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  Installing A Floating Wood Floor

  Wood flooring was one of the most popular finishes in pre and post World War II homes in America. The love affair with wood flooring lasted well into the late 1950’s when wall-to-wall carpet became an affordable...

  • Posted April 6, 2016
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  Different Types of Saws

  When we became carpenters the first thing we had to learn was to work harder than we had ever worked before. Talk about burning fat off quickly…..wow! Next, we had to learn about safety in a construction...

  • Posted April 4, 2016
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  Turning Motor Oil Into House Paint?

  Q. When I was in high school 35 years ago, my father had a friend who talked about converting used motor oil into house paint. I did not learn his formula, but I would imagine it involved...

  • Posted March 15, 2016
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  Deal Yourself A Clean Deck

  Every Spring is spent the same old way – wondering why the deck won’t stay bright and fresh looking for more than a year at a time?!? Well, don’t fret – we know the feeling and are...

  • Posted March 11, 2016
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  Tune-Up Your Garage Door

  In case you haven’t noticed, a garage door (or pair of doors) can account for up to 40 percent of the street side appearance of a home. This is especially true of modern “garage forward” design and...

  • Posted March 10, 2016
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  Fast Fixes for Floor Squeaks

  Remember the scene in the movie Physco where Anthony Perkins quietly tiptoed across the bathroom – much to the surprise of an unsuspecting Janet Leigh? Can you do that in your house? Probably not if the floor...

  • Posted March 1, 2016
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  On Ladder Safety

  What could be worse than working off a ladder if you’re afraid of  heights? Working off a ladder which isn’t safe. Ladder  safety  is no laughing matter.  A overabundance  of  do-it-yourself injuries  can  be attributed to poor...

  • Posted February 10, 2016
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  Repairing Double-Hung Wood Windows

  We grew up in our Nana’s house, which isn’t very relevant to this article, except for the fact that it was a turn-of-the-century home that was literally inundated with double-hung wood windows. And naturally, guess who was...

  • Posted December 28, 2015
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  Front Door Stuck After Winter?!

  Q. During much of last winter, my front door stuck badly after being fine for four years. And other doors in the house stick at different times throughout the year. What would be the cause? A. Your...

  • Posted December 13, 2015
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  It’s About That Time of Year Again: Firewood

  Natural gas, electricity and oil are the most prevalent fuel sources for modern home heating systems. However, before these modern resources were available, the fireplace or wood stove was the sole source of heat in a home....

  • Posted November 30, 2015
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