Tips for Selecting your House Number Design

December 4, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

Each individual property has a dwelling amount nevertheless it’s generally a neglected structure aspect. When new people arrive at your home it is the 1st factor they detect in confirming they’re really at the ideal area and it sets an vital initial impact, so a dwelling quantity structure is crucial from the two a useful and aesthetic standpoint.

There are a few vital factors that we recommend in selecting the excellent structure for your residence variety or plaque design and style:

Take into account the Color & Finish of your Residence Range

When selecting a dwelling quantity, one particular of the to start with features to think about is the colour or the complete. In picking the finish, it is crucial to also maintain in brain the color of the surface area that your residence number or plaque will be preset to. A black range plaque on a black surface area for example will fade into the track record, so deciding upon a finish with contrast is ideal for maximising impression.

Quantities with substantial contrast from their mounting surface will stand out – significant for both of those guests and unexpected emergency services. You’ve probably spent some time in cautiously picking the colour of the wall or your entrance fence. For instance, if you’ve chosen Dulux Monument paint for your fence, relatively than matching this with the color of your residence selection or home plaque, choosing a contrasting colour these kinds of as a matt white powder coat will go

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Master Bedroom Wallpapers | 30 Ideas for Fall

December 3, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

We’re already halfway through September and Fall will soon be fully upon us. As the days become shorter and the nights get cooler, getting snugly in bed becomes very appealing. So, it’s a great time to think about revamping your bedroom to make it the cozy, peaceful, inviting haven you’ll need.

Once you’ve had chance to plan the practicalities of your bedroom remodel – perhaps you need new walk in bedroom closets, or want to install a different kind of flooring – you then have the fun job of deciding on how to update the décor.

And a perfect way (and actually the really easy way) to update your bedroom is to invest in a statement wallpaper that really reflects the personality and mood you want to create. In fact even if you’re not doing a whole remodel, simply updating the décor with refreshed wallpaper and décor accents will bring a new lease of life to your personal sanctuary. Here are some wallpaper accent wall ideas.

And because wallpapers are still a strong favorite with top interior designers there are now all kinds of amazing design and pattern options – whether you love fulsome floral prints, retro geometric patterns, contemporary abstract schemes or cute whimsical imagery, there’s a wallpaper out there just for you!

The world of wallpaper is immense so, to help narrow and focus your mind, a good place to start is to think of the color scheme you’re after. So, to get your design juices flowing we’ve

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Cooling Misters by Koolfog Keeps Things Chill

December 2, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

Ice product is a summertime take care of that is proper up there with iconic American traditions like incredibly hot canine, baseball, and 4th of July celebrations. Creameries provide all sorts of enticements such as topping choices, delicate serve, dipped, and of course, there is always a plethora of savory and sweet blends that soften in your mouth. When all ice product outlets are not the same, they do share anything in typical. A household-friendly subject vacation to any ice product retail store is time sensitive…and Koolfog cooling misters can definitely save the day.

Timing is significant
When you make the determination to grab an ice cream cone, you know likely in that you are not ready to get it household or help save it for later. In most situations, the sunlight temps will be so very hot that you’re not even heading to make it to the car or truck. A fresh ice product cone demands quick notice. Upon transfer from the scooper’s hand to yours, it is presently melting down the sides. You only have seconds to lick the drips, traversing the cone so as not to pass up even just one fall. Or heaven forbid, it melts so speedy in the heat that it’s a slushy just before you know it.

Awesome your jets…it’s time for an ice cream run!!
A lot of establishments deliver indoor seating in remarkably air-conditioned atmospheres to delight in a superior sundae. But someway, the little parlor tables take away from the

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Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast | November 26, 2022

December 1, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

This week, we’re featuring some of the best segments that have aired over the past year on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. Listen to hear some of our favorite segments, as well as these Simple Solutions.

Simple Solutions

How to Condition Leather: Leather shoes, boots and furniture take a beating from moisture so it’s important to treat them with mink oil or leather conditioning cream.

The problem is that these substances are very thick and difficult to absorb into the leather.

The solution is to heat the leather with a blow dryer before rubbing in the conditioner.

The oil/cream liquefies as soon it hits the heated surface, which helps drive it deep into the leather grain.

Watch: Easy Tip for Leather Conditioner

How to Easily Spray-Paint Small Parts: Spray-painting small parts is much easier with an inexpensive plastic turntable.

Just place the object to be painted in the center of the turntable and rotate the turntable with one hand as you spray the revolving item.

Want more? Watch ‘How to Spray Paint Screws, Latches, Braces and Brackets’

How to Get the Most Out of Your Nail Apron: Here are three ways to improve the simple cloth nail apron.

When using a hammer holster, thread the apron string through the holster slot twice; that way, it won’t slide off the string every time you take off the apron.
Before tying off the apron strings, thread them through the belt loop on the back of your pants. That

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What’s Included and What’s Not?

November 30, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

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Photo: CRD’s production team (Left to right: Dave our Sr. Project Manager, Zach our Production Coordinator, and Kalia our Project Manager).

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Alder Commons: An Uncommon Project

November 29, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

June 29, 2022
By Douglas Killingtree

Being home builders, we at Hammer & Hand spend a lot of our time doing remodels, new homes, and the occasional commercial TI in Portland and Seattle. Though we pride ourselves on being top-notch builders and good members of our communities, it’s not often that we get to be involved in a project that is designed around the concept of community building itself. Working on the Alder Commons community kitchen build-out was a rare treat for us, and one that meant a lot to many members of our team.

For the uninitiated, Alder Commons is a nonprofit space designed to facilitate multigenerational, multicultural community building and personal growth. They provide a place for self-directed learning in classes and workshops on a wide range of topics and for a diverse array of peoples. From cooking classes to bookshelf building, art courses to homeschool hangouts for kids in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, Alder Commons serves as a community crossroad for intersectional cultural appreciation and self-improvement.

“Our mission is to cultivate an equitable, all-ages community of self-directed learners. We aim to reduce barriers between youth and adults of diverse backgrounds by providing an accessible and inclusive space for them to share knowledge and resources.” (source: Alder Commons | Philosophy)

When the Alder Commons team approached Hammer & Hand about building their community kitchen space, we were thrilled for the opportunity to bring their dream to life. The project was designed by Communitecture, a

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