through August 31, 2011
As part of the Fiberpro Deck Dollars program, Fiberpro decking contractors earn a $5.00 per board rebate from May through August 2011 as First Time Users. Subsequent purchases earn Fiberpros $1.00 per board through December 2011.
read more
-
July 5, 2011
Every person or corporation who submits a bid or contract for construction work valued at $500 or more must hold a state contractors license in the appropriate license classification.
read more
