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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SCHLAGE HAS A NEW ALARMED LOCK

By Robert Robillard

NEW ALARMED LOCK, DECORATIVE COLLECTIONS BROADEN SCHLAGE OFFERINGS  Lock triggers on first impact – before door is opened;  decorative collections infuse style to complement any décor Schlage Lock Company LLC, a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, which is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is introducing today an alarmed lock and…

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SCHLAGE ACQUISITION OF FUSION™ HARDWARE

By Robert Robillard

SCHLAGE EXPANDS PRODUCT OFFERING FOR BUILDER CHANNEL ORLANDO, Fla., (January 12, 2011) – Schlage Lock Company LLC, a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, which is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, announced today it is launching new products at the International Builders Show specifically for the builder channel – under…

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Hull Oakes Sawmill

By Robert Robillard

Hull Oaks Sawmill Company Gary Katz recently wrote an amazing article on the Hull Oakes Sawmil Lumber Company.  A family-owned, Douglas-fir cutting mill nestled in the foothills of the coast range northwest of Monroe, Oregon. Steam-Power Saw Mill Hull Oakes Sawmil may be the last steam-powered commercial saw mill in the country, and they’re one of…

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