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DEWALT 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw DWS780 Would it be nice to have a miter saw that was designed to be precise and accurate enough for fine woodworking, yet durable enough for framing and deck building? The new DeWALT DWS780 is just that saw. It was designed for a variety of trades including cabinetmakers, trim…
Rain Screen And Moisture Barrier Dear Concord Carpenter, I own a Dutch Colonial style two-story house. It is brick on the lower story and 1960s era Masonite type siding on the upper story. Roof is Gambrel. The windows were replaced by the previous owner and do not have visible sills or casing. I want to…
Making a Shaker Peg Coat Rack Everyone seems to appreciate the quality and simplistic utilitarian style of Shaker craftsmanship. It’s super easy to make your own Shaker style coat rack with maple pegs. Here’s how: What you will need: A board [e.g. 1×4] of the length you need Enough pegs to fill your needs. A…
Bosch RHH180-01 120-Volt 18-Volt 3/4-Inch SDS-Plus Hammer The Bosch SDS cordless hammer drill is a compact, light weight powerhouse! I recently had the opportunity to bring this drill out to some job-sites and put it to work. When I first saw it I thought… cordless, No way! Boy was I wrong. The Bosch SDS Cordless Hammer Drill…
Store Your Window Protecting Plywood In The Hurricane Pouch The recent battering the eastern coast of the United States and Canada by Hurricane Irene has reminded us on how critical preparations must be made before a storm hits. Many home and business owners have adopted the practice of covering windows and doors with sheets of…
Repairing as saw kerf mistake: fix it don’t scrap it! My friend always teases me saying that I make everything look so easy. “You never show the mistakes or screw-ups, whenever I try to do a DIY project it always takes me longer and I screw up something along the way.” Fixing Your Mistakes is…
Locating A Roof Leak With A Bosch Inspection Scope: I recently was asked to evaluate a wet spot on the floor of a 3rd floor attic. The leak was under some skylights and the owner was unsure if rain came in an opened skylight or if she had a leak. My first thought was to check…
Are You Prepared For A Hurricane? Batten down the hatches — plus the windows, the doors and the roof — Hurricane Season 2011 isn’t done with us yet! Let’s talk hurricane preparation. As many East Coast residents discovered over the long, slow path of Hurricane Irene this past weekend, peace-of-mind comes when you invest in…
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