Why Do Windows Have Weepholes?
Have you ever seen the holes on your window, right where your window sill edge meets the portion of your window closest to the exterior and wondered what they were and what they are used for? Those are weepholes and they serve a variety of purposes! Windows have weepholes for several important reasons. Weepholes are […]
How To Clean Dripped Paint Off Masonry
The older your home is and if it has some type of masonry (brick, cement, granite, etc.) foundation, walkway, or patio associated with it, the better the chance that at some point along the way someone may have dripped paint on it. While this may be unsightly, it is not unusual for blind eyes to […]
Roofing Or Painting – Which Should Be Done First???
It is not unusual for someone who is updating or repairing the exterior of their home to have their roof being replaced at the same time that they are repainting their home’s exterior. In these situations where we are called upon to help, we often get asked perhaps a question-oriented version of ‘which came first, […]
The Importance Of Sealing The End Grain On Your Cuts
Even the most skilled and savvy veteran carpenters are prone to occasionally doing things that may not be optimal. Seriously. I am fortunate enough to work directly with some of the most skilled craftspeople known to man and I still run into something in this vein that drives me nutty – very much a pet […]
The Modern Smoke Alarm
Modern smoke alarms are crucial devices that help keep us safe by detecting smoke and alerting us to potential fires. They use advanced technology to function effectively, but sometimes they can go off accidentally. Understanding how they work and how to prevent false alarms can ensure they do their job without causing unnecessary panic. How […]
How To Properly Paint Rusted Metal
Recently I was returning from a day out visiting job sites on Block Island, when as I was boarding onto the ferry, I almost had a heart attack! It was a simply gorgeous November day and apparently one of the ferry maintenance staff had been tasked with painting a number of rusting support columns which […]
Wooden Shutters – To Repair Or To Not Repair?
Anyone who may be familiar with our company knows that we specialize in many types of repairs, particularly on older homes and buildings, which may not be easy to typically find someone to help you out with. One such item that falls under this umbrella would be ‘wooden shutters’. When embarking on an exterior home […]
Is The Sexiness Of Your Gutter Debris Protection System Important To You?
Recently we were asked by a Client to remove a gutter debris protection system that they had in place on their home which we had installed within the past year. The gutter debris protection system was functioning as it should, the challenge was that the Client did not like the appearance of the leaves, etc. […]
Do I Have To Prime New Pre-Primed Wood Again Before Painting?
On the surface, it may seem counterintuitive. But when getting ready to paint new pre-primed wood, you should ABSOLUTELY prime it again prior to working through the rest of your prep and finish coating. Priming pre-primed wood again before painting is important for several reasons. While pre-primed wood may seem ready for paint, adding another […]
The Care And Maintenance Of A New England Home
New England Homes are very different from homes in other parts of the country. Though the same may be said for homes in any region, New England Homes definitely have features which are truly their own. Maybe it is the diversity in housing structures that permeate its landscape from coastlines to cities to homes hidden […]
