Recent Blog Posts

• 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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• Autumn Home Maintenance Check List

  September 15, 2011
  School has started. The leaves are turning and winter is just around the corner. Before the cold and snow settle in, you should prepare your home for winter with these easy but important autumn chores. Roof and Gutters Examine the roof for broken or missing shingles.
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• Start Planning Now for Spring Pole Buildings

  September 15, 2011
  As this summer winds down, now is the best time to plan ahead for next year's building project. Like many jobs of this size, constructing a pole building requires a lot of careful decision making.
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• Air vs. Manual tools

  July 1, 2011
  All is not as it seems when deciding whether or not to use air or manual tools. In this blog we will discuss the key differences you should consider when deciding which to use:SpeedThere’s no comparison here. Air-powered tools can get the job done way faster than your manual tools can.
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• Using WD-40 to clean tools

  July 1, 2011
  There are only a few things on this planet that can help fix anything and one of them is WD-40 (the other is duct tape, of course). One of the many uses of WD-40 that you may not have thought of is cleaning tools.
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