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Rebuilding A Cupola I rebuilt this cupola a while back and just came across the photo. Access is always an issue and I had to stage the roof with roofing brackets on both sides and at different levels in order to get to the whole structure and perform the cupola repair. A cupola can be…
Rotted Marvin Window Trim and Sill Sixteen years ago I put these windows in and have always maintained the paint on them. Unfortunately the finger jointed wood trim that window manufacturers use these days is far inferior to that used in days past and now required repairing a window sill. Repairing A Window Sill I…
Construction Contract Thinking about hiring a contractor to work on your home? Always ask for a detailed written construction contract, even for small projects. It will protect you and help ensure that you and the contractor understand the scope of the job and the price. Massachusetts State law requires that home improvement construction contracts over…
Installing A Fireplace Mantle Now that is an eye catcher! This article is continued from part 1 of work at a beautiful house is on Partridge Lane in Concord. I just finished adding a fireplace mantle, the granite is new and the hardwood floors were re-finished. Additionally, O’Lalor Painting painted the entire interior and is…
How To Convert A Closet Into A Bookcase Some of you may recall my post on “A Bookcase cover Up.” Today was the day to install the closet bookcase. If you remember the closet we are putting the bookcase in was not really a closet anymore. A past bathroom renovation and expansion had taken all…
Working Efficiently in the Trades Working efficiently in the residential construction world does not mean hauling lumber and building materials around, up, down, and all around. Stuff like that is time-consuming and takes a toll on your body. Setting up a job site to run smoothly, methodically and efficiently takes place prior to the job…
Preparations for Hardwood Flooring A major part of this remodel we needed to begin preparing for hardwood flooring. Part of this process was to rip up the entire first floor carpet and kitchen linoleum and prepare the surface to receive hardwood flooring. Bookcases and fireplace issues The bookcases seen above and below were removed to…
Getting Rid Of That Old Oil Tank Before removing an oil tank you should always make sure that you do so properly so your property will be protected from a potential hazard. Improperly removing an oil tank could result in spilled oil, which could harm your pets, children, and property value. To ensure that you…
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