Drawer and Cabinet Repair: The Ins and Outs
Any idea what toothbrushes, turkey basters and canned goods have in common? That’s right, they’re all stored in cabinets. Whether it’s a vanity, a medicine cabinet or a pantry, cabinets play an important role in all kinds of household storage. Next time you’re making dinner or searching for a late night snack, take a minute […]
Casement windows: The ups and the downs
The topic of the day is casement windows. You may be familiar with them. They usually go by a different name here in New England: crank-outs. Here are the ups of casement windows: 1.) They are visually attractive. No other windows combine rustic beauty with modern functionality like casement windows. 2.) Casement windows offer maximum […]
Storm doors and impossible projects? No problem.
I had plans to meet with two of my colleagues last week, but was delayed due to a very difficult storm door installation project. I texted the guys I was supposed to meet with and explained I had just installed the “storm door from hell.” I couldn’t think of a better way to describe the […]
Remodeling for the Growing Family
I really enjoy home expansion projects for growing families. It’s always nice to take down a wall to make space for Junior’s crib and toys. I remember when my family started to grow, many years ago. As soon as my wife and I realized she was expecting, I began to remodel a bedroom for the […]
4 Reasons to Consider Installing a Chimney Cap
If your chimney is not in current use, there are several important reasons you should consider investing in a chimney cap: 1.) Squirrels, mice and other critters love to make nests inside the top of chimney flues 2.) Bats use the chimney as a safe hiding place or an accidental portal into your home 3.) […]
Laundry Dryers: 3 Vents that Made no Sense
A common summer home repair involves laundry. Specifically, dryers and the vents that allow them to work properly. Some dryer vent projects that I’ve been called to repair are mind-blowing, no pun intended. Here are 3 examples: 1.) The first vent project I recall was both intriguing and dangerous. The hole where the vent pipe […]
The 4 Stages of Mailbox Repair
After a rough winter, mailboxes tend to receive the short straw. They’re repeatedly buried in snowbanks formed by plow trucks, and they generally endure more than their fair share of exposure. The problem is, mailbox repair is at the bottom of most home owner repair lists and doesn’t get addressed—sometimes all year round. From my […]
Giant Icicles: Removal and Home Repair
Picture this: a giant icicle hanging off a roof. How big is it in your mind, maybe 5 or 6 feet long? Now imagine an icicle 35 feet long and 4 feet in diameter. That’s the size of the icicle that I was hired to remove a couple years ago. After a grueling few hours, […]
Drywall Repair: Matching Any Custom Design
Drywall repair can be a tricky DIY project when the repair area has custom designs to be matched. One of my clients recently bought a beautiful home in Londonderry. After living there a short while, they noticed a small water stain had formed on their dining room ceiling. Their dining room has a gorgeous, custom-textured […]
Fireproof Doors: Do I Need Them?
Fireproof Doors: Do I Need Them? When it comes to safety codes and personal protection, it pays to invest in quality fireproof doors. I recently received a service call from a man who was preparing a house for move-in. His daughter was scheduled to move into the new house soon, so he had hired a […]