Ridgid 1/2″ Pex Crimp Tool

By Robert Robillard

Ridgid Pex Crimp Tool, Model 43853 Ridgid is trying to cover all the bases with their release of the Close Quarters Manual PEX Crimp Tools.    Designed to compliment the Ridgid Cordless Press Tool.  There are several different types of crimping tools available on the market and I see most plumbers using 3/4 inch crimp tools to…

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Prefinished Bamboo Flooring

By Robert Robillard

Pre-finished Bamboo Flooring Tips Hi Rob, great website! I was wondering, do you have any helpful hints on installing pre-finished, solid, bamboo flooring? It’s the first time I’ll be laying down a floor so any comments that might save me from ripping it up later would be helpful… Thanks Mary Thanks for the question Mary.…

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Fiberglass Insulation

By Robert Robillard

Fiberglass Insulation Just Got Better! Fiberglass insulation, the most common type, of insulation accounts for more than 75% of the insulation found in homes and buildings. CertainTeed recently started manufacturing a fiberglass insulation batt called “DryRight” with a breathable film called MemBrain to help control moisture within wall cavities. DryRight’s pores open under moist, humid…

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Installing A Fireplace Mantle

By Robert Robillard

Gas Fireplace Insert And Fireplace Mantle: In a previous posts we removed the old mantle, new gas fireplace was installed, wood nailers were added to the steel studs, the wall was patched and painted. Installing A Fireplace Mantle in the picture below: We added vertical and horizontal wood nailers for the mantle and television mounting. …

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Keeping Kids Safe Online

By Robert Robillard

Image: http://www.collier.k12.fl.us/ Keeping Kids Safe NetSmartz.org Keeping Kids Safe Online is serious business.  Recent incidents involving Internet crimes against children have been prominent in the media.  In some incidents, the crimes have involved suspects and victims who met each other on social networking or blogging sites such as MySpace, Friendster, Xanga, and Facebook. The unprecedented…

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DEWALT DC500 Vacuum

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Corded and Cordless, Wet/Dry Vacuum, model DC500 When you’re in the service field having a light weight, portable vacuum that can handle fine dust is a necessity.    If I had a dollar for all the times I had to drill a handful of holes or make a few cuts inside an occupied home or business…

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Preparing For Crown Molding

By Robert Robillard

Moving Vents In Way Of Crown Molding Today’s post involves me having to move two bedroom air conditioning vents away from the wall to make room for crown molding, doing this is necessary for preparing for crown molding installation. The one below is a corner vent. The small molding currently shown in the picture will…

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Cellphone Safely

By Robert Robillard

 Image: www.dialaphone.co.uk Tips for Parents and Guardians on Using Cellphones Safely Cellphone Safely can be fairly straightforward to grasp but difficult to enforce. Monitor your children’s wireless use just as you do their online computer use. Keep the lines of communication open with your children so they will be more likely to tell you if they…

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