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How to Insulate with Roxul insulation
How to Insulate with Roxul insulation When it’s time to install insulation into a room, whether you’re building a new home or remodeling, or finishing a basement, there are a few things you should know. For starters, using Roxul insulation is our choice because it’s...
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Make certain your deck is built properly
Buying a used home is an exciting time, but can be scary if you don’t know the history of the home. This worry is amplified for areas like the deck, where minor problems become major problems and carry the potential for injury or worse. Here are our top tips to make...
read moreThe Case Against Window Inserts: Why You Should Replace Your Windows
Window Inserts vs. Window Replacements There are several reason why you might need to repair your windows, ranging from aesthetic to necessity. Sometimes you need a fresh look if you moved into an older home and you get the luxury of upgrading. Other times disaster...
read moreHow to install a roof vent
How to install a roof vent When it’s time to install a roof vent, the process is relatively simple if you don’t overthink it. Roof vents are a must when installing or repairing a roof. The air in houses is filled with moisture and roof vents allow a place for that...
read moreThe Weekly CP Episode 003
The Weekly CP Episode 003 // Meet Joe! Meet Joe! As the title of the video states, Joe is our resident roofing expert. If you have a question about roofing of any kind he can answer it for you. He is especially knowledgeable in the area of tile roofs which is what we...
read moreThe Weekly CP Episode 002
The Weekly CP Episode 002 Meet Austin! On this episode of The Weekly CP we followed him around to see all that he does for us here. Austin is our repairman, runner, and all around funny guy. This week he was out on one of his roof repairs fixing shingle teepeeing....
read moreThe Weekly CP Episode 001
For the first official week of The Weekly CP we headed out to a full basement remodel that we just completed the framing for as well as took a look at a repair we were doing on a roof. This basement was not original to the home but rather was put in years later so the...
read moreWe’re Starting a Vlog!
We're starting a Vlog! Why is a roofing and remodeling company starting a vlog you may ask? Because why not! We want to be more than simply another general contractor to you and we want you to know who we are as a company as well as individuals. Carlson Projects is a...
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Whole home remodel
Full walkthrough of a whole home remodel This home is located on a beautiful acreage just outside of Lincoln Nebraska, part of the farm that has been in the family for many generations. This home had good bones but was in need of an update both inside and out. Several...
read moreHow To Repair Rotten Fascia Board
How To Repair Rotten Wood Fascia Begin by removing the old fascia. Fascia can be a combination of materials, on older homes it is typically wood and can be removed fairly easily with the right tools. If you have a newer home it is most likely a wood sub fascia and...
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