Child Internet Activity

By Robert Robillard

Image: http://www.thatsnotcool.com/CalloutCards.aspx Tips to Keep Your Children and Teens Safer When Using Social Networking Sites 1. Discuss the dangers and possible repercussions of inappropriate posting with your child.2. Come to a mutual agreement of what they will be allowed to do online3. Enable Internet filtering features if they are available from your Internet service Provider.…

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Milwaukee HAMMERVAC Universal Dust Extractor

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 HAMMERVAC Universal Dust Extractor Fits Most Brands Milwaukee is now offering a M12 Lithium-ion powered, HEPA,  dust extractor that fits most brands SDS rotary hammers and electric powered drills.    In the remodeling field, dust collection is becoming the norm and not the exception.  collecting dust at the source not only enhances operator health and safety but it provides a…

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Milwaukee Miter Saw 6950-20

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 6950-20, 12-inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw ~ By Joshua Bordenca After reviewing DeWalt’s DW716 miter saw, it was only fair to review a comparable model by a very comparable company. Milwaukee brought their 6950-20 miter saw to the table. The 6950-20, 12-inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust is without…

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Installing A Custom Appliance Handle

By Robert Robillard

Custom Refrigerator Handle Problem: The upper refrigerator and lower freezer door handles on the refrigerator panels, below, did not match so we decided that installing a custom applinace handle was a good option. The bottom “cabinet door”style panel was also not the desired look. This panel will be replaced with a panel that looks like…

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Coast HP17TAC Focusing LED Flashlight

By Robert Robillard

COAST Flashlights The Coast HP17TAC Focusing LED Flashlight is the most serious flashlight I have ever had the opportunity to use. This unit measures 13.12 inches in length and weighs 1.95 pounds. The HP17TAC packs a serious punch with a high output of 615 lumen, as well as a low output of 64 lumen. In…

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How to Prep For Painting

By Robert Robillard

 Painting Preparation “Preparation When Painting Is Everything!!” . . . . . says my friend and fellow craftsman Mark O’Lalor of O’Lalor Painting Company.   Mark has graciously  agreed to write today’s post.   Photo: Mark O’Lalor [repairing recessed ceiling holes]  Photo: Mark O’Lalor The Importance Of Preparation In the professional circles of Painting Contractors there…

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DEWALT DCR015 Jobsite Radio

By Robert Robillard

The DCR015 never heard of it, what is it, who makes it, when do we get to see it??   Those were the comments I got on Facebook when I posted that the DCR015 was being unveiled.    The  DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio has not even hit shelves yet but there is a decent amount of online buzz about…

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Child Proofing Tips

By Robert Robillard

Image: safetyresource.org Child Proofing Tips For Your Home As I mentioned in part 1, proper supervision, securing dangerous items and common sense is the best safety combination you can use. Making a child’s environment a safe one is is half the battle! These child proofing tips will help you get started. I recently “childproofed” a…

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