Rockwell SoniCrafter Oscillating Tool

By Robert Robillard

This review contains my opinion of a product. I take pride in providing my readers with an honest and objective information as well as a practical approach to using a product. I never accept payment in exchange for a positive review. Many of the tools and products are provided to for free by a manufacturer…

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DEWALT® Unveils New Tools

By Robert Robillard

This week I was treated to an insiders view at DeWALT’s Black and Decker University in Towson, Maryland. An impressive facility that truly gives DeWALT an edge when it comes to product development and training. This is where the DeWALT team sharpen their pencils and research, design and test their products as well as dissect…

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Andersen Windows Offering EPA Lead Training

By Robert Robillard

Andersen Windows has a nationwide program to make training for the EPA Lead, Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule easier to come by, and more affordable. Go to Andersons website where you can search their schedule by ZIP code for training in your area. The classes include a standard RRP curriculum taught by EPA-approved trainers…

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Duo-Fast FloorMaster 250BN Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Duo-Fast® FloorMaster™ 250BN Nailer Review Duo-Fast® Floor Fastening Systems, recently sent me the Duo-Fast FloorMaster 250BN Nailer 16 Gauge Hardwood Flooring Finish Nailer to evaluate. Designed for blind and face nailing during hardwood flooring installations the Duo-Fast® FloorMaster™ 250BN Nailer provides installers with a faster, more accurate way to install hardwood flooring, increasing production and productivity.…

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How To Repair Exterior Trim

By Robert Robillard

Today was rot replacement day. I thought that these pictures would be a good example to use to explain the proper way to splice exterior trim, in this case a corner board. As you can see on the left my nail punch is sticking out of the corner board indicating rot. For the best appearance,…

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Faux Wainscoting – Applied Moldings

By Robert Robillard

Applying wainscoting to most houses adds instant architectural detail and interest to a room. Wainscoting functions to give formality and balance to a room. It’s a very affordable and interesting solution to blank walls. When placed at the right level, wainscoting can also give height and presence to a room by elongating the look of…

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How To Prepare A Wall For Paint

By Robert Robillard

Painting Preparation “Preparation When Painting Is Everything!!” . . . . . says my friend and fellow craftsman Mark O’Lalor of O’Lalor Painting Company.  This article will focus on how to prepare a wall for paint. Rush the paint preparation and you’ll end up regretting it! Remove Dirt Oils from the human hand, ambient dust…

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Low Cost Marketing

By Robert Robillard

Image Simple Marketing Strategies You Can Employ: Not all of us have a marketing or advertising budget. Many times it’s tough to make your small business stand out, here are a few low cost marketing tips you can employ. I always tell my fellow contractors that it’s super important to get face time with customers.…

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