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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Automatic Washing Machine Shutoff Valve

By Robert Robillard

Prevent Laundry Flooding: Do you turn off your washing machine water supply every time you finish washing clothes?  Of course you don’t. Only a small percentage of people actually do that and I think those people are crazy.  The reality is that consistently turning off your water supply valve can save you from the nightmare…

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Replacing Weatherstripping

By Robert Robillard

Today was spent replacing weatherstripping on several pairs of French Pozzi Doors. These doors were not closing well, had sticking 3-point locking mechanisms and were leaking air. Replacement was an option but I convinced the owner to let me try this first. Replacing Weatherstripping On French Doors A combination of new weather stripping, hinge adjustment…

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