Wood's Home Maintenance Service|Blog https://woodshms.com/wp/ Tips, Advice & Discussions about the upkeep of your home! Fri, 17 Nov 2023 02:18:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Are Postsaver sleeves necessary https://woodshms.com/wp/postsaver-sleeves/ https://woodshms.com/wp/postsaver-sleeves/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:26:08 +0000 https://woodshms.com/wp/?p=4335 Building materials, construction techniques and code requirements constantly change. Keeping up with these changes by adopting industry best practices, such as using Postsaver® sleeves, ensures lower maintenance while increasing the lifespan of many projects. Decks are one area where keeping … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/postsaver-sleeves/feed/ 0 Is deck joist tape necessary https://woodshms.com/wp/is-deck-joist-tape-necessary/ https://woodshms.com/wp/is-deck-joist-tape-necessary/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:28:08 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=4095 Building materials, construction techniques and code requirements constantly change. Keeping up with these changes by adopting industry best practices, such as using deck joist tape, ensures lower maintenance while increasing the lifespan of many projects.Decks are one area where keeping … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/is-deck-joist-tape-necessary/feed/ 0 Repairing a Column Base https://woodshms.com/wp/repairing-a-column-base/ https://woodshms.com/wp/repairing-a-column-base/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2017 06:29:37 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3932 Repairing a Column Base Every year we get many requests to repair porch rails, posts and columns.  Often when a column’s condition is assessed it is actually just the column base that is damaged.  A recent project offered a great … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/repairing-a-column-base/feed/ 1 Smart Technology for Roofs https://woodshms.com/wp/smart-technology-for-roofs/ https://woodshms.com/wp/smart-technology-for-roofs/#comments Sat, 26 Aug 2017 04:34:05 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3876 Smart Technology for Roofs   Guest post by Matt from Fortified Roofing New inventions with the ability to monitor themselves and provide you with an analysis through a wireless system are products that are considered smart. For the modern home, … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/smart-technology-for-roofs/feed/ 1 Window Replacement Options https://woodshms.com/wp/window-replacement-options/ https://woodshms.com/wp/window-replacement-options/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:28:05 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3812 Window Replacement Options I was recently asked to discuss the best window replacement options to prepare a home for sale.  The answer is really dependent on many factors.  The condition of the windows and the budget are two primary criteria, … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/window-replacement-options/feed/ 0 Pier and Curtain Foundation https://woodshms.com/wp/pier-and-curtain-foundation/ https://woodshms.com/wp/pier-and-curtain-foundation/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:19:47 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3776 Pier and Curtain Foundation Hi tony, great site. I have a question about a pier and curtain foundation. I am having a house built and the builder wants to use a pier and curtain foundation. it is a 1550 sq … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/pier-and-curtain-foundation/feed/ 0 8 Easy Ways To Update the Kitchen https://woodshms.com/wp/8-easy-ways-to-update-the-kitchen/ https://woodshms.com/wp/8-easy-ways-to-update-the-kitchen/#respond Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:02:49 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3737 Guest Post: by April Linville 8 Easy Ways To Update the Kitchen If you are like me, your kitchen is a well-used room; a room of many purposes. When we entertain family and friends, it seems to be the place … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/8-easy-ways-to-update-the-kitchen/feed/ 0 HOME REPAIR: DIY OR HIRE A PROFESSIONAL? https://woodshms.com/wp/home-repair-diy-or-hire-a-professional/ https://woodshms.com/wp/home-repair-diy-or-hire-a-professional/#respond Thu, 23 Jun 2016 04:05:35 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3719 Guest post: by April Linville HOME REPAIR: DIY OR HIRE A PROFESSIONAL?   Are you considering a home repair project, but not sure if you should do it yourself or hire a professional? Let me begin by pointing out that … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/home-repair-diy-or-hire-a-professional/feed/ 0 Exterior Door Replacement https://woodshms.com/wp/exterior-door-replacement/ https://woodshms.com/wp/exterior-door-replacement/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:06:50 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3651  Exterior Door Replacement My front exterior door is 38 years old. The top half of the door has single pane windows and the cold air is leaking through the sides and around the panes. I have tried adding extra felt … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/exterior-door-replacement/feed/ 1 Protecting Flooring Under Doors https://woodshms.com/wp/protecting-flooring-under-doors/ https://woodshms.com/wp/protecting-flooring-under-doors/#respond Wed, 24 Feb 2016 04:55:40 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3601 Protecting Flooring Under Doors I have a problem with leaking sliding glass doors that will soon be repaired. However I am concerned about protecting the flooring under the doors. The sliding doors rest on the last six inches or so … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/protecting-flooring-under-doors/feed/ 0 Should doors and windows be replaced before installing vinyl siding https://woodshms.com/wp/should-doors-and-windows-be-replaced-before-installing-vinyl-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/should-doors-and-windows-be-replaced-before-installing-vinyl-siding/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:51:29 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3606 Should doors and windows be replaced before installing vinyl siding   I am getting ready to have vinyl siding installed on my home but I have an exterior door that needs to be repaired or replaced and I am adding … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/should-doors-and-windows-be-replaced-before-installing-vinyl-siding/feed/ 6 Building Wood Fence Gates That Wont Sag https://woodshms.com/wp/building-wood-fence-gates-that-wont-sag/ https://woodshms.com/wp/building-wood-fence-gates-that-wont-sag/#respond Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:24:05 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3553  Building Wood Fence Gates That Wont Sag There are three criteria that should usually be met when building wood fence gates that wont sag.  If you can successfully meet these requirements the gate can quite large and still not sag. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/building-wood-fence-gates-that-wont-sag/feed/ 0 Removing Hardened Grout from a Slate Walkway https://woodshms.com/wp/removing-hardened-grout/ https://woodshms.com/wp/removing-hardened-grout/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2015 22:41:15 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3540 Removing Hardened Grout from a Slate Walkway This question was recently submitted by a blog subscriber: I forgot to wipe up a long line of grout when re-routing my slate walkway.  It is now extremely hard.  Is there any good … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/removing-hardened-grout/feed/ 0 Damaged Window Sills https://woodshms.com/wp/damaged-window-sills/ https://woodshms.com/wp/damaged-window-sills/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:13:39 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3531 Damaged Window Sills Damaged window sills, on wood construction windows, are one of the more common repairs we are contacted about.  Because window sills present a somewhat flat profile and have multiple joints where the brick molding and sash tracks … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/damaged-window-sills/feed/ 0 Drywall Cracks https://woodshms.com/wp/drywall-cracks/ https://woodshms.com/wp/drywall-cracks/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2015 03:25:33 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3454 Drywall Cracks Several times each year I get asked about drywall cracks in  ceilings or walls.  Quiet often my clients are relieved to learn that the small cracks usually found around window or door jambs are from the house settling … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/drywall-cracks/feed/ 0 Replacing a Threshold https://woodshms.com/wp/replacing-a-threshold/ https://woodshms.com/wp/replacing-a-threshold/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:25:35 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3444 Replacing a Threshold I was recently contacted through my website by someone requesting help in finding a threshold to replace the damaged one on their home. As I was discussing the issues they were trying to resolve, I realized I’d … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/replacing-a-threshold/feed/ 0 Storm Door Closer Bracket Repair https://woodshms.com/wp/storm-door-closer-bracket-repair/ https://woodshms.com/wp/storm-door-closer-bracket-repair/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2015 03:28:13 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3438 Storm Door Closer Bracket Repair  Tony, I have a storm door closer bracket that the screws attaching the bracket to the head of the metal door frame have worked  their way out and the holes are enlarged. I have the … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/storm-door-closer-bracket-repair/feed/ 0 Repairing Damaged Siding https://woodshms.com/wp/repairing-damaged-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/repairing-damaged-siding/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:35:31 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3416 Repairing Damaged Siding Hello Tony, I have a low deck across the front of my house with 2″ x 6″ x 4′ deck boards perpendicular to the house, resting on the 4″ edge of 2 redwood beams about 14″ high … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/repairing-damaged-siding/feed/ 0 Using Cement Fiber Siding https://woodshms.com/wp/using-cement-fiber-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/using-cement-fiber-siding/#comments Fri, 29 May 2015 04:43:16 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3423 Using Cement Fiber Siding Hi Tony, I have a large house with the front mostly brick, but the sides and back are old wood siding that is clearly peeling and rotting.  I’d like to replace it.  A friend in the … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/using-cement-fiber-siding/feed/ 1 Comparing the cost of vinyl and wood fencing https://woodshms.com/wp/comparing-the-cost-of-vinyl-and-wood-fencing/ https://woodshms.com/wp/comparing-the-cost-of-vinyl-and-wood-fencing/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2015 01:39:29 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3389 Comparing the cost of vinyl and wood fencing Vinyl Fencing When comparing the cost of vinyl and wood fencing it is important to understand that the price point of vinyl fencing is set by the manufacturers to be competitive with … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/comparing-the-cost-of-vinyl-and-wood-fencing/feed/ 5 How to Easily Build a Single Step https://woodshms.com/wp/how-to-build-a-single-step/ https://woodshms.com/wp/how-to-build-a-single-step/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:51:18 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3376 How to Easily Build a Single Step Hi Tony, I need to build a single step, approximately 6 ft wide and 2 ft deep, that will butt against our patio step to make the tall patio step easier to manage. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/how-to-build-a-single-step/feed/ 12 installing a pet door https://woodshms.com/wp/installing-a-pet-door/ https://woodshms.com/wp/installing-a-pet-door/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:40:44 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3332 Installing a Pet Door A pet door can be a great gift for you, and your pet. As dogs and cats (along with a variety other animals) have become more and more like family members, they spend a greater amount … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/installing-a-pet-door/feed/ 1 Fiberglass or Steel Entry Doors https://woodshms.com/wp/fiberglass-or-steel-entry-doors/ https://woodshms.com/wp/fiberglass-or-steel-entry-doors/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:31:37 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3340 Fiberglass or Steel Entry Doors Hello, I have a question about fiberglass or steel entry doors.  We need to replace our front entry door, in the state of MD. The door is recessed in a brick porch with a brick … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/fiberglass-or-steel-entry-doors/feed/ 1 Building a Handicap Ramp https://woodshms.com/wp/building-a-handicap-ramp/ https://woodshms.com/wp/building-a-handicap-ramp/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:03:02 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3047 Building a Handicap Ramp   Hello, my mother is no longer able to go up or down stairs.  Because she is on a fixed income, I am going to try building a handicap ramp on her porch. I have three … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/building-a-handicap-ramp/feed/ 0 Crawl Space Vapor Barrier https://woodshms.com/wp/crawl-space-vapor-barrier/ https://woodshms.com/wp/crawl-space-vapor-barrier/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:09:26 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=3013  Crawl Space Vapor Barrier A worthy maintenance investment for your home! Does your home have a crawl space?  If the answer is yes,  installing a  crawl space vapor barrier may be one of the best and least expensive maintenance tasks … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/crawl-space-vapor-barrier/feed/ 2 Painting Galvanized Metal https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-galvanized-metal/ https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-galvanized-metal/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:49:11 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2981 Painting Galvanized Metal I sometimes do projects that require painting galvanized metal such as maintenance on chimneys, which includes galvanized metal chimney caps.  Painting galvanized metal is not difficult; but if the proper steps are not taken what seemed a  … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-galvanized-metal/feed/ 0 Chimney Caps https://woodshms.com/wp/chimney-caps/ https://woodshms.com/wp/chimney-caps/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2014 19:41:35 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2958 Chimney Caps An often overlooked maintenance item on many homes are metal chimney caps.  Homes with framed chimneys have flat, galvanized metal, chimney caps that serve as a roof for the chimney, and a means of flashing the flue pipe … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/chimney-caps/feed/ 0 Is Painting a Deck a good choice https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-a-deck/ https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-a-deck/#respond Sat, 08 Nov 2014 17:42:33 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2733 Is Painting a Deck a Good Choice    The paint and primer, both water-based, have been peeling from my deck which is exposed to much heat, sun, and rain. After scraping all remaining paint and replacing rotten boards, I am … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-a-deck/feed/ 0 Swollen Basement Door https://woodshms.com/wp/swollen-basement-door/ https://woodshms.com/wp/swollen-basement-door/#respond Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:37:31 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2726 Swollen Basement Door I can’t get into my basement, because of an interior swollen basement door, that I can’t open.  How do I open my basement door?  Will I be able to open the door, if I saw through the … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/swollen-basement-door/feed/ 0 TimberTech decking vs. Genovations decking https://woodshms.com/wp/timbertech-decking/ https://woodshms.com/wp/timbertech-decking/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2014 06:32:09 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2692 TimberTech decking vs. Genovations decking    Hi Tony, TimberTech  vs. Genovations decking question: We are rebuilding our deck. Have looked into lots of products. We’ve ruled out Trex and several others. Have been leaning towards  TimberTech  but just found out … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/timbertech-decking/feed/ 6 Sawing a Hollow Core Door to Length https://woodshms.com/wp/sawing-a-hollow-core-door-to-length/ https://woodshms.com/wp/sawing-a-hollow-core-door-to-length/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2014 06:57:43 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2638 Sawing a Hollow Core Door to Length A hollow core door typically consist of two pieces of luan plywood or hardboard (Masonite) that make up the veneer or door face. Glued between them is a solid wood frame around the … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/sawing-a-hollow-core-door-to-length/feed/ 4 Sagging Door Adjustment and Repair https://woodshms.com/wp/sagging-door-adjustment-and-repair/ https://woodshms.com/wp/sagging-door-adjustment-and-repair/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:01:18 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2169  Sagging Door Adjustment and Repair A sagging door is a common maintenance issue that occurs in most homes at some point.  There are several different circumstances that might result in a sagging door, each with specific adjustment or repair requirements.  … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/sagging-door-adjustment-and-repair/feed/ 0 Door Weatherstrip Replacement https://woodshms.com/wp/door-weatherstrip-replacement/ https://woodshms.com/wp/door-weatherstrip-replacement/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:36:51 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2154 Door Weatherstrip Replacement Door weatherstrip replacement is an often overlooked but important part of the overall maintenance of your home.  With today’s heating and cooling costs it is more important than ever to maintain an energy efficient home.  Each time … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/door-weatherstrip-replacement/feed/ 0 Concerned about Structural Damage https://woodshms.com/wp/structural-damage/ https://woodshms.com/wp/structural-damage/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:09:07 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2579  Structural Damage Hello Tony, We finally got a house in a very good location, but I am concerned about possible structural damage. Most (10 double hung + 1 Casement) windows are rotten . This per se is not a big … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/structural-damage/feed/ 0 PVC Trim Boards to the Rescue https://woodshms.com/wp/pvc-trim/ https://woodshms.com/wp/pvc-trim/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:23:46 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=289 PVC Trim Boards to the Rescue PVC trim is versatile One of the staples of our business is repairing damaged  or decayed house trim.   Excess moisture, bees,  woodpeckers, termites and inadequate maintenance are some of the more common issues that … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/pvc-trim/feed/ 1 Double Pane Windows https://woodshms.com/wp/double-pane-windows/ https://woodshms.com/wp/double-pane-windows/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:32:44 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2548     Double Pane Windows Hello, Just bought a house (8-9 yrs old), It’s brick, & has a large (arched-top) window in the very front. Not including the arch it is around 8′ tall x 7′ wide (maybe a bit … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/double-pane-windows/feed/ 3 Woodpecker Damage to Siding https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage-to-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage-to-siding/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2014 20:54:19 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2534   Woodpecker Damage to Siding   Hello Tony, Our house recently suffered some woodpecker damage on the siding. I am attaching a picture that shows the damage — this is the side over the garage (north). There’s also some woodpecker … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage-to-siding/feed/ 6 Wall anchor Types https://woodshms.com/wp/wall-anchor-types/ https://woodshms.com/wp/wall-anchor-types/#respond Tue, 27 May 2014 07:05:13 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2527     Wall Anchor Types   Tony My friend wants to hang some shelves on a wall where she moving. she had shelves on previous place but screws were hard to take out and those hard plastic things that go … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/wall-anchor-types/feed/ 0 Extension Cord https://woodshms.com/wp/extension-cord/ https://woodshms.com/wp/extension-cord/#respond Mon, 26 May 2014 04:51:28 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2519   Extension Cord Hi, My question is about what size extension cord to use.  I am considering buying an electric chain saw. The two I am looking at are a 9 amp 14 inch, and 16 inch 12 amp. They … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/extension-cord/feed/ 0 Contractor Selection https://woodshms.com/wp/contractor/ https://woodshms.com/wp/contractor/#respond Fri, 16 May 2014 04:41:18 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2499  Contractor Selection   Hi Tony, I live on Long Island and need help choosing a contractor .   I’m upgrading a half bath and totally renovating the bathroom in the master bedroom. I’m going to get at least three estimates. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/contractor/feed/ 0 Water Damage https://woodshms.com/wp/water-damage-to-exterior-wall/ https://woodshms.com/wp/water-damage-to-exterior-wall/#comments Tue, 13 May 2014 05:19:22 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2488   Water Damage to Exterior Wall Hi. We have water damage on the exterior wall (sheathing) from a recent roof leak. Can we repair the sheathing from the inside, without affecting the exterior siding? The wood is rotten in spots. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/water-damage-to-exterior-wall/feed/ 1 Power washing with clear water https://woodshms.com/wp/power-washing-with-clear-water/ https://woodshms.com/wp/power-washing-with-clear-water/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:59:04 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2472 Power washing with clear water Hello, I am interested in power washing with clear water only. Our House, which is a 2 Story has become dingy and has some mildew on two sides.  What I want to know is can … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/power-washing-with-clear-water/feed/ 0 Entry Door Replacement https://woodshms.com/wp/entry-door-replacement/ https://woodshms.com/wp/entry-door-replacement/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2014 05:44:23 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2453 Entry Door Replacement Dear Tony, We are getting ready to reside our house and replace a warped, six-panel wooden entry door with two 12″ half-sidelites.  There is also a full glass storm door which has a removable glass panel that … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/entry-door-replacement/feed/ 1 Types of siding https://woodshms.com/wp/types-of-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/types-of-siding/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:07:47 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=682 Types of Siding   From traditional materials like wood, stone and brick to modern products like vinyl, cement fiber and various engineered products,  the types of siding available for your home are plentiful and continue to grow.  Whether choosing siding … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/types-of-siding/feed/ 0 Cleaning Drywall Dust https://woodshms.com/wp/cleaning-drywall-dust/ https://woodshms.com/wp/cleaning-drywall-dust/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2014 01:40:14 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2400 Cleaning Drywall Dust Lester asked: Hi, I’m fixing up a few rooms that had nail holes and gouges etc.  I went around spackling and sanding.  Now I have a lot of drywall dust on the walls, should I wipe them … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/cleaning-drywall-dust/feed/ 0 Vinyl Windows with T-111 Siding https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-windows-with-t-111-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-windows-with-t-111-siding/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2014 06:39:57 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2379 Vinyl Windows with T-111 Siding Robert asked I want to build a shed using vinyl windows with T-111 siding.   There is no other sheathing under the siding so how should I frame the window openings so the windows don’t … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-windows-with-t-111-siding/feed/ 1 Is My Vent Pipe Boot Leaking https://woodshms.com/wp/vent-pipe-boot-leaking/ https://woodshms.com/wp/vent-pipe-boot-leaking/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2014 05:15:07 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2348 Is my Vent pipe boot leaking?   Phillip Asked:   Mr. Wood, Is this a vent pipe boot leak? A day after it rains, there is a little wet spot on my first floor living room ceiling about a foot … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/vent-pipe-boot-leaking/feed/ 0 Home maintenance Tips https://woodshms.com/wp/home-maintenance-tips/ https://woodshms.com/wp/home-maintenance-tips/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2014 05:19:57 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2341 Home Maintenance Tips for January The hustle and bustle of Christmas is behind us now as the year draws to a close.  Holiday goodies are quickly disappearing, hopefully not to reappear on our waistline, and  rituals like putting away the … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/home-maintenance-tips/feed/ 0 Out Swing Door https://woodshms.com/wp/out-swing-door/ https://woodshms.com/wp/out-swing-door/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:05:45 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2330 Out Swing Door Kathy asked: Hi Tony, I live in an apartment that has an out swing front door. When you close it, it pulls like it is attached to a magnet; and you cannot close it quietly. Is there … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/out-swing-door/feed/ 0 Flashing Bricks https://woodshms.com/wp/flashing-bricks/ https://woodshms.com/wp/flashing-bricks/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2013 07:54:35 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2321   Flashing Bricks Bud asked, The front of my house is finished in bricks half way up from ground level, and vinyl siding to the roof. The top of the bricks, where they meet the siding, had a strip of … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/flashing-bricks/feed/ 0 Replacing Exterior Door https://woodshms.com/wp/replacing-exterior-door/ https://woodshms.com/wp/replacing-exterior-door/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2013 02:35:07 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2303 Replacing Exterior Door Greetings Tony…I own a single family home which was built in 1950. I’ve lived here for 36yrs.and for the most part I’ve done a lot of improvements & renovations over the years. I know my limits, so … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/replacing-exterior-door/feed/ 0 Cleaning vinyl siding https://woodshms.com/wp/cleaning-vinyl-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/cleaning-vinyl-siding/#respond Sun, 03 Nov 2013 03:46:46 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=404 Cleaning Vinyl Siding Like any product that is exposed to the elements vinyl siding will occasionally need to be cleaned to maintain it’s good looks.  Fortunately, cleaning vinyl siding is really quiet simple if done correctly.  Light soil and oxidation … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/cleaning-vinyl-siding/feed/ 0 Installing Vinyl Siding properly https://woodshms.com/wp/installing-vinyl-siding-properly/ https://woodshms.com/wp/installing-vinyl-siding-properly/#comments Sun, 03 Nov 2013 03:38:17 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=398 Installing Vinyl Siding properly   Vinyl siding can be a great addition to your home or an enduring disappointment if not properly installed.  Because vinyl siding is expected to protect your home from the elements for decades while retaining it … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/installing-vinyl-siding-properly/feed/ 2 Laminate Flooring in rental properties https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-in-rental-properties/ https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-in-rental-properties/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:42:10 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2239 Laminate Flooring in Rental Properties   Amy S.  Asked I am replacing the flooring in a duplex. We have always had carpeting in the rental units, which turns out to be gross in the end, and so we are now … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-in-rental-properties/feed/ 4 Screen Doors, a modern renaissance https://woodshms.com/wp/screen-doors/ https://woodshms.com/wp/screen-doors/#comments Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:33:53 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2177 Screen Doors,  a modern renaissance The slamming of a screen door, once a common sound throughout the country side and in every neighborhood has, like the pops and clicks of old vinyl records, mostly been replaced with newer technology.   In … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/screen-doors/feed/ 4 Door threshold adjustment https://woodshms.com/wp/door-threshold-adjustment/ https://woodshms.com/wp/door-threshold-adjustment/#comments Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:43:33 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2141 Door Threshold Adjustment I recently “talked” (via Facebook’s private text feature) my daughter through the process of adjusting her front door threshold, in an effort to keep out invading beetles.  While I was going over some of the finer points … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/door-threshold-adjustment/feed/ 22 Access Door https://woodshms.com/wp/access-door/ https://woodshms.com/wp/access-door/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:51:45 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2135 Questions and Answers Access Door Hi Tony I have a 4 foot wide by 3 foot high framed opening in my family room wall that serves to access my unheated crawl space.  This opening is directly under the flat screen … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/access-door/feed/ 1 Deck Stains https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-stains/ https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-stains/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2013 02:42:56 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2107 Deck Stains Questions and Answers subject: deck stains Laure Asked I have a question about deck stains or porch stains.   I am wanting to “re-stain” my back porch floor to make it look “fresh”, uniform and shiny and to … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-stains/feed/ 0 Vinyl handrails https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-handrails/ https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-handrails/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:43:00 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=406 Vinyl Handrails Are vinyl handrails a good investment for your home?  If you like low maintenance, good looks and lasting durability the answer is a resounding yes! Handrail maintenance An  issue that most home owners have to deal with sooner … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-handrails/feed/ 0 Vinyl siding over T-111 wood siding https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-siding/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2013 00:04:07 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2046 Questions and Answers Vinyl siding question Joanne Asked: Our garage is sided with T-111 plywood siding.  Can vinyl siding be put directly over the T-111 or what other steps would need to be taken? I appreciate any advice.   Hello … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-siding/feed/ 0 Buckling Flooring https://woodshms.com/wp/buckling-flooring/ https://woodshms.com/wp/buckling-flooring/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:44:13 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=2024 Buckling Flooring Questions and Answers Stan asked: on buckling flooring: We have buckling flooring problems with our laminate-like new flooring, which is cork. We have tested the extra flooring panels we have (right out of the box) and have found … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/buckling-flooring/feed/ 0 Decking Boards https://woodshms.com/wp/decking-boards/ https://woodshms.com/wp/decking-boards/#respond Thu, 30 May 2013 03:45:58 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1977 Decking Boards Questions and Answers Dave Asked on:  Decking boards Hi Tony, I have an older deck that I’m going to put new decking boards on.  Originally, I was going to use composite boards but the guy at Lowes questioned … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/decking-boards/feed/ 0 Deck egress https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-egress/ https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-egress/#respond Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:31 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1960 Deck Egress Questions and Answers Brian asked Deck egress question Here’s a stumper for you; Does a deck require a means of egress or can it be enclosed on three sides (enclosed on four sides counting the house wall except … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-egress/feed/ 0 How Power Washing Affects the Environment https://woodshms.com/wp/how-power-washing-affects-the-environment/ https://woodshms.com/wp/how-power-washing-affects-the-environment/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 17:06:36 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1926 How Power Washing Affects the Environment At WHMS we are concerned about how power washing affects the environment, both in general and specifically how it might impact plants, animals or people around the house. We use only common cleaners that … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/how-power-washing-affects-the-environment/feed/ 1 Door Replacement, add security, value and curb appeal to your home https://woodshms.com/wp/door-replacement/ https://woodshms.com/wp/door-replacement/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 23:11:45 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1891 Door Replacement Whether you have been the victim of a break in,  have weather damage or just want a new look, door replacement can be a very cost effective way to enhance your home.  Many modern doors are more energy … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/door-replacement/feed/ 1 Door Repair, proven solutions to a common maintenance issue https://woodshms.com/wp/door-repair/ https://woodshms.com/wp/door-repair/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 17:38:46 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1859 Door Repair Door repair is a maintenance issue that every home owner has to deal with at some point.   Some of the most common reasons that door repair becomes necessary are: poor maintenance such as improper caulking and painting … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/door-repair/feed/ 1 Gutter Guards https://woodshms.com/wp/gutter-guards/ https://woodshms.com/wp/gutter-guards/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:31:55 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1618 Gutter Guards Gutter guards can be an important addition to your home, saving  time and money spent on gutter cleaning, while protecting and extending the life of your gutters.  Without gutter guards installed,  leaves collect in your gutters blocking the … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/gutter-guards/feed/ 7 Storm doors, A good looking investment for your home https://woodshms.com/wp/storm-doors/ https://woodshms.com/wp/storm-doors/#respond Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:46:31 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=414 Storm Doors Like many building components storm doors  have undergone considerable changes from the drab unpainted and flimsy product of days gone by.  Modern storm doors offer a myriad of color and design options to satisfy even the most discerning home … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/storm-doors/feed/ 0 Painting fiber cement siding https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-fiber-cement-siding/ https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-fiber-cement-siding/#respond Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:59:24 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1501   Questions and Answers On: Painting fiber cement siding I need advice, I’m installing Fiber Cement Siding with no primer.   What primer should I use for painting fiber cement siding,  and after that what paint  is the best? Should I … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-fiber-cement-siding/feed/ 0 Buying Countertops https://woodshms.com/wp/buying-countertops/ https://woodshms.com/wp/buying-countertops/#respond Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:02:10 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1467   Questions and Answers  Countertops We just bought a new house and went to Home Depot to look at the countertops , we are looking at laminate, however I am confused are they talking about the laminate sheet that you … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/buying-countertops/feed/ 0 Crown molding repair https://woodshms.com/wp/crown-molding-repair/ https://woodshms.com/wp/crown-molding-repair/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:44:33 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1360 Questions and Answers Brittany E.  asked on Crown molding: A piece of crown molding in my living room has shifted down leaving a gap.  What is the best way to fill in the space?   Hello Brittany, It may be … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/crown-molding-repair/feed/ 2 Laminate Flooring Installation https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-installation/ https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-installation/#respond Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:08:40 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1319 Laminate Flooring Installation Should you install it yourself or hire a pro? This guide may help you decide.  laminate flooring When deciding if installing laminate flooring is a project you can tackle on your own, there are a few important … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-installation/feed/ 0 popcorn ceilings ~ painting tips https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-popcorn-ceilings/ https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-popcorn-ceilings/#respond Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:34:26 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1235 Popcorn ceilings Painting popcorn ceilings for the first time can be tricky.  As soon as the paint is absorbed into the texture it becomes soft and is easily smudged or removed.  It is difficult to paint with a brush because … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/painting-popcorn-ceilings/feed/ 0 Home security – seven ways to make your home more secure https://woodshms.com/wp/home-security/ https://woodshms.com/wp/home-security/#respond Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:16:15 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=745 Home Security There are over two million burglaries each year in the United States and about 70 percent occur in residential areas.  Criminals are always on the lookout for the next easy target.  With a few common sense steps you … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/home-security/feed/ 0 Water under the house https://woodshms.com/wp/water-under-the-house/ https://woodshms.com/wp/water-under-the-house/#respond Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:24:44 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1203 Questions and Answers Kathy E. asked on  water under the house: Recently we discovered water under the house when we had an electrician replace a wire to our ac/heating system.  The ground slopes a little in our crawl space and … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/water-under-the-house/feed/ 0 Door sizes https://woodshms.com/wp/door-sizes/ https://woodshms.com/wp/door-sizes/#respond Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:04:30 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1166  Door sizes Questions and Answers Allen C. asked I am trying to find a door 23.25″ x 77.50″  for my bathroom.  I can’t seem to find these dimensions anywhere.  Any suggestions?   Hello Allen, That is not a standard door … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/door-sizes/feed/ 0 Sump Pump https://woodshms.com/wp/sump-pump/ https://woodshms.com/wp/sump-pump/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:43:21 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1085 Questions and Answers   Nick K. asked  sump pump on Sump Pumps :   I have a one half horsepower zoelles sump pump that will run for two seconds,  one second after the initial cycle has been completed.  Occasionally  this … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/sump-pump/feed/ 1 Floor refinishing https://woodshms.com/wp/floor-refinishing/ https://woodshms.com/wp/floor-refinishing/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:19:30 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1070 Questions and Answers Josh C. asked on Floor refinishing: I am trying to redo the hardwood floor in my living room without sanding or buffing the finish completely off.  My floors aren’t in bad condition, the top coat is starting … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/floor-refinishing/feed/ 1 Caulk ~ what type should I use https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-what-type-should-i-use/ https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-what-type-should-i-use/#respond Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:35:57 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=1027 Questions and Answers Brian P. asked on Caulk: I want to use a clear caulk to fill in gaps between my floor and the baseboard. The floor is finished hardwood (original), and I live in a humid area so a … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-what-type-should-i-use/feed/ 0 Power Washing your house | common sense tips for safety and efficiency https://woodshms.com/wp/power-washing/ https://woodshms.com/wp/power-washing/#comments Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:10:55 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=642 Power Washing your house quickly and safely Power washing is a quick effective way to clean your home if done correctly.  If you just want to clean your home without having to paint it you must take care not to … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/power-washing/feed/ 6 Laminate flooring ~ why is it not laying flat? https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-not-laying-flat/ https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-not-laying-flat/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:20:26 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=927   Questions and Answers Julie D. asked on Laminate flooring :  Why is my laminate flooring not laying flat? We have a new garage and 2nd floor above the garage.  There is a laminate floor that looks like wood floors. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/laminate-flooring-not-laying-flat/feed/ 4 Concrete, How thick should a concrete walkway be https://woodshms.com/wp/concrete/ https://woodshms.com/wp/concrete/#respond Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:14:04 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=909 Questions and Answers Jim F. asked on concrete walkways: How thick should concrete be for traffic? We plan to make a four inch thick concrete sidewalk for wheel chair use. It needs to cross a gravel driveway in two places. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/concrete/feed/ 0 Caulk Removal https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-removal/ https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-removal/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:31:26 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=872 Questions and Answers on:  How to remove dried on caulk from wood trim? Mumma asked, I’m currently painting my wood trim dove white . I prepped the wood first by sanding it, washing it and letting it dry and as … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-removal/feed/ 1 Woodpecker Damage Repair https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage-repair/ https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage-repair/#respond Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:13:09 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=860  Woodpecker Damage Repair   Frank R. asked, What’s the best way to fill wood on the outside of the house that’s been pecked by woodpeckers?   The holes are from quarter size to 4in size. Hello Frank, on: Woodpecker Damage Repair … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage-repair/feed/ 0 Caulk or Grout https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-or-grout/ https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-or-grout/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:58:33 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=793 Questions and Answers Skye asked, on caulk or grout: Do you use grout or caulk when a tiled wall meets up with a painted wall corner? In a bathroom, not in the tub area, but a general wall. One wall … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/caulk-or-grout/feed/ 1 Woodpecker damage https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage/ https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:05:36 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=766 Woodpecker damage Questions and Answers Asked by  R.  McNally on woodpecker damage How can you keep a woodpecker from making holes in cedar siding?  The woodpeckers  are making holes at the corners of the house.     Hello  Mr. McNally, … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/woodpecker-damage/feed/ 2 Caulking a sink https://woodshms.com/wp/caulking-a-sink/ https://woodshms.com/wp/caulking-a-sink/#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2012 05:23:49 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=748 Questions and Answers Asked by: M. Larson How to caulk around bathroom sink? on caulking: how d i caulk around the sink it seems that im mentally challenged at caulking. i do all of the house repairs with ease just … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/caulking-a-sink/feed/ 1 Vinyl windows are a smart investment! https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-windows-are-a-smart-investment/ https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-windows-are-a-smart-investment/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:58:12 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=400   Vinyl windows are quickly becoming the standard in the building industry and for good reason.  Better technology, rigorous  testing,  low maintenance, and solid designs have catapulted vinyl windows to the front of the window industry.  Builders and realtors realize … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/vinyl-windows-are-a-smart-investment/feed/ 2 Five reasons to use WHMS for your Deck or Patio project https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-or-patio-project/ https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-or-patio-project/#respond Sun, 30 Sep 2012 05:22:01 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=492                           At Wood’s Home Maintenance Service                         Your satisfaction is our goal! During the initial consultation I will ask lots of questions to develop … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-or-patio-project/feed/ 0 The hesitant salesman ~ Is Wood’s Home Maintenance Service the right company for you? https://woodshms.com/wp/is-woods-home-maintenance-service-the-right-company-for-you/ https://woodshms.com/wp/is-woods-home-maintenance-service-the-right-company-for-you/#respond Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:20:33 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=431     For a brief time in my twenties I was a salesman for a home improvement company.  Part of my training was an extensive course in what I considered to be high pressure selling.  Now as it turned out … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/the-evolution-of-decks/feed/ 0 Mason Corp. Screen Rooms and Glass Rooms~Great looks & low maintenance https://woodshms.com/wp/screen-rooms/ https://woodshms.com/wp/screen-rooms/#respond Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:12:46 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=280 Mason Corp. Screen rooms and glass rooms ~ well engineered solutions We all love our decks and patio’s but we seldom get full use from them.  From rain or blazing heat to flies and mosquitoes it is often unpleasant if … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/screen-rooms/feed/ 0 Deck Sealant https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-sealant/ https://woodshms.com/wp/deck-sealant/#respond Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:30:26 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=262  Deck Sealant Decks are a beautiful, prominent and often expensive addition to your home.  Properly cared for they can maintain their beauty and value for decades. It only makes sense to protect an investment with so much potential with a … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/staining-decks/feed/ 6 Bee Observant of bee damage (if you see carpenter bees they are probably doing damage to your home) https://woodshms.com/wp/bee-observant-carpenter-bee-damage/ https://woodshms.com/wp/bee-observant-carpenter-bee-damage/#comments Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:55:28 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=109 Bee Damage   Every year I get calls to repair  carpenter bee damage.  These bees don’t eat wood but instead bore tunnels in fascia boards, soffit and window and door jambs. They use these tunnels as chambers to raise their … Continue reading →

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]]> https://woodshms.com/wp/bee-observant-carpenter-bee-damage/feed/ 2 How to properly power wash your deck https://woodshms.com/wp/how-to-power-wash-your-deck/ https://woodshms.com/wp/how-to-power-wash-your-deck/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:12:13 +0000 http://woodshms.com/wp/?p=63 Safety first Before using any equipment to power wash your home make sure you are familiar with it’s safe operation. Read all warning labels on both equipment and cleaning solutions. Wear protective clothing along with appropriate eye and hearing protection. … Continue reading →

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