Rockwell BladeRunner

By Robert Robillard

Rockwell BladeRunner Review The folks at Rockwell recently sent me a pair of  BladeRunners™.   One to review and one to give away to one of my lucky readers. What is the the BladeRunner™? The Rockwell BladeRunner™ is a light weight bench-top saw that performs the functions of a portable jigsaw, a bench-top scroll saw, and a band saw all…

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Frozen Shower Pipe Problem

By Robert Robillard

Solution To Frozen Pipe Correcting an Insulation And Air Leak Problem Solves Frozen Pipe Issue: I’ve worked for a client for the past six or eight years and for as long as I can remember they have had a problem with their master bathroom shower pipes freezing. One issue with this shower is its location. …

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Channellock 8 Inch 368 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier

By Robert Robillard

Channellock 8” 368 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier Review I recently received a brand new Channellock 8 Inch 368 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier to evaluate. I’m a huge fan of Channellock for two reasons; all of their tools are made in the U.S.A, and they do not make junk tools. All of their tools are professional grade with…

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Installing A Custom Wood Countertop

By Robert Robillard

Constructing a Custom Wood Counter-top I decided to install a solid wood counter-top and came across DeVos Custom Woodworking, a small millshop in Texas, that does some real slick stuff with wood. DeVos Custom Woodworking is a small family business. They operate out of a small shop just outside Austin Texas where they have been…

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Custom Wood Countertop

By Robert Robillard

Making Custom Wood Counter-tops Choosing and having a wood counter top is more than just an aesthetic decision. Over the next few days I will be posting on my experience with working with DeVos Custom Woodworking, a mill shop that specialized in solid wood surfaces. DeVos Custom Woodworking is located in Texas and I found them on the Internet…

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Winner Of Weekly Tool Giveaway 3/4

By Robert Robillard

Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab. Please take a moment to visit their site and make some recommendations for tool giveaways. This week’s winner of my weekly tool and accessory giveaway is Danetta Young from Rosharon, Texas.    Danetta is a regular reader…

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Lead Paint On Windows

By Robert Robillard

Lead Paint Hazards and Older Windows If your home was built before 1978 and you still have the original windows, it’s time to seriously consider replacing your windows — especially if you have young children or a pregnant person living in the home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the routine opening and closing…

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The New Savina Collection from JADO Exquisitely Combines 19th-Century Opulence with 21st-Century Technology

By Robert Robillard

I love all things old except my knees!  I especially love an can appreciate the plumbing designs of old. JADO, a high end version of American Standard, is offering plumbing fixtures based on 19th-century designs, how cool is that? JADO’s new Savina faucet collection has intricate detailing and rich ornamentation to enhance traditional-style bathrooms, while also delivering…

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