Recent Blog Posts

  • Replacing a blade in a circular saw

    February 1, 2012
    Occasionally you may find that you have to take out a circular saw blade to either replace or sharpen it. Here are the steps to take to replace your circular saw blade:Safety firstFirst and foremost, make sure that the circular saw is detached from its power source.
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  • Keeping your toolbox clean and organized

    February 1, 2012
    Making the jobs you do easier involves keeping your tools organized within the toolbox that you put them in. Toolboxes can quickly become a disaster area if they are ill-maintained.
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  • Tips for removing finishing nails from molding

    January 1, 2012
    Sometimes forever doesn’t last as long as you think it will. When you put finishing nails into your molding, you were probably thinking that you wouldn’t have to worry about it ever again. That’s not always the case and you may decide that you want the molding out.
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  • Four tips for buying a circular saw

    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.
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  • Hardwood Moulding Installation

    December 1, 2011
    Architectural details done with hardwood mouldings are the perfect finishing touches to your workmanship.
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  • Wood Paint Adhesion

    December 1, 2011
    Whether your home is newly constructed or purchased from a previous owner, painting its exterior is the first step toward putting your personal stamp on the home.
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  • Choosing a contractor over doing it yourself

    November 1, 2011
    Okay, doing it yourself does carry certain perks – for one, taking pride in pointing out your workmanship to friends and family, and secondly, saving money over hiring a professional contractor.
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  • How to correctly measure for replacement doors

    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.
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  • Simple things for your home to go green and save you money

    October 1, 2011
    Going green is not only good for the planet, it can also be good for your wallet. Here are some simple ideas you can do to do two good things at once:Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)Do you know those curly-fry looking light bulbs you’ve seen everywhere?
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  • Hardwood Moulding Installation

    October 1, 2011
    Architectural details done with hardwood mouldings are the perfect finishing touches to your workmanship.
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