FEIN MultiMaster FMM350Q

By Robert Robillard

FEIN MultiMaster FMM350Q Oscillating Multifunction Tool The folks at FEIN recently sent us their new and improved, FEIN MultiMaster FMM350Q oscillating multifunction tool, to test and evaluate. FEIN  has been inventing and perfecting tools for a long time.  Wilhelm Emil Fein invented the first power tool , and electric drill, in 1895 blazing a trail…

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How to Design a Storage Shed

By Phil Benevides

How to Design a Storage Shed As a child I watched my grandfather and dad build the shed in our yard, that still stands there to this day. I have countless memories of getting something out of the shed for my dad or just visiting it frequently because that’s where my sports equipment and other…

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How to Locate Ceilings Fixtures

By Robert Robillard

Carpenter Tip – Insulation Support Rod – Probe Trick As a carpenter,  I am often called to install something after the fact, that is after the walls or ceiling is installed. This tip is useful if you find yourself needing to drill through a wall, ceiling or anything where you can not see where you…

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Timberland PRO Helix 6-Inch WP Safety Toe

By Robert Robillard

Timberland PRO Helix 6-Inch WP Safety Toe Preview The folks at Timberland recently sent me a pair of Timberland PRO® Helix 6-Inch Waterproof Safety Toe work boot to try out and review.  These work boots are relatively new to the market and are touted to be the greatest and latest. I was curious but hesitant…

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Making A Red Cedar Candle Holder

By William Burns

Turning Red Cedar on a Lathe It’s a creative talent to take a piece of wood from its rough shape and literally turn it into a piece of art in 30 minutes. I have been using a lathe for the last four years, on and off, and mostly have turned out random candle holders, Shaker…

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Custom Radiator Covers

By Robert Robillard

Installing Custom Radiator Covers Radiator covers or enclosures are a simple, inexpensive way to instantly brighten your rooms and add shelf space and “HEAT UP” your decor. Decorator Sandra Stout from Creative Design Solutions [978-505-7447] came up with the idea to cover the radiators in this home. All together we will have covered six radiators…

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DEWALT DCL050 LED Work Light

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 20 Volt DCL050 Work Light The folks at DEWALT recently released the DEWALT DCL050 LED Work light that features 3 super bright LED’s with 2 Brightness Settings (500 and 250 Lumen) that work off the 20 volt battery platform.  This LED work light accepts a bottom mount 20 volt battery that allows the light to…

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How to Apply Epoxy Paint to a Workshop Floor

By Robert Robillard

How to Paint a Basement or Garage Floor Like a lot of folk, I spent quite a bit of time in my basement workshop.  A workshop floor takes a huge beating and nothing looks better in a workshop or nice garage as a clean, shiny and professional quality finished floor. This article will show you how…

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