How To Insulate An Attic Hatch

By Robert Robillard

Prevent Heat Loss Through The Attic Door Or Hatch Many attics have hatch access doors that are uninsulated.  Attic hatches can be huge air leaks and sources of radiant heat loss and they are rarely addressed.  This article will address How To insulate an attic hatch . The Attic Hatch Is A BIG Energy Loss…

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How To Protect Vents From Remodeling Dust

By Robert Robillard

Keeping Constructions Dust Out Of Heating and Cooling Vents Construction or remodeling dust can be an issue on the jobsite and can wreak havok on HVAC duct system and furnace.  This article will discuss  simple and effective ways on how to protect vents from remodeling dust. Keeping dust out of heating or cooling vents is…

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Building A Wood Shed

By Robert Robillard

Building A Wood Shed For Firewood Storage This article is part 2 from the first article “How To Build A Wood Shed.” Securing the Rafters This morning I added Simpson hurricane ties to the rafters. Because this wood shed is open and this area in front of it are wide open fields and windy, I…

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 Speed Screwdriver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 Speed Screwdriver 2402-20 Review     I first spied the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 speed Screwdriver at the 2012 Milwaukee Tool media event and I’ve been waiting to tell you folks about it ever since. Milwaukee turned up the heat with their M12 Fuel line – they basically hit…

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How To Remove A Tile Floor and Underlayment

By Robert Robillard

How To Remove Tile and Underlayment Plywood This article will focus on how to remove a tile floor and underlayment. Part of our remodeling project requires us to remove the tile floor and underlayment beneath it.  The tile floor needs to be removed so we can rework the plumbing drains for our new American Standard…

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Milwaukee 2349-20 12 Volt Power Port

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 12V 2349-20 Power Port Review Having a place or option to recharge a cellphone has almost become a necessity these days. That’s why I keep a cell phone charger in my laptop bag, a cigarette charger in my truck and always take an external battery on my travels. Why An External Battery? An external…

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Tips On Building A Wine Cellar

By Robert Robillard

  Things To Consider When Building A Wine Cellar 1. What is the purpose of the wine room? Are you interested in maximum wine storage, entertaining, or a mix of both? The following article will give you some thought provoking tips on building a wine cellar. Many people just want to store and cool the…

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Unemployment Tips

By Robert Robillard

Tips On Looking For Work In early 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that over 40 states recorded an increase over last year in the number of layoffs. In February alone over 600,000 workers were caught up in layoffs. Many of my friends are currently laid off. It’s definitely not a fun and exciting…

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