Blog Archives
Wild Fires Revisited
California Wildfires Revisited ; Last year I wrote an article regarding the dangers of current wildfire conditions in California. Since then we have had three more of the worst wild fires in history. The Carr fire in Redding the Woolsey fire in … Continue Reading
Out Of Sight Out Of Mind
Why it is so important to maintain your roof, gutters and downspouts ; by Dave Mason The first line of protection your home has against the sun, wind and rain is the roof – drain system. The roof system consists of a … Continue Reading
Fire Safety and Your Home
Dave Mason License # 715338 51 Brookeline Dr Ph. 415-297-1489 Novato, California 94949 masonrestoration@yahoo.com Fire Safety Emergency ; What can be done to protect your family and home from a raging wild fire ? The last … Continue Reading
Wiring and Electricity on your Own
Most of us are afraid of messing with electricity. It hurts like hell to be shocked and can even kill. But in reality it is easy to turn the electricity off at the main panel, check that it’s off with a tester, … Continue Reading
Tips from Marin Home Restoration to Help Homeowners Who Desire to be Handy in the Art of Restoring Their Home
The art of being a home doctor is always – Round, Straight, Plumb, Square,Level, Equal, Sized, Parallel, Pilot Hole, Shimmed,Braced,Caulked, Glued and screwed. What does this mean? What is this guy talking about? If you can remember these basic rules and NEVER … Continue Reading
Flat Frame for Space Saving
Flat Frame for Space Saving For anyone doing construction whether homeowner or professional builder, there are times when you need just one more inch of space to finish the job.If you are framing for a new room or kitchen, standard 2/4 studs … Continue Reading
European Showers for that Limited Bathroom Space
Many of us have at one time or another desired a second bathroom with shower. The challenge is where to put it. Often the answer is right under your nose.In my last remodel job on a cabin house in Santa Cruz, the … Continue Reading
Home Additions: Hidden Spaces Are The Places
Like me, most homeowners desire more space at some point as their family grows. The problem is where to put that new space. Often, your new addition space is right in front of you but you just fail to see it. Attics … Continue Reading
Digging Post Holes the Easy Way
Tools: big Shop Vac, 6-foot digging bar, and post hole clam shell digger All of us homeowners and handy persons have had to dig the dreaded post hole at one time or another. Holes in the ground are good for many projects … Continue Reading
Easy Roof Repairs Tips for that Pesky Leak
Many home problems like mildew, staining, wood rotting, warping and settling are caused by roof leaks. Roof leaks can be a challenge to locate and repair. Many leaks go undetected for years and cause thousands of dollars in damage. Roofs come in … Continue Reading
