Last Open at the Abbey , DJ Prevails !

Well, for those of you that grew up going to Glen Abbey with our Dads and friends, today is the last hurrah for the course that the Golden Bear
Built. Apparently, he was so disgusted by the announcement to use the land to build  more
McMansions, he refused to appear at the event.

The golf was excellent, the course was in excellent shape, and I know many fans who are sickened by this poor shortsighted decision to sell out to the almighty developer dollar.

The RCGA will regret this decision for the next 100 years. A sad day for Canadian golf fans for sure.

Strip and Refinish

Homeowner tried to use that Polyshades 2 in 1, which never really comes out that great, hence the call to us to strip and refinish by using a dedicated stain and separate clear finish to control color depth and final finish build.

Heirloom to the rescue, some lacquer thinner
and good old fashioned elbow grease !

Original raised panel
double ogee Barzotti
cabinetry, still in excellent
shape 17 yrs later !

Doors stripped and profile
sanded using our Thoroughsand
techniques ;)

Final pics once complete will
be posted.

Humboldt Bronco Hero

Forget our two-faced politicians and business leaders, this kid is a real Canadian
hero. Ryan Straschnitzki donning the sledge
hockey blades and getting on with his life.



https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4756620

Painting in Humidity, Exterior Notes

We try to counsel other painters

that exterior painting and refinishing

Can be a little tricky in our current

summer heatwave conditions.

It would be ideal if conditions were

always 72F with humidity below 35%,

and not 88-92F with 60% humidity.

As a general rule, follow the sun so that freshly

applied coatings do not get exposed to the blistering sun and try to make sure all surfaces

are thoroughly sanded and filled.

Also keep in mind that most exterior coatings

are sacrificial in nature and act to protect the

substrate. If left uncoated they will age

prematurely and decay.

Canadian Electrical Code 2018 Changes FYI

Effective as of April 2018, all kitchen
receptacles are required to be on a
dedicated branch line. GFCI outlets
mandatory near sink or wet areas.

Before you could add outlets from
another branch line, this is no longer
the case to meet CSA code.

The other changes are listed
below :

http://www.electricalindustry.ca/latest-news/3739-2018-canadian-electrical-code-part-i-top-15-changes

Harbortowne Hilton Head Cabinetry

Classic and Timeless 

Light Walnut Stained

Raised Panel Cabinetry

at the renowned Harbortowne

Golf Resort at Hilton Head,Sc

Site of the Heritage Classic.

An example of excellence for all of us 

to aspire to...

We did not provide this order but it shows you what is possible within the realm of solid

Maple cabinetry. (NO MDF in South Carolina coastal regions, does not hold up...)

Notice the Locker Bench Shoe Caddy

Cabinets keep floor clutter

to a minimum.

Photos submitted by one of our family 

members....!

Happy Canada Week, our sponsor Black and Decker

Our work would not be possible
Were it not for the quality
woodworking tools from our
sponsor at Black and Decker.!!!

No one makes a touch orbital
sander as good as these guys...

Pick one up at Canadian Tire
During their power tools promos !

Happy Canada Week !!!

Why God is a Maple Leafs Fan !

The arrival of John Tavares, a bona fide No.1 playmaking centreman capable of 100 pts for 7 years. Welcome No.91, could a Stanley Cup be in the near future, ending the 1967 drought ?