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Concord Carpenter’s 2021 Gift Ideas for Under $100 We’ve all struggled to find that one last gift or even that one gift for the person who has everything! We’d like to share our thoughts on what we think would be a good idea for this guy or girl. Every year, we attempt to publish a…
Pre-installing Picture Frame Trim Using a Kreg Jig I get a lot of comments on IG about us installing preassembled trim. Getting window trim miters tight can be a task even for the best carpenters, especially with older plaster or uneven walls. That task gets even more difficult when you’re installing picture frame miters. Over…
Steps To Winterize A Pressure Washer As summer ends I often take a weekend day and winterize the exterior of my house, this process always includes winterizing my pressure washer. Well, it wasn’t always that way, I’m one of those guys that have lost at least two pressure washers because I did not winterize them.…
Fiberglass Vs Closed Cell Spray Foam – Best Insulation? The debate always surrounds fiberglass vs closed cell spray foam insulation. There are many different types of thermal insulation and the performance characteristics of these materials vary greatly as well. The most common types of insulation used in modern building practices consist of: Fiberglass batts Mineral wool…
Ryobi ONE+ Stick Vacuum P7181 Review I remember as a kid, my aunt had a carpet sweeper, which was the cordless vacuum back in that day. A carpet sweeper typically consists of a small box with internal brush rollers and brushes. When pushed along a floor the rollers turn and force the brushes to rotate,…
Treblab FX100 Outdoor Wireless Speaker Review Treblab FX100 Long Lasting, Outdoor Wireless Speaker Review We recently took the Treblab FX100 outdoor wireless speaker to work with us to see what it was all about. At first glance, the speaker appears durable and well made. Its IPX4 rating certifies it as shock-proof, dust-proof, and IPX4 water-resistant.…
Tropical Storm Henri Preparation with Ryobi With Tropical Storm Henri building towards a Category 1 Hurricane, residents of New England are beginning preparations for very significant rain and wind event on Sunday, August 22. Here at my house, the first thing I did to prepare was pulling out my Ryobi 18V One+ 6 Port Supercharger…
LeveLok Ladder Stabilizer Standoff Brackets Every tradesperson and homeowner alike needs an extension ladder standoff, for reasons that I trust are obvious. I’ve gone through several types and, bottom line up front, the LeveLok ladder stabilizer standoff brackets (Model ST-ORS-3XL) are the best I’ve found. As a bonus, they aren’t very expensive! You may already…
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