Kershaw Zing Knife

By Robert Robillard

 Kershaw Zing Knife designed by RJ Martin, Model # 1730SS When I think of an everyday carry knife I think of Kershaw.  More specifically I think of the Kershaw stainless steel, spring assisted knives. One of my favorites is the Kershaw Leek 1660 knife which I reviewed last year.  Awhile back the folks at Kershaw…

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Tin Ceilings

By Robert Robillard

Tin Ceilings are on a come back Tin ceilings were very popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s and graced many Victorian homes and stores in many areas of the United States. Tin ceiling tiles were also used to cover over unsightly plastered or damaged ceilings.Tin ceilings had an added benefit – they were…

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Milwaukee 2792-20 Radio Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Radio  Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway The folks at Milwaukee Tool recently introduced their new Milwaukee  M18 Job Site Radio. This radio plugs in or operates on an M18 battery and is packed with features that includes Bluetooth technology that works up to 100-feet away, capability to charge tablets, phones and other devices on…

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Green Laptop Batteries

By Robert Robillard

Image: www.clickgreener.com HP Adopts Green Batteries for Notebooks Westborough-based lithium ion battery developer Boston-Power Inc. reports it has landed its first manufacturing and distribution partner for its Sonata line of portable power devices. Environmentally Friendly Battery Hewlett Packard Co. will be the first computer manufacturer to offer the Sonata, an environmentally friendly next-generation battery, as…

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Milwaukee M12 Heated Jacket

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Tool M12 Heated Jacket Review Model 2345 This last summer Milwaukee held a media day to introduce Rob and his fellow website editors to their new tools. Some of the tools were brand new and others were updates to prior tools. There were many impressive tools shown that day but most impressive were the…

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Do I Need A Building Permit

By Robert Robillard

Image: parks.ci.lubbock.tx.us Building Permit Considerations A frequent question often asked is “should I get a building permit?” Building codes have been established by most cities and towns and can vary considerably from one jurisdiction to another. A building permit is a document issued by a city or town building department to insure changes to structures…

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Porch Column Replacement

By Robert Robillard

Replacing A Wood Column With A Fiberglass Column These 8″ round, wood, porch columns are approximately 15 years old and severely rotted. The lack of a gutter above didn’t help matters either.  this article will explain the steps necessary for a porch column replacement. Both porch column bases are completely rotted and a colony of…

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Using Refillable Mugs

By Robert Robillard

Image: www.ngms.state.ms.us What about adding Re-Fill to the three R’s below My blogger friend at ArtSpark Theatre has motivated me to re post this. Coincidentally, another blogger friend, Concord Pastor, told me today that he purchased a stainless steel re usable cup after reading this earlier blog post. There are many things we as individuals…

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