On The Level - Outdoor Living, Garage Doors and Lighted Levels

Published: Thu, 07/07/16

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On The Level - Straight advice from the pros
From the editors of Tool Box Buzz, Home Construction Improvement and A Concord Carpenter
Volume 47


Hey Ya'll,

Summertime's finally here and halfway gone.   When entertaining the favorite hangout in my home always seemed to be the kitchen. There seems to be a magnetic pull to the kitchen, especially when my wife is in there entertaining the crowd with her culinary skills and great sense of humor.  A sense of humor, I might add, sometimes at my expense!!

Summertime however is a different story, the polarity switches and the hangout becomes my screened in porch, adjacent patio and pool deck. Check out our article on how to create an outdoor living space!

If your not interested in the outdoors, than I suggest you read our article on insulation and ventilation for the bathroom.  It's part of my "Remodeling Video and Article Series" and is part of a 10 video series were doing.

Don't forget to check out Clopays' new garage door. If you’re building or remodeling a beautiful home and you want the performance and ease of care of an insulated steel door you no longer have to compromise on the aesthetics. Read Todd's review below.

Lastly, check out the Jeff's Empire box level review.  Who would have thought they needed a lighted level?

 
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todd fratzel
Clopay CANYON RIDGE Garage Door Review
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Years ago there were very few options when it came to garage doors. You either bought a steel door that looked rather commercial or you went with a wood door that required lots of maintenance.

The challenge is even greater when building high end homes that rely on beautiful wood siding products. We recently built a beautiful lake house for a customer that included gorgeous Red Cedar siding and stone masonry accents. The homeowner wanted garage doors that were equally as aesthetic yet energy efficient and easy to care for....
READ MORE ON THESE CLOPAY DOORS
 
 
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Rob Robillard
Creating An Outdoor Living Space

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The key to creating a unique outside grotto is to approach the exterior spaces of your home in the same way you created your interiors. Consider factors such as your decorating style, how you’ll use the space, lighting, cooking, etc.

Creating an outdoor living space can transform your home outdoors into an exciting entertainment Mecca for your family and friends or a private grotto for you to relax and enjoy a book.
LEARN HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN SPACE
 
 
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Jeff Williams
Bathroom Insulation & Ventilation - Anyone Home?
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A lot of client questions that come up during a bathroom remodel, but one question that never seems to make the discussions is bathroom insulation and ventilation. Sure people want a bath fan and their walls and ceilings insulated but do they REALLY know what the contractor is scoping out for their home?

Read this article to understand your bathroom ventilation and insulation needs and make sure that you scope them out in your next remodeling project.
BATH REMODEL INSULATION & VENTILATION
 
 
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Jeff Williams
New Empire Levels

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A couple months ago, we started planning for our upcoming level Head 2 Head. Empire was one of the first brands to hop on board and sent out brand new UltraView LED Box Levels to 3 of us editors. I know what your thinking... a light6ed level?  Really?

Since that time we’ve been using them just about every day on the job site. See what we think now!
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A LIGHTED LEVEL
 
 
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