It’s Time to Finally Finish Your Semi-Finished Basement
Tips & Advice
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We get it – life and work get very busy, which means your own home improvement projects slide down to the bottom of your to-do list. But since we’ve been spending much more time in our houses, carving out extra space has never been more important for family harmony! With the cold weather shifting the focus to indoor renovations, consider diving in to a project that will boost your property value and provide a comfortable place to relax: Your base Read more
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As the cold winter months sweep in, bringing freezing temperatures, icy conditions and lots of snow, it’s time to protect your home from potential damage. Here are tips to get your home winter-ready before it gets too cold to work outside. Clean your gutters Get rid of leaves, dirt and debris that could clog up your eaves, which could be damaged when temperatures dip below freezing. Rain and melting snow should drain properly so built-up wate Read more
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Tackling home improvement projects yourself is a great way to save time and money, as long as you follow basic safety guidelines. Take some tips from the pros to make sure you don’t get injured ‘on the job’. Put on personal protective gear Depending on your project and which tools you’ll be using, always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, waterproof gloves, a dust mask or an industrial-style respirator to keep out odors from varni Read more
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Hate the way cutting fiber cement backer boards makes such a huge mess, with airborne silica dust flying everywhere? Using a circular saw produces huge clouds of dust containing up to 30% crystalline silica content, which is a serious health hazard when inhaled, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Fiberglass cement siding – a composite made with Portland cement, silica and wood fiber – is a popular material b Read more
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How to Clean Vinyl Siding Aside from the affordability of vinyl siding, keeping it clean easily is also another great perk! Cleaning vinyl siding Apart from from the low cost of vinyl siding, it is also very easy to clean! Washing vinyl siding is sometimes as simple as using a pressure washer or a soapy bucket of water and some elbow grease. It is entirely up to the individual homeowner Read more
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Roofing is undoubtedly a time-consuming process. Taking each shingle off allows for a myriad of errors: over-bending, breaking, you name it. But what if you could simplify the process with just a single tool? Nail pullers are simple tools that allow for this sometimes grueling process to be streamlined, removing nails without removing entire shingles. When looking for a nail puller that is right for you, it’s important to ask yoursel Read more
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FORGET ABOUT SCORE AND SNAP! PacTool’s new Snapper Shear Pro™ is designed to fit on any cordless drill, making backer board cuts fast and easy indoors, with less mess and airbornesilica dust.The new, unique cutting shear is designed to enable users to cut circles and curves into backer board as small as a 3” diameter, as well as straight and 90° cuts. Ideal for cutting shapes for toilet flanges, hardware, outlets and corners in kitchen and bat Read more
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Architectural panels for building exteriors are ideal for contemporary style and applications. Whether they’re installed as an accent or as the main field on the façade, panel installation have a way of really elevating the style and interest of a building. With building panel installations becoming more common, many builders are looking for ways to cut down on labor costs, while still installing the panels safely and properly. Architectural pan Read more
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Virtually every type of siding has a learning curve before installation becomes second-nature, and fiber cement siding is no exception. Fiber cement is a unique product, composed of a blend of Portland cement, silica, and sand with embedded cellulose fibers. This special blend offers fire resistance, durability, and the beauty of wood siding without the upkeep and cost of real wood. However, its durability means it’s slightly heavier than other s Read more
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OSHA Compliant Dust-Free Fiber Cement Cutting Shears by PacTool WHAT IS SILICA DUST AND OSHA RULE 29 CFR 1926.1153? • Silica (SiO2), intact, is perfectly safe and found in many building products, including fiber cement siding • However, when cut or drilled, silica turns to crystalline silica which can be breathed in • Crystalline silica exposure can cause silicosis, lung cancer, chronic pulmonary diseases, and kidney failure • To protect Read more
