Strap-Loc Secures Tie-downs Clamps

By Robert Robillard

Tie-down straps are a necessity when transporting remodeling materials to my jobsites but I hate storing them.  They always come out of my glove box a tangles mess. well say goodbye to the mess and hello to Strap-Loc! Bench Dog Tools just released Strap-Loc which is a neat and orderly storage solution for thos pesky tie-down straps.…

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4 Gutter Warning Signs

By Robert Robillard

Gutters are easy to overlook. Unless your gutters are completely covered from head-to-toe in rust, you probably don’t think about needing to replace them. However, neglecting your gutters when they need to be replaced can cause severe damage to your home. Water that is not properly channeled by your gutters can damage your ceilings, walls,…

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Painting My Work Shop Floor With Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield

By Robert Robillard

Rust-Oleum® two-part water based EPOXYShield® for Garage or Basement Floors:  Rustoleum recently sent me their two-part water-based Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield epoxy paint to review.   According to Rust-Oleum®  their epoxy formula has superior adhesion and durability.  They also claim their epoxy resists abrasion, chemical and water damage.  I was curious to see how it would fair on my shop floor.…

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QMotion Motorized Window Shades

By Robert Robillard

QMotion Revolutionizes Motorized Window Coverings with Affordable, Safe Cordless Shades   The folks at QMotion™ recently sent me their QMotion Motorized Window Shades to evaluate and install. I first saw a version of these shades at the Build Boston trade show and thought what a fantastic idea. QMotion Motorized Window Shades are motorized shades that…

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2012 FURNITURE SOCIETY-POWERMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO FIVE STUDENTS OF FURNITURE DESIGN

By Robert Robillard

Five winners of the 2012 Furniture Society-Powermatic® Student Workshop Scholarships were announced by Alfred Sharp, president of The Furniture Society. These workshop scholarships are awarded annually to enrich the hands-on education of creative students of furniture design. The competitive scholarships are sponsored by Powermatic, a world-class leader of stationary woodworking equipment, in partnership with The…

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Home Energy Loss

By Robert Robillard

Addressing Home Energy Loss  It’s no surprise that the cost of heating and cooling a home is top of mind for homeowners. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average household spends at least $2,000 a year on energy bills – over half of which goes to heating and cooling costs. As homeowners look…

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WIN a Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2603-22 18V Brushless Cordless Drill Driver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Brushless Giveaway: The folks at Milwaukee are offering one of Newsletter subscribers the opportunity to win their  M18 FUEL 2603-22 18V Brushless cordless Drill Driver a $270.00 value. Milwaukee continues to revolutionize cordless power tools with the introduction of M18 FUEL™ – an exclusive line of extreme-performance cordless power tools designed, engineered…

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Replacing Your Roof

By Robert Robillard

Weather Concerns Top-of-Mind with Homeowners When Making Plans to Replace Roof More than half of U.S. homeowners* (55 percent) expect to replace their roof five or more years from now. Those expecting to replace their roofs believe that unexpected severe weather that deeply damages their current roof will be the key reason for their roof…

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