CHANNELLOCK

By Robert Robillard

CHANNELLOCK Has A Fierce New Web-Site Company Launches New Web Site, Its Latest American-Made Tool MEADVILLE, Pa. (July 2, 2010) — CHANNELLOCK®, the leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality pliers and hand tools, today unveiled its latest American-made tool – a fully redesigned, improved Web site. The new Channellock.com was created in the…

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Documenting A Remodel

By Robert Robillard

Taking Photos During A Remodel Take photographs during the remodeling phase can save time later!  Not only is it often important to document the steps of a remodel but those photos can be useful later on during subsequent projects. Several years ago I started taking mid-construction pictures of home repair and remodeling projects I worked…

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Tongue and Groove Door

By Robert Robillard

Building A Diagonal Tongue and Groove Shed Door This shed is sided with tongue and groove cedar and trimmed with Azel pvc trim. After the roof goes on the last part of the project is to make and install a tongue and groove door set. We chose tongue and groove cedar siding because of it’s…

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Clarity Defog It

By Robert Robillard

Clarity Anti Fog Product Safety first right? Well….. not always. There is nothing worse than performing a carpentry or Do-it-yourself project, and knowing that the function your performing warrants wearing safety glasses but choosing not to wear them because the glasses always fog up and blur your vision. To make matters worse, this fogging situation…

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How To Install A Mailbox Post

By Robert Robillard

Replacing A Mailbox Post Recently a client asked me to replace their mailbox post.   This article will detail how to install a mailbox post. Here’s a few tips to do this yourself: 1. Use shovel or post hole digger to dig a hole for the mailbox post. Below: a post hole digger makes a perfect…

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Euroclean HEPA Vacuum

By Robert Robillard

Euroclean HEPA Vacuum Review I recently purchased a Euroclean HEPA Vacuum GD930HSP, 4 Gallon, Dry, HEPA Vacuum after taking the EPA’s Renovate Right Regulation lead dust compliance training. The Euroclean HEPA vacuum was the vacuum recommended by my EPA lead RRP trainers. EPA Rule Common renovation, repair and painting activities, including those involving sanding, sawing, grinding,…

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Lumber Cutting Tip

By Robert Robillard

Cut Your Longest Boards First This lumber cutting tip can save you a trip to the lumberyard. If your project requires long and short length boards ALWAYS cut the long boards first. If you error and cut wrong you can always use the mis-cut board for a shorter piece. Visit my friend Todd’s blog for more…

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Bosch Power Box 360 Jobsite Radio

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Power Box 360 Job-site Radio Review The Bosch Power Box 360 Jobsite Radio may very well re-define job site radios. The Power Box has a five-speaker design with an integrated sub woofer and a weather-sealed digital media bay that offers secure storage and protection from moisture, dust and debris. Simply plug your digital media player…

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