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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Hart 15 Inch Pry Bar model

By Robert Robillard

  Hart 15” Pry Bar model HFB001 So the folks at Hart Tools sent me their 15’’ pry bar to try out. From past experience, I know there is a tool for every job and with Hart Tools offering 2 styles of pry bars they have you covered! Their line offers a 4 in 1…

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Residential Fire Sprinkler System

By Robert Robillard

Image: CMS.firehouse.com Home Fire Sprinkler System Recently my brother, [Scott Robillard Plumbing & Heating out of Waltham], told me of a recent job where he installed one fire sprinkler head over a persons furnace.  Seems that this person had a furnace fire before and wanted the added protection. My brother explained to me how simple…

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DEWALT 10 Inch Job Site Table Saw DWE7491RS

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 10″ Job Site Table Saw with 32 – 1/2″ Rip Capacity, and Rolling Stand DEWALT recently redesigned their job site table saws to incorporate more safety features, tool free adjustments and better on-board accessory storage. The new DEWALT 10 Inch Job Site Table Saw DWE7491RS is a serious saw, weighing 90 pounds with the…

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Building A Step For A Dog Door

By Robert Robillard

Pet Door Step Project: I decided to install a dog door in my home for my two dogs.   The idea was purely selfish as my family and I were getting tired of getting up from the couch to let the dogs in and out.  Its rough enough with one dog but obviously doubles with two.…

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On-Demand Water Heaters

By Robert Robillard

Tank-less, On Demand Hot Water Heaters Tired of running out of hot water? Is it time to replace you old water heater and you want to save money? Wish your house was “greener” and wasted fewer resources? Do you hate having to heat hot water while you’re not home? On-Demand Saves Energy A tank-less  “on…

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