IRWIN Marples Saw Blade Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Justin Prewitt, a finish carpenter and newsletter subscriber  from Oklahoma City, won these sawblades – congrats Justin!!!! Win A Pair of 80-Tooth Irwin Marples Woodworking Sawblades: The folks at IRWIN  are offering one of my newsletter subscribers a chance to win a set of their Irwin Marples Woodworking saw blades.   The winner will win two 80 tooth saw blades; one…

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Rinnai Scale Control System

By Robert Robillard

Rinnai Value Series Tankless Water Heaters and Scale Control System  I’m a big fan of the Rinnai’s Value Series of tankless water heater because it offers an endless supply of hot water and the ability to run multiple appliances at one time.  Additionally tankless water heaters saving energy because they only heat water as it’s needed.  Recently Rannai came out…

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Deck Sanding

By Robert Robillard

How Deck Sanding Can Improve Your Home’s Resale Value Did you know that deck sanding can dramatically increase the resale value of your home? This DIY tutorial teaches you how to do deck sanding easily. Real estate agents use many techniques to increase the resale value of homes and deck sanding is one of them.…

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Universal Dimmer Switch

By Robert Robillard

The Solution to Today’s Dimming Challenges is Choosing the Right Dimmer Today consumers have more choices than ever to fulfill their home lighting needs. The days of a simple incandescent bulb and an on/off switch have evolved and given way to LEDs, CFLs and the ability for residents to manage both their energy usage and…

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Enter The Pro Not So Pro Contest

By Robert Robillard

      The Pro Not So Pro Summer Contest Is a way for you to show off your great work (Pro) and the worst work you have seen at job site (Not So Pro). What is  The Pro Not So Pro Contest? The folks at Bosch and At BeThePro.com  are running their Pro Not So Pro…

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Check Contractor References

By Robert Robillard

7 Lies Contractors Like to Tell: So you want to remodel your home or have something big that needs fixing. Whether it’s installing new gutters, finding and repairing a basement plumbing leak, or adding on a new room, you’ll have to call a contractor to take care of the problem. But how will you know…

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Roof Safety Anchoring System

By Robert Robillard

Miller Fusion Roof Anchor Post Whether your looking for a permanent or temporary roof anchor solution there are a few things for you to consider with a roof  safety anchoring system . besides being required by OSHA falls hurt.   It’s not so much the falling, it’s the landing right?   Death from a fall is the leading cause of…

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Fireblock Insulating Foam Sealant

By Robert Robillard

 Firestop Foam Polyurethane Sealant Firestopping is required in multi-family residential and commercial construction wherever a fire-rated floor or wall separation is encountered. During the construction process, penetrations are made through framing  in order to accomodate  electrical wires and cables, plumbing pipes, HVAC ducts, and other mechanical items.  These penetrations violate the original integrity of the fire-rated floor/wall…

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