Cutting A Door In A Concrete Foundation

By Robert Robillard

Cutting Through A Foundation Wall When considering a basement remodel, many people have asked me about cutting doorways, large window wells and bulkheads in concrete foundations to provide access .  This article will focus on cutting a door in a concrete foundation. The three most common questions for “Cutting A Door In A Concrete Foundation”…

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Self Defense Training For Girls

By Robert Robillard

Image: www.womensself–defenseandempowerment Rape Aggression Defense In Concord, MA I feel that self defense training for girls should be a gym requirement for all teens.  This post is about the Rape Aggression Defense [R.A.D] program in Concord, Massachusetts. R.A.D. stands for Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of basic, realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for…

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Ridgid One-Handed Fuego Orbital Reciprocating Saw R3031

By Robert Robillard

Ridgid One-Handed Fuego Orbital Reciprocating Saw R3031 Review The Ridgid One-Handed Fuego Orbital Reciprocating Saw R3031 is an impressive, one hand, smooth cutting reciprocating saw. Recip saws are a very useful tool to have available. I remember my first saw was only a 4 amp, Allen wrench blade change with a hi and a lo…

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DELTA Introduces New Heavy Duty 12-Inch Disc Sander

By Robert Robillard

DELTA Introduces New Heavy Duty 12-Inch Disc Sander Anderson, SC, July 9, 2012 – DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of stationary and bench-top woodworking machinery and equipment, has introduced a new 12-inch Disc Sander, Model 31-140, with heavy duty cast iron construction and heavy duty steel bevel assembly supporting the table. The…

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New DELTA 6-Inch and 8-Inch Bench Grinders

By Robert Robillard

Delta Bench Grinders: 8-inch, Model 23-199 and 6-inch, Model 23-198 DELTA®Power Equipment Corporation recently introduced two more new products to their lineup including an 8-inch, Model 23-199 and a 6-inch, Model 23-198 Bench Grinders. Details include cast iron bases and powerful 2-1/2 and 5.0 HP motors. These are clearly built for long life and regular…

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Building a Wine Cellar

By Robert Robillard

Building a Wine Cellar in a Basement I built this wine cellar before I started this website, back then, I did not have a need to take pictures of the framing and preparation process that it took to get to this finished project.  Building a wine cellar was a fun and challenging project, read more.…

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Creating Employee Engagement

By Robert Robillard

Creating Employees That Are More Engaged Creating employee engagement should be a leaders priority and on of his of her main responsibilities.   As a leader or manager you need to take positive measures toward creating a climate that is ripe for employee engagement.  But how? What is Employee Engagement? Employee engagement is when employees are…

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DEWALT 20V Band Saw DCS371M1

By Robert Robillard

 DEWALT 20V Band Saw Kit DCS371M1 I recently had a chance to use DEWALT 20V Band Saw DCS371M1 tool at the Stanley Black and Decker Media Event at the Westin Hotel in NYC.   While I always enjoy my visits to the Big Apple the Westin hotel is no job site and so I can not…

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