DEWALT DCR015 Charger Radio Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT DCR015 Charger Radio GiveawayWIN this Radio!! The folks at DEWALT are offering one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to WIN a DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio. The DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio is a durable, job site tested tough radio that not only sounds great but has new and updated features like the ability…

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Stanley FatMax Hi-Speed Ratcheting Screwdriver

By Robert Robillard

Stanley FatMax All-In-One Screwdriver Stanley has recently improved on the indispensable all-in-one multi bit screwdriver with the Stanley Fatmax Hi-speed Ratcheting Screwdriver. Inside the belly of this beast, there are 12 bits to choose from, which should be enough to tackle any home improvement project. It was released in September 2013 and retails for approximately…

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Makita New 18 Volt Cordless Tools For 2014

By Robert Robillard

Makita Showcases New 18V Cordless Tools at STAFDA Trade Show This was the first year Concord Carpenter attended STAFDA.  Typically the show does not have a reputation for big surprises but this year we were pleasantly surprised to see  a some new advances in new tools and battery technology from Makita. Makita 70 Plus Tools…

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Small Business Leader

By Robert Robillard

The Small Construction Company Leader The small business leader, to be successful, has to keep his or her eyes on a lot of things at one time.  This article is focused on providing you with some tips and solid techniques to help you juggle all of those balls you have in the air. Pay Attention…

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20V Max LINKED System Porter Cable Drill PCC601 and Driver PCC641 Review

By Phil Benevides

Porter Cable Drill/Driver on the new 20V Max LiNKED System Porter Cable, well known for it’s woodworking tools, is redefining itself as the Professional’s personal tool line. Whether you’re a mechanic, electrician, or plumber you know you’re way around tools and you’ve learned a thing or two from your carpenter brethren. The Porter Cable 20V…

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Exterior Door Flashing Issue

By Robert Robillard

 Door flashing and Weather-Resistant Construction: On a recent project we were hired to replace the pressure treated decking and railing on a porch and replace everything with mahogany.  A pretty straightforward project, or at least that’s what I thought.  The door was leaking at the sill and had an exterior door flashing issue.While removing the…

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FEIN MultiMaster FMM250Q

By Robert Robillard

FEIN MultiMaster Oscillating Tool Review FMM250Q As a renovation contractor I’ve been using the FEIN MultiMAster FMM250Q on the job-site for at least eight years.   I remember seeing it on jobs even before that but it was mostly being used for intricate sanding applications, not cutting. In the last ten years it seems that…

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RIDGID 14 Gallon HEPA Wet Dry Vac Review

By Phil Benevides

RIDGID Delivers an Economical HEPA Vac for Contractors As a carpenter who cares about the homes I work on, the need for a HEPA Vac is more than just about meeting new EPA requirements surrounding Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) it’s about keeping your clients home’s clean and livable during a renovation. From cutting…

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