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  Author: Sarah Clews Senior Product Marketing Manager, Trusscore Superior Drywall Alternatives for Your Garage Walls, Drywall is by far the most common garage wall and ceiling building material used today, but there are many alternatives that deliver better performance and unique styling. We run down some of the available options and detail their strengths and weaknesses. Your garage deserves better Drywall has some advantages as a garage wall and ceiling product, including its fire performance and convenient availability; but that’s not the whole story  There are a host of alternative materials that, depending on the use case, offer a range of interior finishes and, in some cases, far greater performance Some of the alternatives include wood, metal, cement, and PVC-based products like those from Trusscore Drywall has long been the default building product for garage walls and ceilings. But is it the best product? Garages today are required to perform multiple role...

  There are great DIY outdoor projects that are consistently on homeowner’s to-do-lists. These ten projects will add value to your property and improve how you use your outdoor space. 1. Deck Building a deck is one of the more popular outdoor projects among homeowners. It’s an easy build for the average DIYer and can be finished over the span of a weekend depending on the scale and design. Your budget will determine what decking materials you use. A pressure treated wood deck is more economical than a cedar or composite deck . Composite decking, however, has the big advantage of hassle-free maintenance. 2. Fence A well-designed wood fence is both a practical and beautiful element that will increase the value of your property. It will not only provide you with privacy from your neighbors but it will also block unwanted views of the surrounding area. Choose a style that will complement and enhance your home’s architecture and landscaping. Vertical fence boards are ...

  There are two seasons in Canada: winter and barbecue! With dozens of barbecue options to choose from, how do we choose the right one? Oddly enough, finding the right grill has more to do with our backyard lifestyle than size, color, shape, and BTUs. Whatever you decide on, you can find your perfect grill in the Broil King lineup  and start enjoying the perfect summer of backyard feasts now. Here are our five key facts to get you into the right grill this season.   Flavor First We grill because we love grilled flavor. We could end on that note alone, but this industry is full of big signals about the best and better, and we need to cut through the smoke. If you’re grilling hot and fast, you want a grill that gets hot and stays hot to deliver the ultimate in sear and vaporization. Smoking low and slow requires clean, consistent, flavorful smoke and consistent temperature control. Put flavor first. A hot grill that gets hot in the winter and summer can vaporize ...

 It all began with the original SCREENEZE® System over 20 years ago. SCREENEZE® came to fruition over the frustration with traditional methods. There had to be a better way. We wanted a system that was self-stretching but, above all, easy to repair or replace a torn screen. After several years, we landed on the idea of a two-part system. The base secures to a traditional timber framed porch and a cap that, when pressed on, secures and stretches the screen fabric. Available in Four Colors Shop Now How to Install 1. Choose Mount Type: 2. Choose to do Miter Cuts or Square cuts with Plinths: 3. Identify the required Components includes in the Tube: 4. Identify the optional components for square cut installation (Sold Separately): 5. Decide if you are going to utilize the optional Plinth Kits (sold separately) to eliminate mitering the SCREENEZE® corners. If you are going to use the optional Plinth Kits, proceed to step 6 for a Flush Mount Application or step 7 for a Corner Mount ...

 Deck railings are a safety feature on decks built above the ground. Building codes vary but most require a railing on a deck built 24 inches above the ground. There are many styles and materials to choose from so decide on the look that will best suit your home and deck design. Today’s trends tend to be simple and understated. Railings are often built with plain balusters made of metal or wood for a traditional look. The color you choose can blend with your deck style or have it contrast as an accent. You can combine materials for a custom look or add decorative post caps, or caps with lighting. Growing in popularity are designs with no balusters but with glass panels or cables which let you see the view beyond. Alternatively you can choose a railing that is unique and makes a statement. An important detail to consider is the height of the railing. Take note of your local building codes for your new railing to ensure you are meeting safety requirements. Browse your d...

  5 Things to Consider When Building Your Dream Deck Building your dream deck, i t’s one of the most rewarding home renovation projects: upgrading your outdoor space with a dedicated space for eating, entertaining or relaxing. But the project can be daunting, both from a design and logistical perspective. Go the extra mile in the planning phase and you’re guaranteed a finished result that will be long-lasting, multifunctional, and maximize your time in the great outdoors, year-round. Read on for the 5 things to Consider When Building You Dream Deck. 1. What Will Your Deck Be For? Think about what you want your deck to do now, as well as any use you might want it to have in the future—for instance, as your family grows. Is it primarily for relaxing, or entertaining? Do you want it to include plants, raised beds or other decorative elements? How about grilling? How will it integrate with the rest of your space, such as a yard or pool? The possibilities are plenty, no m...

  4 Things To Know When Installing Composite Decking Trex composite deck boards are engineered to resist staining, scratching, and fading – and to eliminate time-consuming maintenance – so you’ll never have to step foot in the stain aisle again. What better match for Trex composite decking than Trex Hideaway hidden deck fasteners? These hidden fasteners install easily between deck boards, fastening them to joists with no visible deck screw heads on the surface. What’s more, Trex Hideaway hidden deck fasteners create precise and consistent spacing between boards, for an elegant finish that blends flawlessly with your exterior décor and braves the elements right alongside you. So, with your Trex composite decking and Trex Hideaway hidden deck fasteners in hand, before you get started on your next favorite room (your new deck!), let’s look at four things you need to prepare when installing composite decking: The 1st of 4 Things To Know When Installing Composite Decking : ...

  The New 3-in-1 Digital Measurer from Dremel is a great addition to any carpenter's toolkit. In addition to the laser measure, it has a tap measure attachment and a wheel attachment for measuring curved and uneven surfaces. All functions are controlled by a single button and the tool take AAA batteries. The Base laser measure function works up to 65FT with a accuracy of +/- or a 1/8in. the tool can store two measurements at a time, and calculates area.   The Tape Measure Adapter measures up to 5Ft.   The Wheel Adapter Measures straight, curved, & uneven surfaces up to 65FT. Get yours now at Chamberlain Timber Mart .

  How to measure a room for flooring, figuring out the quantity of flooring you need requires a bit of math and the first step is to measure your room. Measure width and length and factor in all floorspace including closets, nooks and bump-outs. Multiply these numbers together and round up to give you the square footage of your room. If you are installing flooring in multiple rooms, measure the square footage of each room and add these numbers together so you have a combined square footage. Keep in mind that you will need to add 5% to 10% to this number to account for material overages. An overage can be installing mishaps, defects in the flooring material or if your room is an irregular shape and will require more cutting. If you are a novice DIY-er you may need a higher overage to account for mistakes. Add the overage to your combined square footage and you now know your overall square footage. Next, check the square footage coverage number provided by the manufactu...

  Just like the idea of using a rotary phone is outdated, many Canadians are moving away from corded power tools. When you’re working with cordless tools, you’re free to move around with ease — no tangled extension cords getting stuck and limiting your movement. They’re powerful, efficient and you can count on them to get the job done. Sometimes people are skeptical to trade their trusty corded model for something cordless, so today we’re breaking down the Top 5 myths about cordless tools … CORDLESS MYTH #1: “There’s no point in bothering with a cordless drill when every other tool is going to have a cord.” Your days of being tied to your workbench are limited, because you wouldn’t believe how many tools are going cordless these days. Makita listened to their customers and put together a lineup of cordless gear that includes sliding compound mitre saws, circular saws, reciprocating saws, rotary hammers, impact drivers, planers, sanders and even vacuum cleaners. CORDLESS...

  Load-bearing walls hold up our homes, but the drywall itself can be damaged. Kids, pets, renovations, and even the occasional stumble can knock a hole right through it — with or without a family member confessing the “hole” truth. Luckily, we’ve helped many customers with their own hole-patching projects and we know just what to do. Whether you’re dealing with a tiny chunk in your drywall or a bigger “oops” situation, here are the trusted products you can turn to for help … Patches: If a door knob crashed through your drywall, leaving a nice door knob-sized hole for you, a patch is an easy way to fix it. The Strait-Flex® Perma-Patch is a multi-purpose drywall repair patch. It measures 8” x 8” so it’s handy for banged-up areas, holes left from removing light fixtures, or holes you had to cut to save your hamster that squeezed behind the stove and got lost in the walls. (Um, it does really happen!) This patch is thin but very strong and made with a patented composite ma...