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The Keller MultiLadder

January 17, 2013

On occasion, I like to pimp out some of the tools I use on a daily basis. This one is no exception, and I highly recommend it for your garage or workshop. I don’t go anywhere without my Keller Multiladder. I think the first time I saw a ladder of this nature, it was the [...]

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THE BIG V

April 15, 2012

Any idea what part of your roof will usually leak first? Unequivocally, the answer is the valley. I’ve been on hundreds of roofs over the last decade, and it’s always the same. The shingles in your valley will deteriorate at a faster rate because they serve as “catch-alls” for, well, anything that falls on your [...]

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Never Get Kissed Again!

April 3, 2012

If you’re like me, you enjoy tackling minor electrical jobs around the house, anything from replacing an old outlet to updating ceiling fans or new light fixtures. After all, it’s fun, right? With a little knowledge and some practice, you’ll find it an enjoyable way to invest in the value of your home at a [...]

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Once Bitten, Twice….DRY?

March 11, 2012

If anyone has ever worked with plumbing, you know it’s a bloody nightmare. You start a job expecting to be done in an hour, and all hell breaks loose. Old fittings fail, new fittings are the wrong size, pipes break, water sprays, drips linger, and it ends up taking a full day and 25 frickin’ [...]

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Three Wishes, Anyone?

January 28, 2012

In this day and age, most new homes are built with no less than a three-car garage. Uhhhhh, yeah, a bit excessive if you ask me (but I DO really wish I had that much space). Garage door maintenance is a big issue that today’s homeowner must face. When a garage door opener takes a [...]

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BLUE MAN…HANDS

January 22, 2012

Imagine, trying to complete your weekend bathroom remodeling project with hands that are dry, cracked, bleeding, and blistered. NOT a pleasant experience, and your wife hates the blood stains you leave on the nice, new cabinetry. Hmm… THIS IS MY DAILY EXISTENCE! Don’t get me wrong, I still love what I do, but this is [...]

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The Dog Bone!

January 1, 2012

Apparently I have a thing for tools and equipment named after animals. My most recent purchase (and must-have tool for you) is no exception. It’s called a TWIST-GRIP SPLINE DOG BONE WRENCH by Thorsen. I’m sure you’ve heard of or seen them in your local hardware or department store. I must admit that I was [...]

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Bigger Butts Are Better…

December 8, 2011

…in reference to vinyl siding, of course. ‘Tis the season for home improvements, and folks are looking for ways to make their homes more maintenance-free. One great improvement to consider is vinyl siding. It’s a great way to achieve a new look while knowing you’ll never have to touch your house with a paint brush [...]

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To Vent, Or Not To Vent

November 6, 2011

Customers ask me all the time whether or not they should have some sort of ventilation in their roof. Unequivocally, my answer is YES! I don’t want to sound like I’m trying to pull “extras” out of my clients (we actually don’t even charge extra for the service – just materials), but it’s the honest-to-goodness [...]

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The Early Bird…

April 19, 2011

What’s with this crazy spring weather?! It seems like we’ve relapsed from March right back into February. Does this mean that Christmas 2010 is right around the corner?? At any rate, spring weather IS just around the corner (I think…), and it’s time to replenish the mulch around your home. I’m just like everyone else, [...]