(guest post by Matt Lee, image courtesy Realstonesystems.com) Stone veneer panels—along with stone accent walls, for that matter—have become incredibly popular in recent years. It’s not hard to see why, either. Their naturalistic style mixed with their relatively easy installation, combined with a price that is fairly inexpensive, has led to a resurgence in popularity. […]
RYOBI Backpack Blower
Homeowners with large lawns or multiple properties often turn to residential backpack blowers to avoid the costs that come with professional landscapers. Outdoor Power Equipment manufacturers look for ways to offer pro performance without the sticker shock, and there is no shortage of options. So how do you choose? The new RYOBI 2 Cycle Backpack […]
7 Ways Tape Can Save the Day on the Job Site
A broken bucket handle or cracked shop-vac aren’t just minor annoyances on the job site – they’re common frustrations that can lose you money in delays, unnecessary trips to the hardware story and expensive repairs or replacements. Instead of falling behind on your next project, consider keeping a professional grade duct tape on hand as […]
Roof Replacement—How to Tell if You Need a New One
(guest post courtesy Frazier Roofing) When you move into a beautiful new home, you’re probably not thinking about the inevitability of having to replace your roof. But as time goes by and the home around you ages, you might notice a couple things that are key to realizing whether it may be time to […]
Identify Problems with your Ductwork
(Guest post by Dave Miller; photo © Susan Leggett) Even though you may often overlook the ductwork in your home, the smooth running of your HVAC system is contingent with the ductwork’s efficiency. It is, after all, the delivery system for conditioned air around your home and needs to be up to scratch for […]
Super Fast Lawnmower Coming Soon!
image © Honda Dubbed the “Mean Mower V2” by Japanese manufacturer Honda, this new unit will reach a targeted top speed of 150 mph! Imagine drag-racing your neighbors down the straight-away, fleeing from the Fuzz in a high-speed chase, all while mowing some grass! The original Mean Mower could reach 130 mph, but a Norwegian […]
Goodbye, Old House
I’m typing this blog post as I pack everything I own into cardboard boxes. This is the week of the Big Move, where my family moves from one house to another. Getting to this point has been a long road riddled with many delays and frustrations, but I won’t bore you with details. If you’ve […]
Signature Stain by Tando Adds New Earth-Rich Graphite Color to Product Line
Quebec City, Quebec —Tando’s Signature Stain(TM) adds a new color–Graphite–to its innovative cladding line. Manufactured by Derby Building Products Inc., Graphite expands the stained shake line beyond current wood-like browns to an earthy, deep gray. Graphite joins Signature Stain’s original colors of Fawn, Bark and Acorn, capturing the natural hues and variations of stained wood. […]
Span Calculator for Wood Joists & Rafters
Professional builders and DIY’ers alike can take advantage of the American Wood Council’s online (and free to use) Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters. Use it to calculate the size and grade of joist needed for a given joist span, on-center spacing, live load and dead load. Select Dead Load choices of […]
Bringing a Brand-New Product to Market
Albany, OR- Ever have that great idea and think, “People would definitely buy that! I should patent the idea.” Of course, you didn’t patent it or even pursue it. You may have later kicked yourself when that exact same product hit the market and was an instant success. Good news! It’s easier and cheaper […]