I did a recent post on foam insulation. To put that insulation down we had to remove the customer’s old inferior insulation. I thought it may be interesting to see how that is done. See the photos below. Here you see the original insulation. Below the blow-in...
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...
I’m doing an extensive renovation on a home that suffered water damage. A second-floor toilet leaked while the owners were on vacation, causing significant damage to all levels of their home. The majority of their 1st floor subfloor had to be replaced. See the...
I have been doing construction-type work since the early 1990s in a variety of capacities. My first business was a deck building business where I had to dig holes, move dirt, pour concrete, and lift truckloads of lumber. Over time I increased my skills and became...
A very common question that I get is, “How do you patch a hole in drywall.” This process can be somewhat tedious, but a careful DIYer can accomplish it with a little effort. See the photos below for step-by-step directions. This customer had a leak...
A customer wanted us to convert a baseboard heating vent into a floor vent. No problem, I said. See the photos below. The original baseboard heating vent. Crimping new ductwork. Duct ready to accept boot. Floor boot added. All...
