Clamps are the unsung heroes of carpentry. Most of us have seen standard clamps like C clamps, bar clamps, and wood clamps. However, there are dozens of other clamps, each used for a its own purpose. These clamps provide a third hand, to hold things together, and are...
As a general contractor I’m expected to give my clients a reasonable estimate to completion for any job. However, I’m often hampered by events well beyond my control. Here is one example. We ordered a $1,200 cabinet on-line for a bathroom. It took 2 weeks...
Installing a range hood is fairly straightforward, but it does require some muscle. I’ll walk you through the steps, but you will need two or three pairs of hands for the final mounting. See photos below. Here you can see the electrical wiring which is both 120...
Every house needs to clearly have its address visible. With this identification a home can be located by friends, delivery services, and emergency services. There are a variety of number systems that can be used, some are easier to install than others. Raised numbers...
Trends come and go. What was popular yesterday is out today. This reality fuels our economy, but also can increase our environmental burden. There is a recent trend back to vinyl flooring, specifically vinyl flooring that looks like wood planks. Vinyl flooring is made...
