COAST Rapid Response Knife

By Robert Robillard

Coast Rapid Response® Knives COAST makers of great quality knives and flashlights has a new addition to their family.   The all new rapid-response-folding-knife-by-coast is sure to be a big hit among rescue personnel, law enforcement and knife enthusiasts.   Designed  by Ron Lake the new Rapid Response knife features a patented blade-assist technology, patented double-lock system all with  Ron Lake’s…

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COAST HP7 LED Flashlight Review

By Robert Robillard

Quality Flashlights Cost Money: A flashlight is like any other tool.   You get what you pay for. For some people a flashlight is an occasional tool.   For others it’s a necessity and part of their daily routine.   In these situations they may depend on this flashlight to perform their job, or safety, such as…

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PORTER-CABLE 382 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander

By Robert Robillard

PORTER -CABLE 5″ Random Orbital Sander Model 382 Review: I’ve been using PORTER -CABLE tools for many many years and currently own and regularly use 4 different sanders, all for different applications. For general purpose sanding in the shop and on the job site I favor a random orbital sander and one that is small…

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Electric Radiant Floor Heating

By Robert Robillard

Electric Radiant Heat New England mornings can tempt some of the toughest to roll over, turn off the alarm clock and go back to sleep. Getting out of bed and stepping onto a cold wood or tile floor can send chills up your spine and set the mood for the day. Research is showing that…

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Portable On Demand Storage

By Robert Robillard

PODS A Smart, Durable and Affordable Storage System We recently had a chance to review a PODS Portable On Demand Storage container. What’s a PODS Container? PODS is an acronym for Portable On Demand Storage and is a system that makes moving and storage more convenient and less stressful. I was originally interested in reviewing…

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Milwaukee 12 Volt Thermal Imager

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Tool Corporation  recently released a M12  lithium-ion powered, 160×120 Thermal Imager.   Thermal imagers are used in the HVAC, insulation and maintenance trades and are great for troubleshooting, problem solving and evaluating. The Milwaukee imager features 160×120 pixel, high resolution thermal images, a visual camera for standard pictures, and a temperature range of -10° to 350°C/ 14° to 662°F.  I tested this…

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Building Sustainably With Green Sense Concrete

By Robert Robillard

BASF Green Sense™ Concrete technology for sustainable concrete BASF Construction Chemicals recently developed a process that results in new levels of performance, profitability and sustainability for concrete pouring that results in a  high performing, economical concrete with the least environmental impact. The Green Sense Concrete technology a combination of recycled materials and tailor-made chemical admixtures needed…

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BROAN SmartSense System Helps Prevent Mold

By Robert Robillard

Mold inside a home is dangerous not just for the obvious health concerns like asthma and allergic reactions but also for the costly repairs it causes. Many newer homes are so tight that the air inside becomes nasty and stale.  Proper ventilation removes old, stale air and replaces it with fresh air. The exchange of fresh air…

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