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Winterize Your Home

Winterize Your Home: Prep your hose bib Hose bibs. Most homes and condominiums are equipped with at least one. From washing your car on a warm summer day, to hosing off the deck one last time before the snow comes,…

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The Importance of Anti-Fracture Membranes for Tiling

The Importance of Anti-Fracture Membranes for Tiling When it comes to tiling, ensuring a long-lasting and durable finish is paramount. One crucial element that often gets overlooked is the use of anti-fracture/uncoupling membranes. These membranes serve as a protective layer…

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The Butcher Block, a slice of history.

The Butcher Block, a slice of history.   The annals of history maintain that the “Butcher’s” Block, as it was originally known, dates back to pre-history.   The butcher’s block was originally made from soft wood. A section of sycamore…

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The art of Carpentry, the fight for preservation.

The art of Carpentry, the fight for preservation.   No later than 50 years ago, craftsmanship, better known as “finishing” in today’s industry jargon, started to decay. Today stain grade fir is often replaced with MDF, and hardwood floors replaced…

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Cygnus Contracting Blog Post

How to choose a contractor

From the construction files… You have a dream, you have a budget but you don’t have a contractor to help you realize your renovation goals. For those of you not familiar with the role of a contractor, here is the…

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