Tako’s Construction and Woodworking

Here is a project we completed this week. Loved doing this project and can’t wait for more like it!
It was a add on wall job and we had to match the existing texture which was also very fun.

“Hey Tako how did you paint the corner of the wall without an extension ladder?” 😂

Tako’s Construction and Woodworking updated their phone number.

Also completed this two week project today happy with how it turned out.

Completed this fence today, before the cold weather hit.

Fence job that we have been working on this week! Progress coming soon.

We are gutter cleaning! If you have dirty gutters or know someone we will clean them. Send us a message today!

A rustic table top for a whiskey barrel firepit just in time for summer!

Just got done refinishing some skylights and painting a Very pink bedroom!

Here’s some interesting info.

How To Remove Tree Stumps Without The Fuss

Removing a stump without heavy equipment can be backbreaking work. Axes, picks and pry bars are the tools required, along with at least a day's hard work. Using chemical applications makes stump removal an easier (although slower) process. Epsom salt is the best substance to remove a tree stump if it is in your garden or lawn, since it enhances the quality of your soil.

Why Epsom Salt?
After a tree has been felled, the root network will continue to feed the stump. A living stump will not rot and may grow new shoots. Epsom salt (or magnesium sulfate) is hygroscopic, which means the crystals absorb water. In sufficient quantity, Epsom salt pulls moisture from the wood, which then kills the tree.

There are many substances that could be applied to a tree stump to kill it, but Epsom salt has advantages over other stump removal chemicals. Rock salt or caustic lye would dry out the wood, but high sodium levels could make it difficult to replant after the stump has been removed. Commercial stump removal preparations contain potassium nitrate, which aids decomposition but does little to kill a living stump. Epsom salt kills the stump while improving the surrounding soil by adding magnesium and sulfur; plants require both for chlorophyll production.

Application-
Drill holes in the top of the stump with a one inch spade bit. The number of holes you will drill is dependent upon how large the stump top is--start your holes three inches from the perimeter of the stump and keep them three to four inches apart until you run out of room. Bore the holes as deeply as you can--at least eight inches into the base of the stump. Pour 100 percent Epsom salt into the holes and add enough water to moisten the salt. This moisture will carry the salts into the cells of the tree, drying them out. Then use a mattock or grub hoe to uncover as much as the root structure as you can. Pour a thick layer of Epsom salt on all exposed roots to prevent to roots from carrying moisture and nutrients to the base of the tree.

Larger stumps may take a month or two to die, so plan to reapply the Epsom salt every three weeks. Brittle, dark wood is dead; while soft, light wood will require another application of Epsom salt. A dead stump will decompose naturally, though you can speed the process by adding a high nitrogen fertilizer to the bore holes and around the base of the stump.

An extra large cutting board on a beautiful piece of hickory, this one turned out very nice!

Delivered this beautiful dog kennel today! Love the way it turned out!

Prep work happening 😎
So close to being done with this beautiful piece.

One door completely finished for the dog kennel!

Meant to be taking progress pics but I totally forgot. So here is what I have of the dog kennel! Hope you guys like it!
Have a great Saturday!

Here is an end table that is in the works! Finished product coming soon!

Our most common item of last year and this year is the double-bench!
We just finished this one!
Order yours today.

On todays episode of Pinterest finds! Will be making the towel racks soon order yours today!

Blanket ladders on sale now for $45.00. Order yours today!

Blanket ladders are for sale!
The one in the pic below is $45.00, great price for great quality!

The man on the left is Paul Ives. And the young man on the left it’s Ethan Cummings. These two guys will be basically running Takos Odd Jobs for awhile while I am off to college! I trust them fully to keep the business up and running. I don’t want my business to fail while I’m off. That’s why I put Paul In charge! Thank you for understanding!

Here is the giveaway prize! Screenshot the posts you shared and you whoever has the most likes will win!

‼️GIVEAWAY‼️

Send me a screenshot of the posts you shared!

Winner of the cutting board will be chosen tonight!
Hurry! Don’t miss out!

‼️GIVEAWAY‼️ READ 👇
Who’s ready to win a free. Cutting board with a beautiful pattern that will be posted in about 3 days!

There will be only one winner!

All you have to do to win is… share our post. And the most likes on the shared post will win. But there’s only one catch.

YOU CANNOT TELL THEM YOU’RE IN A CONTEST!

It ruins the fun 😉

Tako’s Construction and Woodworking now takes appointments on their Page.

Finished a dark, large cutting board for a client. Very beautiful finish on this one! Turned out beautiful.

Make sure to go follow SonShine Carpentry. They have amazing post. And do amazing work.