Robert Robillard
Fine carpentry & renovation professional based in Concord, Massachussetts |
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What's new at Concord Carpenter?
Hi Guys,
Today is my 84th newsletter.
A year or two back I surveyed you folks and the majority of you appreciated a weekly newsletter. While I try to send a weekly newsletter out the reality is only 42 issues a year make it out. That's not counting my "e-blasts" that let you know about special gift buying guides and product / tool giveaways.
I need your help!!!
I want to stay relevant and responsive to you as well as keep the quality of newsletter content up. Please help me by taking my survey.
Bathroom Project:
Products and fixtures are starting to arrive at the ACC workshop for the bathrooom feeder project we are undertaking.
As many of you may have read in my article, How To Plan A Bathroom Remodel, it never makes sense to start a remodeling project until you have all the items you need to get the job done.
How Much Does A Remodel cost?
Many people ask me what it costs to remodel a kitchen or bathroom. The National Kitchen and Bath Association recently conducted a survey and found that folks are spending more on their kitchens / baths then years past.
The total cost of an average kitchen in 2012 was $ 51,050 and a bath remodel project weighed in $ 18,575.
Trendy design components people used were reported as white painted cabinets, glass backs plashes, LED lighting, touch activated faucets, Satin-Nickel finish in kitchens, ceramic / porcelain tiles, and under-mount bath sinks.
Remodeling Tip - Control the Dust
Part of any professional project starts with protecting the rest of the house not being remodeled from damaged. This includes having an effective dust control strategy.
Where Do you put your Remodeling Debris?
When I have larger projects I use a local waste contractor, McGeogean Waste Systems from Cambridge, MA. Establishing a relationship with a local contractor means better customer service and accessibility.
They offer everything the large conglomerate company offers such as competitive pricing on all our services from roll-offs and compactors to regular solid waste pick-ups. They can supply containers for small projects such as bathroom renovations to larger projects where multiple containers are required and the job could last many months.
Support your local suppliers and contractors!!!
Tool Reviews:
This week there are a couple of great reviews on my site AConcordCarpenter. Check them out if you get the chance!
Bosch CCS180 Circular Saw Review:
After reviewing the Milwaukee and Dewalt cordless versions a Facebook fan asked if I would review the Bosch CCS180 Circular Saw.
Feeney Cable Rail Shows Off Lake Sunapee View!
CableRail cable assemblies are the perfect railing infill option for settings with a view. Made from type 316 stainless steel with an assortment of attachment hardware options. See how it was used to enhance the view on a lake house roof top deck.
Feeney Inc. CableRail Features
CableRail - A wide range of standard and custom stainless steel cable assemblies for use on railings, fences, trellises and other architectural and decorative applications.
DesignRail- Powder coated aluminum railing frame systems with cable, glass and picket infill options
LightLine- Easy to install canopy kits to add flair and functionality above your front door.
StaLok- brand stainless steel rods, fittings and assemblies for use in a variety of structural and decorative applications
For a complete preventative home maintenance checklist that every homeowner can adapt and use, READ MORE
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