Prospective homeowners are invited to attend the “Opening the Doors to Homeownership” Fair, presented by the Housing Counseling Resource Center (HCRC) division of METEC. This free event brings together everything a prospective homeowner needs to know about buying a home, in one convenient location. Attendees are encouraged to call...Read More
TheaterSeatStore.com has a new look that is better organized, easier to navigate, and takes advantage of various multimedia technologies including over 120 videos displaying various home theater seating and sofa and sectional sets. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)
The Moss, Tennessee based log home manufacturer, Honest Abe Log Homes, recognizes and congratulates Inez Price on two great achievements in 2009. Price, whose term with Honest Abe started as recently as 2006, achieved great success as the leading salesperson in 2009 in spite of the downturn in home sales. However, her accomplishments did not...Read More
BitWise Controls, manufacturer of IP-enabled control systems for commercial and home automation systems, announces a strategic investment from ProLink Solutions, a Denver based software solutions provider. BitWise also announces that they have moved their corporate offices to the Corporex Center in the Denver Tech Center. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)...Read More
The new Dayton Pendant from American Fluorescent offers a wide range of dimming capabilities to suit the unique lighting needs of restaurants, hotels, offices and other public spaces. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)
IndianaGlassTrail.com is a one-stop online destination for showcasing talented Hoosier artisans and glass blowers that create their magic with glass. The trail connects communities in which the history and tradition of glass arts has been the most prevalent and which can now be experienced first hand. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
New Hi-Tech “Little White Pouch” removes smoke, paint, and new carpet odors from apartments in less than 24 hours and for as little as $25 per unit! (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
The Can Converter is a lighting product that converts existing recessed lighting fixtures into bases suitable for hanging other types of lighting fixtures. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
NovelAire Technologies' ComfortDry 250 creates a real independent control of humidity to improve comfort, save energy. Customers using ComfortDry 250 can also benefit from the units ability to prevent mold growth, protect furnishings and eliminate dust mite problem. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Mold is a toxic and ugly problem. The living fungus requires a few essential elements to thrive in your home. Here are some kitchen remodel tips to keep your dinner parties lichen free...Read More
Hiring a home remodeling contractor is a serious decision. This article offers tips on hiring a contractor for your home remodeling project...Read More
Lighting greatly affects the use and mood of any room. This article discusses the two main types of lighting and how to use them to achieve certain looks...Read More
Remodeling a home should not be taken lightly. A homeowner should weigh the facts and figures of what the remodeling will do to ultimate value of the home before spending a lot of money on home improvements...Read More
Developing a basic plan to stick with throughout the remodeling process will ensure the most desired outcome. Follow important steps to hire a professional contractor and develop a relevant budget...Read More
Home remodeling can be a momentous decision for any homeowner, but is not always as complex and time consuming as it sounds. Simple steps in remodeling can turn a home completely around, while complex steps can be easily planned and executed...Read More
I started this thread a couple months back and said i would post some pics but the job got delayed and i was on another job until last week. So, here are the pics so that all those that chimed in on the thread can see what i was up against and trying to figure out.
As i mentioned (i think) i'm.....Read More
I opened up my email today, and there was this link in it about some guy who builds "built ins".
http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2009/10/01/making-money-built-ins/
What in the hell is this world coming to ?
SPAM !
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if anybody interested some photos of his work are avail. that come in the form of
original press wire photos from chicago sun times,upi and api are up for auction on ebay
the store is bigassphotos2010. not making that name up. Also some great sports photos
thanks
jo...Read More
i had some help recently from you guys with locating cup hinges for some 18mm (3/4inch) cabinet doors
same question but this time the doors are 1-1/4inch thick (3/4 ply plus 1/2 inch tiles...Read More
As finish carpenters, we get asked to install all kinds of hardware. I've install my fair share of grab bars over the years but I've been asked to install one that I honestly don't know if it can be done properly. A friend of mine has her elderly father staying in her home. He needs grab.....Read More
Anyone have any experience with the Hafele pocket door hardware? I am looking for an upgrade that is more high-end from the Johnson stuff I have used in the past. You have to machine a dado in the bottom of the door to use the centering guide, which seems better to me than the surface mount plastic.....Read More
Had a crew guy glue a light valance under a cabinet and it was in the wrong place. While removing it, it took the bottom of the box apart (melamine) and tore the edge banding with it. Now I have a gash in the face (euro style) of my box and I need to remove the edge banding with a iron so I can.....Read More
I'm looking for some professional opinions on how to handle a callback for a front door I built this past summer. The problem is obvious, the top of the latch side has warped toward the interior about 5/8" (too much to just use a thicker weatherstripping. How to solve the problem and who pays is.....Read More
what percentage of your work is stain grade
right now for me it is 100 stained with most being hard maple with black iron balusters wood rail and newal post it is getting harder and harder to do job after job
i have did one oak job in 12 weeks cant think of the last painted job...Read More
I am using fypon PVC column wraps around 4x4 steel posts that support 4x12 beams (see pic). My problem is the wrap extends past the beam, leaving an opening for water intrusion. Any recommendations for a solid cap to wrap the post above the fypon collar to cover the gap? I could use redwood and.....Read More
HO has requested I remove and save a fiberglass whirlpool tub.
Assuming it's set in mud, which I think it is, is there any trick to salvaging it?
Thank...Read More
Guys, I know a good many of you are now using frameless shower doors. I just finished a 5' long shower with a bench in it and the drain is about 2' off the valve wall. the Shower door is hinged a fixed glass panel which is also 2' off the valve wall. there is about a 3/16 crack between the fixed.....Read More
I am doing work in a 1940's bathroom. I am curious about the installation of the tile. As you can see from the photos there is a layer of metal lathe attached to vertical metal bars. On top of the lathe is a 1" thick layer of cement and finally the ceramic tile. As I was working with this some.....Read More
Michael-- it's my understanding you wrote an article a while ago about spot refinishing a marble floor where high spots exist with normal sanding belts, without those spots showing up differently from the rest of the floor afterward? Could you direct me to that article or explain it...Read More
Anyone come up with a way to set a marble threshold to transition from tile to pergo?
The tile is on Ditra set on plywood; the pergo is 3/8" and floats on the same floor level as the tile. It needs 1/2" expansion gap around walls, etc.
So, how do I handle where the pergo meets the threshold?.....Read More
I actually have two clients that want tub surrounds replaced. Both are 20 - 25 yrs old. I suppose there's regular dw for the entire bath and then green board added for the tub surround with 2 x 6 mud cap tiles along the perimeter.
What do you guys do or recommend to make up the thickness of the.....Read More
Hi, Eric from over at the Finish Carpentry forum. Had a question on how to install grab bar for client through tile shower wall when stud finder can't find studs through tile? Also does anyone have links to website that explains everything that must be done for grab bars to be done to code? .....Read More
I recently installed white Carrera Marble tiles in a bathroom. The tiles were 2 x 4 brick pattern on 12 x12 sheets. Basically all 4 walls were tiled approximately 5 feet high with a marble base and marble listello to cap it off. The problem we encountered was that the white tiles turned slightly.....Read More
dont know if this will help anybody?
i was tought it by a firm of italian marble installers
i will try and remember the exact name of the italian marble which is a semi translucent white and fractures easily
the trick is to use brand new hss drill bits with an ordinary drill (not a hammer.....Read More
