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- plaster washers
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- Posts
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- Power Source
- Power Washing
- Prep for painting
- Railings
- Refinished Cabinets
- Roof
- Roof
- Rotted Wood
- Routine Maintenance
- Sanding
- Selling Home
- Septic Tank
- Shingles
- Shingles
- Shutters
- Siding
- Siding
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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What Is Siloxane?
It is not unusual to hear someone reference something that sounds a bit ‘techy’ but really is industry slang for something somewhat ‘related’, but maybe not necessarily having to do with the actual definition of what may be being discussed. I’m sure every industry has ...
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