Inground Swimming Pools

Electrical Requirements When most pool companies give an estimate for the cost of a new pool it seldom will include quite a few things including the electrical work. Installing an inground pool will require some significant electrical work in order to power the pool pump, pool lighting, salt generator, booster pumps, and pool heater. As…

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Outdoor Fire Pit and Patio

Our Backyard Fire Pit, Patio & Sitting Wall Enough of the technical stuff right? Our project was lots of fun and the results are way above and beyond my wildest expectations. The features of our project include the following: Patio – Cambridge with ArmorTec® Our selection of materials started with the patio. Our landscaper recommended…

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WoodTrac Ceiling System Review

WoodTrac Ceiling System I’m a huge proponent of using suspended ceilings (drop ceilings, acoustic tile ceilings) for finished basements because they allow easy access to electrical, plumbing and heating utilities that are typically suspended from the floor framing above.  Lots of my customers cringe when I make this suggestion because they don’t like the appearance…

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How To Make a Tablesaw Crosscut Sled

Precision Tablesaw Crosscut Sled A precision tablesaw crosscut sled is one of the best workshop jigs you can make for woodworking projects. I’ve been putting this project off for such a long time and finally it made it to my priority list. I’ve got a really fun chess board project coming up and this will…

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Build A Shed Series Part 1 | Planning The Build

Get the Permit I live in a town with “Lake” in the name so the town has stricter rules than most on the amount of impervious surfaces allowed on a lot. The more impervious surface, the more run off into lakes and streams. With run off comes a lot of sand and salt from the…

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