Tim Carter shares some tips for being safe while venturing out on a frozen lake. Ice safety is a serious matter and with the right precautions you can enjoy yourself while out on the ice.
Tim Carter shares some tips for being safe while venturing out on a frozen lake. Ice safety is a serious matter and with the right precautions you can enjoy yourself while out on the ice.
Tim Carter demonstrates one way to drill ice by using a chip auger bit on a cordless. Ice drilling helps you gauge how thick the ice is on a lake. Lake ice can be unpredictable, and it's a good idea to use a drill to know how thick the ice is.
Many roof shingles have taken a beating over this past winter. There are many factors to consider when selecting shingles - asphalt roof shingles, architectural shingles, metal shingles and cedar shingles - just to mention a few. Roofing shingle installation is critical to keep your roof from leaking.
A stone fireplace can really make a room. The fireplace design needs to match the room. Before during your fireplace installation, set up a mock fireplace to see if the fireplace hearth design is comfortable for you.
With warmer weather arriving, your next project might be to build a deck. Be sure to start with a good deck design and deck plans. When building a deck, one of the most important factors is the connection of the deck ledger board to the house. The desk builder has to be sure the deck is safely secured to the house and prevents leaks.
A screen porch makes a great place to spend a quiet evening. But before starting your screened porch project, be sure your screen porch design complies with local zoning regulations. Once your plans have been approved, you can begin building a screen porch.
Fieldstone, while a nuisance to a farmer, was a building material for their fieldstone retaining wall or foundations. Some homes even have a fieldstone wall in a basement. A fieldstone veneer wall requires special construction so it doesn't fall over.
Roof repair can be need at any time. A wind storm or a fallen tree limb are just some of the reasons for an emergency roof repair. If you don't do a roof leak repair quickly, an entire section of your drywall ceiling can fall.
A stone wall can enhance your yard. Stone wall construction is not hard if the natural stone wall is less then 24-inches tall. Discovery some of the tips when learning how to build a stone wall.
Natural stone is great building material. Natural stone flooring can add dramatically to your house. Natural stone tiles allows the average person to create stone projects. Natural stone fireplaces are one on the most common uses of natural stones.
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