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How To Easily Create A Mortise
In mortise & tenon joinery, the tenon (or tongue) on one piece fits into the mortise (or hole) of another. Creating a mortise typically requires a mortising machine, a drill press outfitted with a mortising attachment,…
Ladder Safety On The Job And At Home
Ladders are familiar job sites and around-the-house tools that access difficult-to-reach locations. Choosing the right ladder for the job and placing it correctly prevents accidents and lets you work efficiently. Ladder safety is simple when you follow a few basic usage guidelines. Ladder safety begins with picking the right tool for the job. Free-standing step ladders require no additional support and are ideal for reaching high points in interior spaces. Extension or straight ladders lean against a wall or other solid surface. They’re commonly used to access roofs or second and third-story walls. You can use many portable or multi-position ladders, such as a step ladder or a…
Easy And Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Old Deck Look New Again
Your deck needs attention yearly to maintain its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. But did you know there are also many other things you can do to add to the functionality of your existing deck? In…
Technological Breakthroughs In Solar Technology Are Paving The Path To A Better Future
The number of homeowners and business owners becoming more aware of their carbon footprint is pretty astounding, and they are beginning to use solar panels. Our clients help property owners meet their energy-saving goals, so we’re…
Templates for Cutting Crown Molding
Make a set of handy templates to help you set up a compound miter saw for common crown molding cuts. (Note: These instructions are for molding with a 45⁰ spring angle. Adjustments for a 38⁰ spring…
How to Prepare for a Summer Storm
Summer weather threats vary depending on where you live, but they all share one characteristic: they can happen anytime. Creating an emergency preparedness plan for your family helps keep everyone safe during a crisis and gets…
How to Make a Family-Friendly Ladder Golf Game
Ladder golf is a popular and friendly backyard game that’s a hoot to play. You just toss two balls held together by a rope and try to get them to stay on the ladder. (More detailed rules…
How to Trim Laminate Countertops
The final step in completing a laminate countertop — trimming its edges flush — can be nerve-wracking. After all, you have a lot of time and money invested in your project, and the last thing you…
DeWalt Unveils Cordless FLEXVOLT System
On June 21, 2016, DeWalt launched the FLEXVOLT System in spectacular fashion. Members from the media and other VIP guests were bused to a top-secret airport hangar outside Baltimore, where DeWalt introduced the world’s first battery…
How To Grow Your HVAC Business, Think Like a Customer
Today’s customers are fairly savvy. Thanks to Google searches and the like, many of your potential customers have a general idea of what they are looking for when searching for a HVAC contractor. If you think…