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Paslode® Engineered Lumber Nails Engineered lumber is great stuff—until you try to drive a nail into it. It is not uncommon to have to pull out your hammer and sink partially driven nails sticking out of an LVL header. Paslode’s Engineered Lumber Nail has a coating and a shape to help it sink into engineered lumber without you…
Using Hydraulic Cement Many times people will ask me what to do about puddles or small leaks in their basement foundation wall. Often times the leak is outside rain water that seeps of “flows” through holes drilled in the foundation wall for electrical conduit, water lines or a sewer pipe. The simplest solution is to…
If you’re constructing a new home, start by paying special attention to the basement. By requesting precast wall panels you can add valuable living space to your home. Superior Walls (www.superiorwalls.com) offers Xi insulated concrete wall systems that are custom created for homeowners and installed in less than 24 hours by certified crews. The energy-efficient…
Condensation On Windows: Can you draw hearts and smiley faces with your fingers in the condensation on the inside of your windows? If so, don’t blame your windows. High humidity in the home often causes “sweating” on windows. Condensation is a natural occurrence on all surfaces in the home caused by excess humidity in the…
Protect your home by making minor mortar repairs With colder temperatures here, now is the time to check your home for deteriorating mortar joints and loose mortar – and make any minor repairs before they turn into major headaches. Freezing rain, ice, snow and deicers, as well as freeze/thaw temperature cycles have the potential to…
CHANNELLOCK®Tool Roll #4 Set – Review: Whether your a Professional contractor, serious DIYer or just a homeowner that demands top quality tools, you’ll want to take a close look at CHANNELLOCK® #4 tool roll set. CHANNELLOCK® recently sent me their tool roll to evaluate and review. The Channellock Tool Roll Includes: 430® tongue & groove pliers, 420® tongue &…
DEWALT Cordless Drill Driver – Model DC720KA Review Recently I had a DEWALT drill burn out after many, many years of service. I called my friends at DEWALT and asked them if they were interested in doing a “post mortem” on this tool. Last may I was lucky enough to be invited to DEWALT’s 12…
Skil 2-in-1 Cordless Screwdriver and Flashlight – Model #2350-01 The folks at Skil recently sent me their 2-in-1 cordless screwdriver and flashlight to evaluate and review. The 2-in-1 Tool: Screwdriver & LED Flashlight in one is a compact and easily to use tool. The integrated LED Flashlight is at the opposite end of the driver. An on-Tool…
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