Craig | March 31, 2010
Redwood is naturally resistant to decay and insects, but it does need protection from the sun and water. Exposure to the sun causes your redwood deck to dry out and shrink. When water gets on it it expands causing splitting and cracking. Unprotected wood also fades and becomes gray . The climate in Utah is [...]
Category: Home Improvement, decks |
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Tags: carpentry, decks, redwood
Craig | March 28, 2010
closet shelves Originally uploaded by cfbrew2 We can all use more closet storage space. Many closets can have more shelving and better hanging options. With shelves designed to fit your needs you can gain more storage space than what most closets originally have. Closets can have two levels of clothes rods to hang more clothes. [...]
Category: Home Improvement |
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Tags: finish carpentry, shelving, storage
Craig | March 28, 2010
bookcase Originally uploaded by cfbr Do you need more space? A built in bookshelf can give you extra room to organize your books and decorations. This bookshelf goes floor to ceiling and has an arched top with crown molding. The shelves are adjustable and can fit any sized book. At Apex Carpentry we provide the [...]
Category: Home Improvement |
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Tags: bookshelf, finish carpentry, shelving
Craig | March 14, 2010
I recently met with a home owner that had a front door that was hollow inside. The door has been on the house for 50 years. I couldn’t help to think how much money had been lost over the years through heat loss. New exterior doors are much more energy efficient and stronger. In fact most [...]
Category: Doors |
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Tags: exterior door, front door
Craig | March 14, 2010
Over the fast few years many new door styles have been created. Most homes have interior doors that are the same style as all the houses around them. You can make a dramatic difference to the feel of your home by updating your doors into a new style. doors come in two panel, four panel, [...]
Category: Doors, Home Improvement |
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Tags: carpentry, Doors
Craig | March 3, 2010
With the slowdown in housing sales the last few years an important trend is starting. Homeowners are finding it harder to sell their homes and buy new ones. This means they will stay in their homes longer. With people staying in their homes longer they are looking for ways to make their homes more inviting [...]
Category: Home Improvement |
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Tags: carpentry, Home Improvement, remodeling
Craig | March 1, 2010
With all the many styles of metal balusters to choose from, it can be hard to pick the right stair design. There are hundreds of design and layout combinations. To make your stair rail look its best and complement your home it can be hard to make a decision and visualize how your stairs will [...]
Category: Home Improvement, Stairs |
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Tags: stair rail design