Cast iron is used in many products that range from woodworking tools like table saw tops to cooking pans and for many good reasons. The only downside though besides it weight is if one doesn’t take care of it, it can rust. In most cases a little surface rust is no big deal as there […]
Tuesday Tip: Adjusting Hot Water Temp. for Showers & Baths
Ever noticed that the water coming from the shower seems to be so much hotter during the summer as compared to the winter? Tired of the kids taking super hot showers and using up all the hot water? Sorry we can’t help you on the time aspect (that’s your battle though they do have timers for showers…), but […]
FAQ – how you can fix fiber board sheathing from the inside…
I opened up my walls and there is this black (or brown) fiber board where I should see exterior sheathing… This generally leads most to ask; just what is it, followed up by, it has pulled away from the studs is there a way to fix it without tearing off the exterior siding. Oh wait, is […]
Child / Pet Proofing your Home – Tips & Tricks
Believe it or not, Matthew just turned one & when he gets moving watch out. One of the more interesting aspects is looking at all the information out there on topics like kid proofing a home. We have two guest posts on this topic from 6 easy tips, to renovations. Needless to say some you find out […]
Pumpkin Pancakes & Keeping Apples Fresh Year Round
Fall is definitely in the air, as one can tell with all the Christmas stuff going up in the stores (shoot, I remember when it went up just a day or two before Thanksgiving). One of the nice things about this season besides the cooler weather is the apples are being harvested along with pumpkins, hay rides […]
Quick Maintenance Tip – Faucet Aerators
An aerator is most commonly attached to a faucet to not only catch particulates in the water (no one likes sand in their water glass) but more importantly creating a non-splashing stream of water which is generally done by mixing water and air. If you are like most people you don’t think twice about them until the […]
Creating a Box Beam Work Bench / Desk Top
One of the lessons we quickly learned was when one builds a work bench and you don’t want issues with sagging, it is best to utilize a box beam (aka torsion box) type design. While I didn’t have a work bench that needs to be built, we decided that we needed to add a built in desk in […]
Installing an Interior Barn Door – Lessons Learned
It seems one of the biggest trends lately is installing a “barn door” inside to either add a decorative element, add some privacy, or in our case cut down on noise. We recently removed a pocket door and left the doorway open as we knew we were going to install one in that location. Here […]
Home Maintenance Packages or DIY?
One of the most dreaded items for Homeowners is dealing with all the Maintenance tasks aka chores that need to be done around the house. Lets be honest, it is easy to let them slide as even I do it myself sometimes. (Cobblers kid anyone?) Yes that is even though we know it may cost us […]
Kicking your Outdoor Patio up a Notch
With the beautiful summer weather slowly making its exit, you’re probably nearing the end of your outdoor patio party season. Whether you’re still hosting parties or want to get a leg up on next summer’s festivities, there are ways you can improve upon your patio and backyard. In this weeks guest piece Rachael Jones who […]