(guest post by Pete Campbell) There have been tremendous changes in the roofing industry over time. With newly emerging businesses and a competitive market, the industry has become more advanced and innovative. Basic tools are replaced with high-quality upgraded products in order to provide best customer satisfaction and make a mark in the market. […]
Home Improvement Projects
Craftsman Launch 2018!
Last week I attended the Craftsman Launch Event in Baltimore, MD, where I got an advance look at 1,200 products the brand is rolling out as a reintroduction to the world at large. This was an impressive product unveiling, complete with the Joe Gibbs auto racing team on site along with dozens of familiar media […]
Quickscrews Partners with NBC’s “Making It” Reality Show
Extreme How-To‘s friends Quickscrews, a leading supplier of woodworking fasteners in the US for 30 years, has partnered with NBC’s new hit reality show, Making It. In this six-episode competition, eight of the most talented makers from across the country will take on a variety of handmade projects with the hopes of becoming Master Maker […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make a Small Kitchen Look Bigger
(guest post by Emma Lewis) If you have a small kitchen, don’t despair. There are ways to make it look and feel better through a few home improvement projects that you could try. Give these options a whirl, and you’ll soon feel like you have an empire in a nutshell with your small kitchen! […]
14 Essential Tools for a Carpenter Helper’s Toolbox
(guest post by Steven Willson) Most carpentry contractors need to hire extra employees many times during a typical year, depending on the season or amount of work under contract. It’s helpful if new helpers can bring their own tools — usually hand tools that aren’t too expensive — to a jobsite. As helpers move […]
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The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual – Great Gift Idea!
Extreme How-To’s first book, The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual, is now available at Amazon.com and other fine retailers! Order your copy in time for the holidays!