Building stair steps can be a very difficult job. Getting the proper distance for the risers and treads can be a mathematical challenge. Local building codes need to be reviewed when building the staircase.
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Trim board rot can be caused by either trim molding material and/or installation defects. The wrong type of molding trim wood can accelerate rot. If your trim lumber has not been painted properly, your door or window trim won't last as long.
Tim Carter demonstrates the Milwaukee 5616-21 router. This heavy duty router has the power to do your jobs.
With fall in the air, the weather can get colder and wetter. You need to consider how to protect your home construction building materials from the elements. Manufactured housing options can save time when doing home construction late in the building season.
Tim Carter shares personal story of how tar paper works to keep houses dry.
Circular saws are available in either corded or cordless models. Each of these power tools have their advantages and disadvantages. Which circular saw is best for you depends on your project or work load.
Tim Carter demonstrates a Kubota excavator from MB Tractor, New England's premier equipment sales and rental business.
Tim Carter, demonstrates the popular DeWALT Saw Stand that can be used with most miter box saws.
Aluminum stands are now available to move your saw on and provide a solid, rigid and level working surface. Attaching the brackets to a saw takes but minutes. The brackets are equipped with spring-loaded clamps that allow you to place the saw at an infinite number of positions on the stand.
Building a wall for a shed or a house is not that hard, but then again, there are many places you can make a mistake. Understand there are many ways to achieve your wall-building goal. What follows are methods I’ve used to build walls that are square, plumb and level.
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