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06/25/2025

I need to get some of this

02/14/2022

An older job I did a few years back.

EXPANDING A 2 PIECE ENSUITE TO ALLOW A SHOWER INSTALLATION

02/24/2021

For the DIY who isn't scared

This story shows how to wire a 3-way switch. The wiring is more complicated than a traditional single-pole switch, but we'll explain that, too.

01/29/2021

Even I can learn new tricks as an old dog

Built-up molding assemblies may seem complex to install, but the work is really just layering molding profiles using simple carpentry. Learn more, here.

11/19/2020

How to square up logs to create you own lumber. Kind of cool

After watching a ton of footage for this project, and after having spent a fair amount of time both thinking about this thing and playing around with it, I'v...

10/21/2020

The bathroom renovation is one of the most intensive and meticulous rehab projects for both you and your design team because fixtures need to be built into floors and walls, and water needs to be kept separate from electrical components (not to mention avoid costly leaks). Sometimes, additional water lines need to be installed. Additionally heavy materials like ceramic, porcelain, cast-iron or brass tend to be more costly to move, install and repair. This is not to discourage anyone from trying to fulfill their domestic dreams, rather it’s to emphasize that the bathroom in particular requires a lot of care and well, a lot of decision making that’s more permanent than a new dresser or paint color

09/14/2020

I removed a corrugated roof, and installed plywood with shingles and 3 skylights

03/14/2020

When this customers water heater burst, he called Intact-Renovations to fix the water damage, and I also managed to finish his 2 piece bathroom

Water heater burst in the basement. Damaging walls and floors. throughout

12/30/2019

Planning on a new deck this spring..Watch this

Simpson Strong Tie's new BVLZ ledger mounting system solves the problem of mounting deck ledgers over existing masonry veneer cladding

06/13/2019

Some light reading about closed cell foam insulation

If you want to install spray foam in a stud wall, and price is no object, then it would seem to make sense to specify closed-cell spray foam, right? This article explains why this not necessarily true and why closed-cell foam between studs is a waste.