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Home Improvement News for the DIY Homeowner

July 23, 2014            Edition: 0107

HomeAdditionPlus.com July 23, 2014 Newsletter

Newsletter Topics

  •  Latest Happenings

  •  Bostitch BTFP72155 Finish Nailer Review

  •  DeWalt DWHT47144 Chalk Reel Review

  •  How to Install, Tape and Mud Drywall

  •  How to Skip Trowel a Ceiling

  •  Planning a Kitchen Remodel

  •  The Benefits of Finishing a Basement

  •  Mahogany Wood Decking

  •  Radon Gas and Lung Cancer

  •  HomeAdditionPlus.com Facebook Fan Page

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Latest Happenings

This month’s newsletter features two new tool reviews, a new Bostitch Finish Nailer and a DeWalt Chalk Reel, both highly useful for the professional carpenter and the DIY homeowner. I also wrote several knew articles on a variety of topics including installing drywall and skip troweling ceilings, planning a kitchen remodel, and the benefits of finishing a basement. I also revisited and updated a couple of previous pieces I wrote on the use of Mahogany wood decking and making sure to check for Radon gas in the home, both of which I think you’ll find of interest.


Bostitch BTFP72155 Finish Nailer Review Video


One of the best tools to have when doing finish carpentry work on a house is a finish nailer. I recently received from the local UPS driver a new finish nailer from Bostitch to test drive. The particular model I received was the BTFP72155 Finish Nailer, a 15 gauge angled nailer that shoots “DA” style finish nails and supports nail lengths from 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches. [Read On and Watch the Video]


DeWalt DWHT47144 Chalk Reel Review Video


Whether you’re a professional home construction trades person, or a do it yourself homeowner with major home remodeling plans, one tool you can’t go without is a chalk reel. I recently acquired one of their new chalk reel kits, the DWHT47144, and was extremely impressed with its design, strong construction and ease of use. Like all of the marking products in the family, the DWHT47144 has a smooth and quiet operating helical gear system. [Read On and Watch the Video]


How to Install and Tape and Mud Drywall


Over the course of owning several homes, and tackling many major renovation projects on them, I have had to install drywall on a number of occasions. In addition, besides just installing the drywall, I have also done the associated drywall taping and mudding tasks. The paragraphs that follow in this article provide detailed instructions on how to install drywall, as well as how to tape and mud like the pros. [Read On]


How to Skip Trowel a Ceiling


After drywalling a room or home one of the very next things that should be done is to finish the ceilings. When it comes to finishing a ceiling there are a number of options that you can choose from. The simplest one is to simply prime and paint the ceiling with a flat paint. It’s easy to do and costs very little. The second option is to apply a popcorn textured ceiling. You can typically have a drywall contractor spray it on after they finish the drywall project or you can do it yourself using a paint roller. But there’s a better alternative call Skip Troweling. [Read On]


Planning a Kitchen Remodel

Making the decision to remodel a kitchen is often one of the best investments a homeowner can make. The kitchen is where families spend much of their waking hours when at home. Kitchens are where people cook, eat, and gather with other family members to discuss the day’s events. As a result of being the center point of homes, most prospective homebuyers highly value remodeled or renovated kitchens. Consequently, kitchen renovations rank high on the ROI home improvement list. [Read On]


Benefits of Finishing a Basement and How to Plan Properly


Converting an empty and dreary basement into a finished living space is a great way to increase the value of a home at an affordable price. Finishing a basement, on a cost per square foot basis, is cheaper than building an addition onto the side of a home or even finishing an attic. In most cases a finished basement also offers the ability to create more finished living space than either of those two alternatives. [Read On]


Mahogany Wood Decking


Many years ago now I toured several newly built Adirondack homes in the lakes region of New Hampshire. I was in the early planning stages of building my vacation home on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire and wanted to get some construction ideas for it. One of the key features that stood out to me while touring the homes were their decks. In every case they were built out of Mahogany wood. Both the decking and the rail systems. Besides looking very well constructed the dark reddish color Mahogany wood had a unique character and beauty about it that I immediately fell in love with. [Read On]


Radon Gas and Lung Cancer


Radon gas in homes is a serious concern. According to a number of scientific reports Radon gas is the second leading cause of Lung Cancer. Only the inhalation of tobacco products rates higher in causing Lung Cancer. It is believed that Radon gas is predominately more dangerous to children, smokers and occupants who spend much of their time inside their homes. When purchasing a home make sure to have it tested for Radon gas. If you already own your home and have never had it tested for Radon gas you should do so immediately. [Read On]
 

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As always, if you have any specific home improvement questions or would like to see specific new home improvement related content send your questions to me at mark@homeadditionplus.com.

Again, good luck with your DIY home improvement projects and enjoy the rest of the summer!

Mark J. Donovan

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