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Setting Fence and Deck Posts While the outdoor living trend continues to grow, many homeowners are electing to do projects themselves — and opting for simple and cost effective outdoor improvements. According to a 2010 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) survey of residential landscape architects, larger scale projects such as outdoor kitchens remain popular,…
One World Technologies Recalls Sheet Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard A voluntary recall on Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders [model S651D] was announced yesterday. The sanders are manufactured in China by One World Technologies, Inc of Ansderson S.C. and over 300,000 units have been sold. Apparently pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and…
Kohler Courage Engines Recalled; Laceration Hazard Posed Kohler is recalling it’s twin-cycle Courage engines sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Built lawn tractors due to a laceration hazard. Apparently a wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator’s seat switch to fail. The disconnected wire prevents the the blades from being shut down.…
IRWIN Tools “Thank a Tradesman” Sweepstakes Open to the Public at www.irwin.com. they will award one lucky person $1 million prize if NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray Wins the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on august 27th. The NASCAR race, a 533-mile layout, equals 500 laps and will be exciting to watch. Not to…
Rockler Dust Right Vortex 40530 Rockler’s Dust Right Vortex™, is a 10-gallon dust container that turns a shop vacuum into a two-stage dust collector. Rockler recently sent me a Dust Right Vortex™ to evaluate and review. Cyclone dust collectors separate the heavy wood dust debris before it passes into the vacuum filter. I found it durable, lightweight…
The NEW Broan EVOLUTION™ Range Hoods are Affordable, Easy to Install With the new Broan® EVOLUTION™ Series, one can get a whole lot for a small investment. With three options to choose from, the QP1, QP2 and Consumers Digest “Best Buy Award” winning QP3, Broan has introduced a range hood that includes what today’s cost-conscious…
Stanley® CARBIDE™ Utility Blades Last Five Times Longer As a carpenter and re modeler I am constantly using my utility knife. I use it so much that I probably change the blade every other day. Some days when working with asphalt, rubber or drywall products I change my blades several times daily. To say it’s annoying to…
Dust Containment At The Job-Site Unlike building a new home remodeling usually means working in someones house. I find remodeling challenging and rewarding but the homeowner often finds the remodeling process annoying and a serious cramp to their lifestyle. Remodeling dust is one of those homeowner annoyances. Dust from plaster is the worst. When remodeling,…
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