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Robert Robillard
Carpenter and Editor
"A full service renovation company sharing its knowledge and experience to share information and educate on remodeling best practices."
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What's new at Concord Carpenter
Happy New Year, almost!
I want to wish all of you a happy, healthy and joyous 2014! If there is anything you'd like to see more or less of in next years newsletter or at the ACC website please respond to this email and let me know. I welcome your feedback.
Today is Monday and I get my stitches removed in a few hours, I'm also hoping I get news that I do not have to wear this "Frankenstein Boot" much longer. This foot surgery has been a welcomed "pit stop" for me and my busy schedule, although I'm sure my wife wants me back at work! I'm especially looking forward to walking without pain.
Recently a new couple, Ben and Sarah, moved onto my street. [photo below] My wife and I had them over to welcome them to the neighborhood and get to know them better.
Turns out we have a fair amount in common with this couple. They both like DIY projects and have web-blogs. Ben actually has two!!!
Ben is the son of a bamboo fly-rod maker, antique tackle dealer, author, and a
life long fly fisherman. He has traveled near and far to chase trout. Most of these cool places he's writes about in his blog, New England On The Fly, which is all about fly fishing in New England.
Ben is also a content strategist, marketer, writer, and editor. Learn more about him at his professional website ~ Ben Carmichael. Check out Ben's blogs and let me know if you find it as interesting as I did.
Sarah is also an editor, DIY-er and semi-professional drink mixer! She has a super fun site is called New England Rambler which details her weekend exploits.
If you like hiking, biking, antiquing, eating, kayaking, beaching, fishing, skiing,
snowboarding, snowshoeing, exploring, driving, and drinking then you'll like Sarah's site.
Oh yea, Sarah says "driving, and drinking NOT drinking and driving. There is a distinction.
Air Leaks Rob Heat Retaining Efficiency
The attic is a perfect place for hot and cold air to leak in and out.
With no air leaks and proper insulation, your attic can provide you with
an energy efficient home.
Lack of attic insulation and air leaks are usually the biggest offender for heat loss in a home and is also a fairly straightforward fix.
Examples of air leaks.
- Wire penetrations
- Pipe penetrations
- Openings at partition walls
- Sofit openings
- Openings around chimneys
- At and around recessed lights and fans
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Snow Melt Walkway in Action!
A few weeks ago we installed this handicap new walkway for a friend. Under the walkway we installed a WarmlyYours Snow Melting System. This photo was taken just as a 2-inch storm had passed.
My first thought was "phew .... it worked! "
Recent Articles on Concord Carpenter
We've been busy at ACC writing tool reviews and industry specific articles. Here are a few we've done this past week:
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler Review
FSC Lumber and Illegal Logging
FSC stands for Forest Stewardship
Council and is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization
established to promote the responsible management of the world's forests.
In many forests around the world,
logging still contributes to habitat destruction, water pollution, displacement
of indigenous peoples, and violence against people who work in the forest and
the wildlife that dwells there.
How can your lumber purchases help? READ MORE
Preventing Dryer Fires
When was the last time you had your dryer cleaned?
How about your dryer ductwork and vent?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that over 15,000
dryer-related fires occur each year, causing an estimated $ 97 million in
property loss.
Clothing lint builds up inside the dryer vent, on the heating element and in
other places in the dryer, reducing airflow, cause it to run hotter, overheat,
waste energy and very possibly catch on fire.
Signs Of A Duct Blockage
1. It takes a long time to dry your clothing.
2. Clothing is hotter than
usual at the end of the drying cycle.
3. The vent flap on outside vent hood
does not open when dryer is on.
4. The dryer shuts off early, before the
timer ends its drying cycle.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that over 15,000
dryer-related fires occur each year, causing an estimated $ 97 million in
property loss.
Clothing lint builds up inside the dryer vent, on the heating element and in
other places in the dryer, reducing airflow, cause it to run hotter, overheat,
waste energy and very possibly catch on fire.
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