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EcoStud Track & Stud Framing System I first saw the EcoStud Track & Stud System at a trade show. I was intrigued it’s innovative and practical approach to solving interior, non-load bearing walls or partitions. EcoStud is made from 100% recycled resin (post-consumer and post-industrial content), and is ideal in moisture prone environments like basements…
This past month we gave away quite a few tools. the latest and most popular was a 20 volt DEWALT drill driver. The winner of this giveaway is Rob Ouellette from Ontario Canada. Congratulations Rob!!!!! I like the DEWALT drivers power to size ratio. It is way more powerful than my 18 volt drill but less the weight…
Innovation can be a good thing especially when it allows us to build, repair or replace with safer, stronger and better products. Here’s a few Innovative Home Improvement Products that have caught my eye this year: Marathon Flat Free Wheelbarrow Tire: You don’t have time to deal with flat tires and this Marathon flat free tire…
Auxiliary Table Saw Or Sacrificial Fence When I say Table Saw Auxiliary Fence or sacrificial fence I mean a wood fence that I can run a saw blade up against without damage and easily change out when I cut into it. An Table Saw Auxiliary Fence is incredibly valuable. It protects the facing of your table…
Dumpster Bags: I’m always asking myself the same question with left over remodeling materials or with old items I remove from houses. What to do with items you don’t need or want? Should I save it or is it more beneficial to scale down on the amount of “STUFF.” My friends over at GREENBAGPICKUP.COM, a local company, are committed…
DaVinci Roofing Products When contractor Rob Fanjoy moved into his home in northern Maine, he knew the roof would be the first thing that needed replacing. It was an old asphalt shingle roof that was failing badly. Despite being in place less than 15 years, the shingles were curling, crumbling and cracking. Plus they were…
Mold Smell Dear Concord Carpenter, Our bathroom is only a few years old. These past few months we have noticed a strong mold like smell. We have a shower stall, a tub, sink and toilet in this bathroom. The tub is rarely used and is super clean, all other fixtures are used and cleaned regularly.…
DEWALT 20 Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Drill Driver , Model DCD780C2 The folks at DEWALT are giving away a 20 Volt compact drill driver to one of my readers. The winner will be announced in time for and be able to receive this tool just in time for the Christmas holiday. I plan on reviewing this tool…
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