Win A $1 Million Prize From Irwin’s “Thank A Trades Person Promotion”

By Robert Robillard

  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…

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Rockler Vortex Dust Collector

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Broan EVOLUTION™ Range Hoods

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Stanley CARBIDE Utility Blades

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Containing Remodeling Dust

By Robert Robillard

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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Jogging Stroller Recall

By Robert Robillard

Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards Name of Product: Jogging Strollers Units: About 22,000 in the United States and 7,200 in Canada Importer: phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, CO Hazard: When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer’s finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing…

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DuPont WeedFree Premium Landscape Fabric Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

My friends over at One Project Closer are giving away a rolls of DuPont WeedFree Premium Landscape Fabric and a $200 Lowe’s gift card. DuPont WeedFree Premium Landscape Fabric provides a strong defense against weeds while helping to promote healthy plants and shrubs. This rugged fabric is a quick, simple way to keep weeds from getting a foothold,…

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DEWALT Folding Retractable Utility Knife

By Robert Robillard

 DEWALT Folding Retractable Utility Knife DWHT10035   The DEWALT® Folding Retractable Utility Knife (DWHT10035)looks interesting.   I personally use two fixed blade utility knives and stow them in pockets in my tool bag.  I must admit the DWHT10035 has me wondering if there is a better, safer way.Part of its new line of industrial hand tools. The DWHT10035…

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