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Energy Saver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard Name of Product: Energy-saver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps Units: About 1.86 million Manufacturer: Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J. Hazard: The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the…
> Image mcb.web.psi.ch/teaching/Teaching.gif Recognize A Teachable Moment A moment of educational opportunity: a time at which a person, especially a child, is likely to be particularly disposed to learn something or particularly responsive to being taught or made aware of something. I sometimes think that one of the most challenging and important skills of being…
Bosch DDS181-02 Compact Drill Driver Review: We’ve been using the Bosch DDS181-02 Compact Drill Driver , on the job-site for several months now and this is what we think: The Bosch DDS181-02 has good balance and fits very natural in my hand. The rubber grips are non-slip and there are no sharp edges on or…
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…
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