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Ridgid R040SCA Roofing Cutter Review The folks at Ridgid sent me their Ridgid R040SCA Roofing Cutter to test out and review. I was interested in reviewing this tool for the fact I have never used one or seen one before. After reading Ridgid’s write up on this tool I immediately thought this is a wrist…
Bookcases and Wall Trim with Radiator Obstructions I have looked at many potential jobs in which people wishing to have built in bookcases or flat or raised panel wainscoting installed. You do not have to settle by building a bookcase around radiators. any times the radiator can be moved or recessed in the floor. Leaving…
COAST LED Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Flashlights I’ve carried a flashlight of some sort everyday for twenty years and I know what I like and what works. I’ve been a COAST flashlight user for a few years now ever since I found the HP7 flashlight. I appreciate that they make feature-rich, dependable lights that are used across…
Bostitch BTFP71875 – Heavy Duty 3/8″ Crown Pneumatic Stapler I got tired of hand cramping after using a regular hand actuated stapler, and hammer tackers have an unfortunate tendency to chew up your work-piece and put tears in things that shouldn’t have tears in them, like house wrap and asphalt felt paper. So when Bostitch…
Image: procosara.org Illegal logging – destroying the last Ancient Forests I recently asked my local lumber yard manager his thoughts on FSC lumber and illegal logging. What Does FSC Stand For? FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s…
Image: allianceairqualityservices.com Dryer Duct and Vent Fires Dryer vents should be cleaned in order to increase the airflow through your dryer and as a major step toward preventing dryer vent fires. By cleaning your dryer vent regularly, you increase airflow efficiency, decrease cost of dryer operation, reduce the amount of time required for clothes drying…
Take pictures now – SAVE time later Several years ago I started taking mid-construction pictures of any remodeling projects I worked on with the intention of creating a digital record for future repairs or remodels. Taking photos during a remodel has a lot of other benefits too, such as: Creating a website or portfolio Managing…
Timberland Pro Helix Work Boot Review G&L clothing who provides clothing for all and Big and Tall sent us a pair of Timberland Pro Helix 6” boots to try out. First impression These are some nice looking boots. Made with quality full-grain leather with a waterproof membrane, a non-marking lugged sole. There are lace hooks…
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