Recent Blog Posts

• 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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• Four steps to staining your floors

  January 1, 2012
  Now that you have done all of that work sanding your floor, you might want to change the color of your wood. However, be careful before you start.
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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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• Choosing a contractor over doing it yourself

  December 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

  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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• Hardwood Moulding Installation

  November 15, 2011
  Architectural details done with hardwood mouldings are the perfect finishing touches to your workmanship.
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• Fastener Code Confusion

  November 8, 2011
  It's not uncommon to see claims of "Code Approved" printed on some fastener cartons and literature, as well as variations such as "Code Accepted," ICBO Approved," ICBO Certified," and "ICBO Approval Qualifications. " The problem is the words are misleading and may not meet local building codes.
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