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Saws

The right saw for the right job will make your work easier and the results professional. The teeth on a saw are bent slightly to the left and to the right This “set” cuts a wide enough channel through wood to keep the blade from binding. Remember when measuring do not forget to allow for its thickness. The saw itself is an example of excellent craftsmanship shaped and designed for a certain job.

Crosscut
The crosscut saw is used to cut across the grain of the wood. It should be 24- 26” long. It has equal sided teeth, every other is angled with the alternate ones from the opposite side. Crosscut saws commonly have 7-12 teeth/ inch the higher the number of teeth/ inch the smoother the cut.

Rip Saw
Cuts with forward motion only. It has 5 teeth/ inch used for ripping the wood with the grain. Because of the design of the triangular teeth with unequal sides, the saw cuts only on the forward motion.

Universal Saw
The all purpose saw will cut across or against the grain. If you want just one saw the universal saw is the one.

Special Tasks Saws

Bow Saw
Good for firewood, trimming limbs. Replacement blades are of fine, normal, or rough type. The saw should have a knuckle guard.

Backsaw
Used for cutting plastics, laminates, aluminum and wood. The saw is especially good for joint cutting often used with a miter box.

Keyhole Saw
This saw was used to cut key holes in wood doors. Used when space is limited when cutting small openings for pipes, outlets and for cutting curved lines. The saw is used after cutting a hole in the material.

Coping Saw
This saw is used for precise cuts like baseboards, crown molding and trim work that involves curved cuts. The blade can be set at different angles and tightened by turning the handle.

Hacksaw
The most versatile non- wood cutting saw. Depending on the material, the saw can be fitted with fine and coarse blades for thick and soft materials.

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Siding

The siding on your house is what keeps the cool air inside the structure in the summer and keeps in the warmth in the winter. What you need to know is that all vinyl sidings are not alike and there are other choices and not much more expensive than vinyl.

Recommendations
We recommend whatever type of siding you have on your house, that you have it maintained it in good condition . That a yearly visual inspection be done so any caulking that may be required be attended to . Click on to our link Get Information for more answers to your questions and Hire a Professional who know siding.

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Tile & Stone

We want you to have the beauty of stone and the practicality of tile without thehigh end cost. The key for you is to link up to the best contractors in the field and have your questions answered at HomelinePros.com.

Recommendations
The best bang for your buck is a stylish tile floor and a landscape or fireplace appointed in stone. Click on our link Get information for more answers to your questions and Hire a Professional for the pros who know tile and stone.

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Wallpaper removal

If you are having to remove old wallpaper make a 1/3 solution of white vinegar and warm water and paint it onto the wallpaper small sections at a time working your way from the top down.

We recommend you use a 12 '' broad knife and be careful if you are removing the wallpaper from Sheetrock so you don't remove the outer layer of the wallboard destroying it's finished surface.

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Water Heaters

There are several methods to make hot water for heating, cooking and bathing. What we want you to know is that today we have very efficient ways to generate it and we want you to be equipped with state of the art technology.

Recommendations
If you are generating your hot water from conventional means as electric, gas or oil, we recommend that you have an energy audit done to determine the efficiency of your equipment. Click on our link Get Information and Hire a Professional to help you with your questions or selection of a contractor who know hot water.

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Water Shutoff

Know where the water shutoff to your house is especially if you tackle plumbing repairs. The water shutoff are typically located where the other utilities are coming into the house a crawl space or for newer construction hidden in a closet on the first floor.

Tip: When you open your shutoff, other than if your house has be fitted with a ball valve, close the valve 1/4 of a turn so when you need to shut it off again it will be easy to do.

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Weatherproofing

Keep the elements of the weather out of your house. The most common problem the homeowner has is poor caulking around windows and doors . The correct method to caulk is to keep your caulking to a minimum, caulk so water sheds from the structure and does not get trapped against what you are caulking and use the right type caulk for the job.

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Window Cleaning

You can get the cleanest windows in the neighbor at the fraction of the cost both streak free and sparkling clean if you use a 1/3 solution of white vinegar and water. Try this solution on your windows using a hose end sprayer or pressure washer. The best time to clean the outside of your windows is when the humidity is 40 percent or lower.

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Wood Destroying Pests

Termites are the number one enemy that will destroy your house. To keep termites and wood pest away from your home avoid high moisture conditions in and around your house. Inspect your firewood for any pest before you bring it into your house. Keep the firewood pile at least 50 feet away. Termites are voracious eaters and excavators for the cellulose in the wood of your home. Carpenter ants are the second enemy to your house. They do not digest the wood as termites but excavate and nest in the moist or rotten wood of your home. Tip remove any rotten wood around your house and any rotten stumps in the yard. Keep the rain water away from the house by have gutters installed . Taking these steps will eliminate the attraction for wood destroying pests.

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