Jason Cashin / freelance carpenter

Jason Cashin / freelance carpenter Craftsmanship. Integrity. Reliability.

A construction site has a strange superpower. It looks like chaos right up until the moment it doesn't.From rough openin...
02/02/2026

A construction site has a strange superpower. It looks like chaos right up until the moment it doesn't.

From rough opening to finished view - Blomidonhaus

Best day all year.
01/10/2026

Best day all year.

Nice day for framing a barn!
11/11/2025

Nice day for framing a barn!

Drywall without the dust? Yes, it’s possible.We’ve been putting the DeWalt cordless drywall sander and dust extractor th...
09/20/2025

Drywall without the dust? Yes, it’s possible.

We’ve been putting the DeWalt cordless drywall sander and dust extractor through its paces, and the results are impressive. Clean walls, clean air, and easy enough for anyone to handle — even on small home projects.

We’re thinking about offering this setup as a rental for homeowners who want pro-level results without the mess.

Would you use this on your next drywall job? 👷‍♀️💨

08/31/2025

I found this interesting so had to share…
Home Buyer: I want a house built after 1980.
Me: Actually, you don't.
Let me explain.
Newer isn't always better, and this picture sums it up pretty well. The quality of modern lumber is simply far inferior to the quality of lumber they were using to build homes in the early and mid-20th century. Wood quality began dropping on a serious scale in the 1980s due to old-growth timber being almost completely depleted.
Most wood used today is grown very fast - not only can you visibly see the difference in quality, but the newer lumber is more prone to rotting due to a lack of heartwood. Slow growth wood yields much more heartwood, which is the longest lasting part of the tree, whereas sap wood (new growth wood) will rot very quickly. Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant. A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build.
Credit to the respective author

Spot the difference?
08/23/2025

Spot the difference?

Circa 1764. Sill replacement process has begun.
08/22/2025

Circa 1764. Sill replacement process has begun.

Summer is never complete without an outdoor project. Best if you get to work at a height. Coffee tastes better up here...
08/15/2025

Summer is never complete without an outdoor project. Best if you get to work at a height. Coffee tastes better up here. I hope she remembers this summer with Dad I remember scraping and painting a house 37 summers ago. I got to climb a ladder and I got to keep the brush, and blueberry pie on the last day. I looked in every day the bus would pass by. I wonder if that is why I always sat on that side of the bus? She will drive by some day and tell her friends and kids .
This is why restoration matters . The story lives .

What's the worst that could happen??
08/10/2025

What's the worst that could happen??

When you can't just run to the hardware store for some century old trim, what do you do?
07/31/2025

When you can't just run to the hardware store for some century old trim, what do you do?

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Kentville, NS

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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