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DEWALT ToughSystem Follow Up After 4 Months: About three or four months ago the folks at DEWALT recently sent me one of their ToughSystem to try out. The box has an integrated seal for water protection but DEWALT stops short of calling it waterproof. Not really needing another toolbox I decided to designate this box to the…
The housing market is finally coming back! It may be a slow comeback but it’s a positive development. If we date back to September 2011, we can see the first signs of improvements in the housing market. We still got a long way to go but numbers in March of this year are promising! Ninety-nine…
Fast, Cheap, Good: Project Triangle Understanding the cost x quality x time priority of a process or project is very important both as a consumer and as a contractor or anyone who works on projects. It really doesn’t matter what line of business you’re in from food service to construction – customers all want…
Xi Plus™Precast Concrete Wall Systems Introduced by Superior Walls® Precast concrete wall systems feature superior strength and insulation for the creation of dry, warm and energy-efficient foundations andcan be custom-made for the exact needs of each project. Precast concrete wall systems use 70 percent less concrete in a new home than conventional foundations. Superior Walls® building on…
WIN a Porter Cable PCC520B 18 Volt Cordless Close Quarters Drill Porter Cable Right Angle Drill Giveaway: The folks at Porter Cable are offering one of Newsletter subscribers the opportunity to win their 18 Volt PCC520B Cordless Right Angle Drill, a $190.00 value . This drill has a compact, lightweight, well balanced and unique design. A 3/8″ sleeve chuck and variable speed and…
Master Mechanic Driver Tool – Swift Driver The folks at Master Mechanics recently came out with a new version of the time tested screw driver. It’s called the Swift Driver. We’ve all seen the ratcheting drivers that use a gear and pawl mechanism but the Swift Driver has a different action to it. The user…
One-Hour Exterior Home Upgrade Projects Short on time, but looking to make a big change on the outside of your home? Try looking at Fypon products. Fypon has a variety of one-hour “out-of-the-box-and-onto-the-home” products that can help add curb appeal to your home’s exterior. Constructed of durable urethane, Fypon® products are lightweight and easy to…
HTC PortaMate PM1000 Universal Mobile Base The folks at HTC recently sent me their Port-A-Mate PM-1000 adjustable mobile base, to evaluate and review. Mobile tool bases are ideal for moving, storing or servicing larger tools in your workshop. I have a small work shop and for me having all of my woodworking tools on mobile bases…
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