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We're diving into the meaning of deconstruction and demolition, and we're doing it, too
Demolition
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Jun 1 2022
Aggregation // Design, Demolition, Framing, WRB & Flashing, Siding & Exterior Trim, HVAC & Mechanicals, Insulation & Air Sealing
Season 2 is in the books. We look at some dumb mistakes that caused an addition to rot from water damage. We will remodel the house to prevent such problems in the future.
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Feb 7 2022
Replacing a 30-Year old replacement window in a 100-year-old wall that was upgraded with exterior foam insulation 25 Years ago (part 2 of 4)
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Oct 13 2021
Videos // Demolition
A machine, a saw, and some patience beats brute force and a sledgehammer every time
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May 17 2021
Videos // Demolition
A magnet, "little Thor," a short piece of pipe, and a little patience eliminate a HUGE cleanup
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Aug 14 2020
Videos // Design, Demolition
A large white pine dictates excavation, which dictates the foundation, which dictates the framing, which defines the living space.
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Nov 12 2019
Article // Demolition, Tools
Just in time for winter work, a review of two new styles from Milwaukee
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Sep 27 2019
Aggregation // Design, Demolition, Sitework, Framing, Roofing, WRB & Flashing, Siding & Exterior Trim, HVAC & Mechanicals, Insulation & Air Sealing
The Model Remodel Show followed the progress of the 2017 Model Remodel project by Professional Remodeler magazine.
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Jan 28 2019
Magnets are better than sledgehammers
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Dec 22 2018
Long wedges cut from 2x4s are extremely effective for removing difficult flooring. Oh yeah, and don't forget the sledgehammer.
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Mar 6 2018
If you can't build to stay dry, build to tolerate wet
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Feb 27 2018
Make a route for drainage, protect the structure, and use water-tolerant materials to rebuild
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Sep 11 2017
Rinse off with cold water before the hot shower.
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Aug 30 2017
Videos // Demolition
Take your time. Work slow. Be organized. You will get done faster.
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Sep 6 2016
Photos // Demolition, Tools
The continuing saga of a year's worth of tools reviewed in a weekend: demo, digging, door-setting, and deep-detection
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Aug 19 2016
A hidden funnel between inside and out dumps water into the wall
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