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What Is Asbestos and Its Exposure Risks?

March 15, 2019 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Judy Olsen)   Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that possesses fireproof properties that made it a popular material for use in insulation, floor tiles, drywall, pipes, sealants, shingles, siding, and drywall. Asbestos was also used for crock pots, hair dryers, and car brakes. Even baby powder had, at one point, asbestos content. […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To Tagged With: asbestos, asbestos abatement, asbestosis, demolition, lung cancer, mesothelioma, safety

Stair Rail Removal

February 5, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Getting back to my ongoing staircase remodel… I already replaced the lower flight of the split-level stair treads, but I couldn’t replace the upper flight before first removing the handrail. So, this next phase of the project called for some orderly demolition.                           […]

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: baluster, Building Materials, demolition, disassemble, DIY, Home Improvement Projects, L.J. Smith, stair, stair parts, stair rail, stair railing, tread

Stair Tread Removal

January 31, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Okay, back to my ongoing staircase remodel… You’ll see in earlier blog posts that I’ve already stained and finished the new treads and newel posts. Now it’s time to remove the old treads in preparation for the new ones. Although the old treads weren’t the prettiest pieces in the world, I was hoping to salvage […]

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: demolition, DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, remove stair treads, stair tread removal, stair treads, staircase, stairs, tread replacement, treads

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