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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Porter Cable Compact Roofing Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Porter-Cable 15 degree Coil Roofing Nailer  model RN175B The Porter Cable Compact Roofing Nailer  model RN175B  is a high production roofing nailer, designed for a professional.  The nailer can easily be switched between bump or sequential fire operation which is essentail to most roofers I know. The RN175B weighs 4.75 pounds and has a compact body style for balance and…

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Barrel Vault Ceiling

By Robert Robillard

Building A Barrel Vault Ceiling  A barrel vault is an architectural element that is known as far back as ancient Egypt, and was also used in Roman architecture.  A barrel vault ceiling is a curved ceiling formed by the extrusion of a single curve.  It is basically a series of curved rafters. The barrel vault pictured is…

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CST Berger LL20 Self Leveling Exterior Line Laser

By Robert Robillard

CST / Berger LL20 Exterior 360 Degree, Construction Laser   The CST Berger LL20 Self Leveling Exterior Line Laser is a solution for contractors needing leveling application on small exterior projects on light commercial or residential construction leveling segments. Up to this point if you wanted a viable exterior 360 degree laser level outside you either hoped…

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