Craftsman Tool Boxes

By Robert Robillard

New Craftsman Tool Boxes By Ralph Mroz I took a peek at two different Craftsman Tool Boxes. As most of you probably know, Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) bought the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings back in 2017.  It was a bit of a strange deal in that SBD will now own the Craftsman brand and…

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How To Install A Dryer Vent

By Robert Robillard

Installing A Dryer Duct and Vent – Best Practice The type and length of your dryer duct can have a significant effect on the efficiency of your dryer as well as increase or reduce the risk of a fire. Use Metal Duct Pipe – Best Practice The best duct pipe to use is 4” solid,…

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Cheap Tool?

By Robert Robillard

Let’s Ditch the term “Cheap Tool” – Tool Reviews by Ralph Mroz How many times have you heard  someone bash a tool as “a cheap piece of junk” when it didn’t meet their expectations?  How many times have you done so?  The fact is that the key phrase in the preceding is “didn’t meet expectations”. …

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Weird Tools and Weird Practices

By Robert Robillard

Weird Tools and Weird Practices — On Purpose! Ralph Mroz We all have that unusual tool — sometimes it’s just a little weird, sometimes it’s kinda cheap — but we keep finding a use for it.  Likewise, we all have some unusual practice that might draw skeptical looks — but it works for us.  We…

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Installing Landscape Path Lighting

By Robert Robillard

Using Low Voltage Path Lighting – Outdoor Living Outdoor living is not new, but its concept has expanded dramatically in the last 10 years. Regardless of your climate, creating multipurpose outdoor living spaces, that function as extensions of the home, is now the trend. In this article we will discuss landscape path lighting and how…

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Dryerbox Recessed Exhaust Receptacle

By Robert Robillard

Dryerbox: A safer Dryer Exhaust Receptacle Keep Your Laundry Room Safe from Fires: Here’s a scary statistic: according to the National Fire Prevention Association, more than 15,000 home fires per year are caused by clothes dryers – and many of these could have been prevented. Fire prevention is a top concern for homebuyers, and providing information…

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10 Things To Look For In A Moving Company

By Robert Robillard

Hiring A Moving Company Searching for the right moving company requires a lot of knowledge, here ar 10 Things To Look For In A Moving Company. It may be challenging, especially if you’ve never moved before. Not knowing what things to look for in a moving company can make a difference between a safe and smooth relocation…

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Diamondback Tool Belt

By Scott Arnold

Diamondback Tool Belt Review The tool belt is a must for keeping essential tools within reach, resulting in a faster work flow. A properly fitted tool bet and suspender rig also can reduce back fatigue and neck strain. We recently took a close look at Diamondback tool belt with the “Elias” and “Wrangell” pouches and suspender…

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