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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• How to correctly measure for replacement doors

  December 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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• 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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• Hardwood Moulding Installation

  October 1, 2011
  Architectural details done with hardwood mouldings are the perfect finishing touches to your workmanship.
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• Downspouts need unclogging too

  October 1, 2011
  If the flat surface of your gutters is clogged, it stands to reason that the downspout, where debris can easily go, could be clogged even worse. If you already had your power washer out for your house, deck or gutters, it might be a good idea to use it for the downspout as well.
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• Making good use of bad cuts

  September 1, 2011
  Even the most skilled carpenter can make an error, but just because an error occurs, doesn't mean the job is ruined. If you make a bad cut on an angled piece of moulding, correct the error by making a clean cut on the inside of the defect.
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