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Month: July 2014

How to Improve Your Dovetails

When it comes to dovetail joints, there are a number of methods for cutting them, whether you do so by hand or with the use of power tools. However, for a dovetailed piece of furniture to work on a visual level, it needs to have tight-fitting joints. The best...

5 Ideas for Taking Your New Deck to the Next Level

Building a deck is a great way to enjoy the outdoor space of your home, especially during the warmer months of the year. There are also plenty of ways to customize your deck so that you can enjoy it even more. The following are 5 ways that you can...

Construction Salaries Are Going Up

Even after the recession ended and the economy began to recover, wages have risen very unevenly across all industries – something that isn’t very common. Over the course of history, the recovery of an economy would usually lead to more uniform pay raises. Fortunately, wages are beginning to rise...

Using Wood for Retaining Walls in Your Yard

If you’re looking to add more safety and security to your yard, then you should think about putting up a wood retaining wall. The following are a few tips for putting up a wood retaining wall on your own: Use wood stakes and nylon strings in order to set...

Confidence in New Home Construction Improved

The housing marketing is continuing to improve as builder confidence for single-family homes that have been newly built has risen four points on the Housing Market Index. This puts the builder confidence level at 49, only one point shy of the level considered good building conditions. According to the...

Stay Safe When Using Your Miter Saw

When it comes to building things in your workshop, the most important thing to keep in mind is safety. This is especially true when using power tools, such as your miter saw. The following are a few safety tips to follow: Read the manual – The best way to...