Recent Blog Posts

• Know Your Wood When Selecting Paint

  May 1, 2012
  How well exterior paints and stains adhere to wood is a direct result of wood properties and the various manufacturing processes. Dense wood shrinks and swells more than light wood, which stresses paint and solid-color stains and causes them to chip or peel prematurely.
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• Roofing Materials Storage Quick-Tip

  May 1, 2012
  Proper storage and handling of roofing materials at the job site ensures peak performance. Insulation, underlayment, felts, and polymer-modified bitumen sheets should be stored indoors; water-based adhesives, acrylic coatings and emulsions should be protected from freezing.
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• Preparing your mower for its first swipe at your lawn

  April 1, 2012
  Your mower has been sitting around all winter and probably hasn’t been touched since you last mowed your lawn. You’ve decided it’s time to get back on and mow. Here are some ideas on what you should do to get your mower back into tip-top shape.
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• Tips for staining your wood deck

  April 1, 2012
  Staining your deck is a fairly simple task and it can keep your deck looking vibrant year after year. If your deck needs to be stained, here’s how to do it:Clean itTake your grill, furniture, etc. off of your deck and get out your pressure washer.
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• Your Guide to Glues

  March 1, 2012
  Acrylic Glue: can be used on vinyl, rubber, metals, stone and plastic, but its primarily used on melamine.
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• Staying safe on a ladder

  March 1, 2012
  Many of the home and garden ideas that you find on these blogs or other places on the internet require use of a ladder. While these serve as a very important tool, they can also be one of the deadliest things you use. Many people have been severely injured or even killed while using a ladder.
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• Redefine - Create the Master Plan for your Dream Kitchen

  February 15, 2012
  Current workout trends emphasize getting the most impact from condensed, focused and intense exercise routines. Your kitchen can be designed to do the same, making it the hardest working room in your home.
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• Improving Interior Stains

  February 1, 2012
  New technologies have made installing hardwood flooring and millwork in the hot, humid environment of a bathroom more acceptable these days.
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• Moulding, the Choice is Yours

  February 1, 2012
  Nothing accentuates your craftsmanship better than a decorative chair rail or crown moulding. That's why it's important to choose the right material for the job. Despite the rise in popularity of urethane mouldings, solid hardwood remains king, especially in the high-end markets.
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• Rust Architects and Construction

  January 26, 2012
  Contractor: Rust Construction Services Designer: Jessica Rust – Project Manager at Rust Architects with the help of Julie Tallarico – Designer/Sales at Arrow Cabinet Gallery Cabinet Manufacturer: Woodland Cabinetry Door style: Maple Vintage- Painted WhiteCountertops: Granite Black Pearl Project Description: This is an addition to an existing farm house in Grant Township, MN.
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