Archive for February, 2010
Installing Shingle Roofs
When you are installing a shingle roof system and your roof structure contains valleys, valleys must be installed before underlayment is applied. If there are no valleys, begin with underlayment. Underlayment: A variety of roof underlayments are for sale today, such as 15# or 30# asphalt felts or snow & ice shields. Snow and ice shields ...
Old Treasure
When you are nearing retirement and on the brink of some extreme life changes, you take a look around and one of the things you ask yourself is “what am I going to do with all this stuff?” Memories will not let you part with some of it and yet you are at a loss ...
Hand Staining Wood Trim
Staining wood trim such as base, casing and doors is always optional. Many woods look great in their natural state without applying any stain at all. If you opt for staining, however, keep in mind that different types of wood will absorb or take the stain differently. Some will not absorb as well as others ...
Solar Panels
Sun is a life-giving element. Everything seems better when there is sunshine. For instance, vacation spots. Locations in warm climate are usually more popular, more fun and chosen more often. Personal attitudes improve with sun. People are happier, in general, when the sun shines and will show signs of depression and dissatisfaction when it doesn’t, ...
