Emanuel Silva, a contributing editor to JLC, owns Silva Lightning Builders in North Andover, Mass. He can be reached at [email protected].
Manny Silva explains how to pattern-rout deck stair stringers and trim for a perfect fit.
How Manny Silva replaced four structural columns supporting a three-story house originally built on a questionable base
How Manny Silva refreshed an old porch using a mix of original and new materials.
After giving a rubble stone foundation a concrete facelift and topping the assembly with a PVC cap, installing the new door was easy.
Manny Silva has a method for creating an airtight seal even when the attic floor is uneven.