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Ted Rubis

Carpenters, designers, theater technicians and creative people – what a great combination for creative home projects and repairs.  Our skill set is perfect for the home, home improvement, and repair.

Home Improvements for Outdoor Spaces: Privacy and Live Walls

August 17, 2021July 6, 2021 by Ted Rubis

Boxwood Walls, Live Walls, Greenery Walls with mixed textures and UV resistance. Call the creative carpenters and handyman at Ampa …

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Categories Tips from Ted Tags interior design, live walls

10 Ways to Spruce Up a Deck; Outdoor Living Spaces and Interior Design

July 2, 2021June 17, 2021 by Ted Rubis

Power Wash the Deck. Power washing is an easy way to clean up mildew and stains.  Spot cleaning and hosing …

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Categories Deck Repair, Tips from Ted Tags Deck Repairs, Featured Projects, Renovations

Porches – As a living space

June 8, 2021 by Ted Rubis

Growing up in the Historic Fan in Richmond VA as a kid, I remember sitting on the porch after supper …

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Categories Tips from Ted, Porches Tags Porches, Renovations

Indoor Potted Plants

August 16, 2021May 18, 2021 by Ted Rubis

A great tool for decorating, but what about the Pests? Fungus Gnats Indoor potted plants offer many benefits in addition …

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Categories Lawn & Garden, Tips from Ted Tags Featured Projects, Renovations

How can I increase the value of my home without a huge expense?

June 29, 2021May 14, 2021 by Ted Rubis

Ceiling Medallions Installation – Create interest and style, a TIP FROM TED THE HANDYMAN AND FINE CARPENTER. Many people ask …

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Categories Ceiling Medallions, Tips from Ted Tags Ceiling Medallions, Renovations

5 Easy steps to seal a tub

May 16, 2021May 11, 2021 by Ted Rubis

HOME RENOVATION PROJECT Everywhere different materials meet in the home, cracking may occur because of the different expansion and contracting …

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Categories General Repairs, Bathrooms, Tips from Ted Tags Featured Projects, Renovations

A Fun Way to Update a Deck: Decorative Metal Balustrade Rails, deck beatification project.

July 2, 2021May 3, 2021 by Ted Rubis

Everyone’s focus is the outdoors and outdoor living.  Gathering outdoors is the safe way to gather and see family and …

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Categories Deck Repair, General Repairs, Tips from Ted Tags Deck Repairs, Featured Projects, Renovations

Porches – A renewed importance in city living

July 2, 2021April 29, 2021 by Ted Rubis

HOME RENOVATION PROJECT Every weekend I visit my 90-year-old mother who still lives in the family house in the Virginia …

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Categories Tips from Ted, Porches Tags Porches, Renovations

Outdoor Living – Spruce up your deck with a fresh coat of paint.

May 10, 2021April 29, 2021 by Ted Rubis

Painting vs Staining a Deck Painting your deck is a quick and easy way to update the look and one …

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Categories Deck Repair, Featured Projects, General Repairs, Painting Tags Deck Repairs, Featured Projects, painting, Renovations

How do I paint over dated wood panel?

July 2, 2021April 27, 2021 by Ted Rubis

Painting as an interior design option. Everybody is stuck at home looking at those same 4 walls!  Guess what, if …

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Categories General Repairs, Painting, Tips from Ted Tags Featured Projects, painting, Renovations
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