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How to measure crown molding before you cut
Crown molding installation requires three steps: measuring, cutting and nailing. Measuring, most installers agree, is the most important. Here is how to measure crown molding before you cut. The...
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The hottest new building and remodeling trends
Check out the hottest new building and remodeling trends so you’ll be prepared when your clients ask what’s popular. Kitchen trends Talking about building and remodeling trends, check out the list of...
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Construction Podcast 60: Free content and rebates for Pros
Kevin Kilpatrick, founder and publisher of Pro Construction Guide, tells listeners about the latest happenings with the brand, including why Pros should subscribe to the free newsletters and a new...
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Using a fall arrest system and safety harness correctly
Trusting a fall arrest system and safety harness to protect you without knowing if you’re using it correctly could be deadly. If you work more than 6 feet above a lower level, you are required by OSHA...
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How to clean drywall and construction dust
No job is complete until you clean drywall and construction dust and debris created by the project. At the end of each work day, sweep the area thoroughly with a heavy-duty broom made for the job ,...
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Rent vs. Buy: Five Essential Tool Evaluation Criteria for Pros
When in the rent vs buy dilemma, many pros default to purchasing tools, believing they offer a superior long-term investment. Often, they are right. However, there are a variety of factors that can...
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The hunt for the best portable jobsite table saw
Table saws are undeniably the kings of rip cuts on the jobsite and in shops but which is the best portable jobsite table saw? The concept is simple: Place a motor below a solid table to turn a blade...
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Fanning the Flames on Fire Safety: Hassle-Free Upgrades for Added Property...
Preventative fire safety measures that can safeguard homes from fire are of paramount importance to homeowners. Faulty wires or improperly connected smoke detectors are dangerous for families and can...
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Construction Podcast 59: How to close more sales
Andy Wells, president of Normandy Remodeling, tells Pros how to clinch more sales. First, he says, you have to win the homeowners’ trust, then they won’t be focused on price. The second thing potential...
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Best tips for comparing cargo vans
5 tips for comparing cargo vans to help you find the right commercial vehicle for your business needs. And 5 new vans to compare. If a new commercial vehicle is in the cards for your company,...
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Make crown molding seams invisible
When crown molding seams that join two long lengths of crown molding are obvious, what is meant to embellish a room can be a distraction. Here is how to make crown molding seams invisible. Jonathan...
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Top tile trends for bathrooms
Tile continues to be the top choice for walls and floors in bathroom remodeling jobs. Here are the top tile trends for bathrooms in 2016 that your customers are craving. Top tile trends for bathrooms —...
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Top tool picks of a site supervisor
David McGuirk has been doing renovation and painting work for years − including building his own house after marrying at 19. These are his top tool picks. He’s now a site supervisor with Haston General...
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Nail gun innovations
Brushless motors bring pneumatic-like power and performance to cordless nailers in a more compact, comfortable alternative. 5 enhancements that are changing nail guns for the better. The latest nail...
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Construction Podcast 58: Effective communication = success working with...
Elizabeth and Anthony Wilder have owned a successful remodeling firm for decades — and they’re still married. They say the key to a productive work relationship with relatives and staff is effective...
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Installing plywood sheathing and house wrap
With blocking installed and once satisfied with the alignment, we attached the sheathing using 2½-inch 8p nails hammered into the studs. Installing plywood sheathing and house wrap is a straightforward...
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Crown molding: Coping vs mitering inside corners
To cope a crown molding corner, the installer trims the profile on the end of one piece of molding so it fits into another one − like two pieces of a puzzle. The greatest debate among installers pits...
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What that wood panel grade stamp means
Given the number of options in rated wood panel siding, information in an order must be precise. Here is how to interpret what wood panel grade stamp means to insure you receive the correct product....
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Building a staircase step by step
Start building a staircase by carefully measuring the area. Make sure both the base of the staircase and its landing will not obstruct any air vents, electrical sockets or similar obstacles before you...
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Home security products that can save lives
Prioritize home security products to strengthen client relationships. Home security continues to worry homeowners with nearly 90 percent expressing home protection as a concern in a recent survey....
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