Black and Decker 20 Volt Cordless Vacuum

By Robert Robillard

Black & Decker BDH2000SL Vacuum Review The folks at Stanley Black and Decker recently released three Platinum series cordless vacuum units;  BDH2000FL, BDH2000SL, and BDH2000L.    I asked the Black and Decker 20 Volt Cordless Vacuum, model # BDH2000SL and they sent one out for a review. I immediately went to work  cleaning up sawdust in the shop and dirt from…

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Leviton R.E.B Recessed Entertainment Box

By Robert Robillard

 Leviton solves Audio visual Install Problems With R.E.B Recessed Entertainment Box It seems that most of our remodels involve some sort of audio visual aspect from wall mounted TV to surround sound speakers in the walls and ceiling.  Recently I got a peek at an innovative product from Leviton called the Leviton R.E.B Recessed Entertainment Box.…

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DEWALT Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT DWE575 7 1/4-inch Circular Saw DEWALT recently redesigned their circular saw, trimmed a bunch of weight off it and are now offering the DEWALT Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575.   At 8.8 pounds, it is now one of the lightest contractor saws in its class. The DEWALT Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575 was designed to cut framing material, plywood, siding, and…

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Little Giant Adjustable Heavy Duty Select Step Ladder

By Robert Robillard

Little Giant Ladder 5-Feet to 8-Feet Duty Rating Adjustable Step Ladder Type 1A, 300-Round Rated, Model 15125-001   When it comes to safety on a ladder the folks at Little Giant Ladder Systems never fail to deliver.  They recently sent me their Little Giant adjustable heavy duty select step ladder model # 15125-001 to use…

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Dewalt 6 Foot Step Ladder DXL3810-06

By Robert Robillard

DeWalt  500 Pound Capacity, 6 foot Heavy Duty Fiberglass Stepladder The folks at Dewalt recently sent me a pair of Dewalt 6 Foot Step Ladder DXL3810-06 to review.   We’ve been using these fiberglass step ladders on the job site for a few weeks now and what is most impressive is that they have a 500 pound capacity. First…

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How to Build A Soffit Around Ductwork

By Robert Robillard

Building a Soffit to Hide HVAC And Other Ceiling Obstructions: Learning how to build a soffit around duct work is not a difficult process and there are many ways to do it. Some ways are better than others and some methods are more preferable depending your specific situation.   A soffit is basically a box…

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LaSquare Combination Square

By Robert Robillard

LaSquare Combination Square by LaGeese Products Before the speed square there was the combination square or fixed square.   A combination square is measuring and marking tool used for multiple situations.   Woodworkers, masons and metalworkers all use them.  The combination squares that I grew up using are composed of a ruler blade  that slides along a fixed base…

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Freeze Resistant Outdoor Faucet

By Robert Robillard

Preventing Damage To Freeze-Resistant Outdoor Faucet Having the convenience of a freeze resistant outdoor faucet on the outside of the home allows water usage all year around especially in colder climates where freezing pipe are  reality. See “Preventing Freezing Pipes.” A freeze resistant outdoor faucet has an extension rod that extends into the house and sealss…

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