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Photo source: Simpson Strongtie Building A Safe Deck: It’s important to make sure your deck is built right and safe! Most experts agree that the average life expectancy of a wood deck is 10 to 15 years but we all know many decks that are still standing and alot older than that. It is estimated…
Festool Syslite KAL100 Review: The folks at Festool recently sent me their Festool Syslite LED Work lamp to review and evaluate on the job site. Festool is well known for their superior quality electric and pneumatic tools that can stand up well to the tough demands of any job site. Up to now technology on…
Bosch Click And Go System: L-BOXX Containers The folks at Bosch recently asked me to evaluate and review the Bosch Click and Go System. You may recognize this system by L-Boxx containers. As part of my review I decided to completely revamp my 6’ x 10’ tool trailer to test out the effectiveness and efficiency…
Dewalt DWE357 Compact Reciprocating Saw Giveaway UPDATE: Julin from Appalachian Ironworks in Virginia won this giveaway – Congrats Julin!! Appalacian Ironwoks is locally owned and operated business serving fabricate anything out of metal. Check out their website Appalacian Ironworks The folks at DEWALT have agreed to allow one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to Win A…
Guest Article Written by SCOTT ARNOLD Rockwell RK5140K Sonicrafter Hyperlock w/ Univeral Fit and Constant Speed Control Oscillating Tool Kit I was recently asked by Concord Carpenter to do a tool review on the Rockwell RK5140K Sonicrafter Oscillating Tool Kit. Prior to this review, I had not used a Rockwell product. Currently I own a…
Safe, Secure and One Handed Pistol Access The SentrySafe Quick Access Pistol safe was created after the folks at SentrySafe polled handgun enthusiasts and end-users to determine what folks wanted and needed in a pistol safe. SentrySafe then went and designed their SentrySafe Quick Access Pistol Safe with features such as a zero noise feedback, electronic…
How To Treat And Prevent Hemlock Damage By The Woolly Adelgid If you have Hemlocks you probably have a woolly adelgid (HWA) infestation and may not know it. Treatment for the Hemlock Woolly Adelgida varies widely depending upon the size and number of trees to be treated. If left untreated, branches infected by woolly adelgids die. What…
BASEMENT MOISTURE STRIKES AGAIN! By Kaethe Schuster, Retrofit Market Manager, Dow Building Solutions A house with water problems does not necessarily mean it was poorly constructed as moisture can appear in well-built homes. One thing that all homes have in common is direct contact between the foundation and the earth, which can have costly consequences…
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