VAULTEK VT20i Gun Vault

By Robert Robillard

If you’re 40 years old or older you grew up in the times of lead paint, asbestos, no seat belts, no bike helmets, and the Three-Stooges for TV entertainment. Back then people stored handguns in nightstands and didn’t think a second more about it. Not anymore, but thanks to biometric safes like the VAULTEK VT20i…

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HISEA Workwear Review

By Scott Arnold

HISEA Tactical Cargo Work Pants & Soft Toe Work Boots There is no doubt here at ACC we love our workwear. We feel obligated to you, our viewers, to review as many of these brands as we can so you can arm yourself with the most accurate information when deciding to purchase your work gear.…

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How To Build A Bookcase

By Robert Robillard

Building a TV Bookcase Wall Unit We wanted to complement existing details in the house so we chose to incorporate similar bookcase flat panel cabinet doors and side panels that are also found in the adjacent kitchen cabinets. Because space is limited and this bookcase is centered between two doorways we choose to make the…

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Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag

By ralph mroz

Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag The open-top Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote (part number CMST21451, above) and it’s soft-top sibling the Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Bag (part number CMST21450, below) are new products from Craftsman — part of their new TradeStack system of stackable, rolling tool storage.  The tote is of particular interest…

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How To Eliminate Paint Brush Stokes

By Robert Robillard

Eliminating Paint Brush Strokes My painting contractor always told me to have that a paint project was 805 prep and 20% paint.  Even with the prep being the lion’s share of a paint project, there is still  some skill required to get the paint to “lay down.” Laying down means without brush strokes or “rope marks,”…

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YEEDI Robot Vacuum Review

By Scott Arnold

YEEDI Robot Vaccum Who needs two more hours in the day and perhaps one more day in the week? We could all use some extra time. When we don’t have enough time, we tend to forget or neglect less important tasks. In my case, I know it comes down to cleanliness. There isn’t always enough…

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Cleaning A Garbage Disposal

By Robert Robillard

Garbage Disposal Odors Most odors that come out of the garbage disposal are coming from food slime buildup on the splash guard, That’s the removable black rubber panel that sits atop your sink’s drain hole. You can scrub it with soap and water using a scrub-brush or stoss it in the top rack of a…

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15 Gauge vs 16 Gauge Finish Nailers

By Robert Robillard

How to Choose A Finish Nailer | What’s The difference? When determining the difference between 15 gauge vs 16 gauge nailers, it’s important to know that the gauge of a nail refers to the diameter of the nail wire. 15 Gauge vs 16 Gauge | Rule Of Thumb When asked what is the difference between 15…

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