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Hardwood floor Fasteners: Cleat nails or Staples? When installing hardwood flooring if your going to use a mechanical fastener to hold the floor down you have two choices: cleat nails or staples.The question I often get asked is whats the difference? and What’s the best quality? If you grabbed 10 hardwood flooring installed I’d bet…
Removing Ice Dams: Many people have been dealing with ice dams. The solutions to dealing with and removing ice dams have been addressed on this site and can be accessed through searching “ice dams, insulation, air leaks, or ventilation.” If your house is prone to ice dams, one of the best measures is to rake…
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard Name of Product: LED Night Lights Units: About 261,000 Importer: American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J. Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result…
The Rust-Oleum Story Stopping Rust is Just the Start™ There’s a high-seas adventure story behind the creation of Rust-Oleum coatings. A Scottish-born sea captain, Robert Fergusson, noticed that when raw fish oil spilled on rusty metal decks, corrosion stopped spreading. This observation inspired the Captain to create the world’s first rust-preventive paint. But it wasn’t…
ARROW FASTENER # EBN320R.E.D.™ Professional Electric Brad Nailer Review Arrow Fastener has come out with the Arrow Fastener Electric Brad Nailer. This nailer is a has huge benefit for homeowners, decorators and DIYers because it eliminates the need for a compressor and hose. The new EBN320 R.E.D.™ Professional Electric Brad Nail Gun, is able to shoot an…
This month we are giving away an Arrow Fastener Electric Brad Nail Gun. Arrow Fastener has come out with an electric brad nailer. This will no doube be a huge hit for homeowners, decorators and DIYers. The new EBN320 R.E.D.™ Professional Electric Brad Nail Gun, built for the perfect professional finish by Arrow Fastener Company, LLC, the product…
My Favorite Tree? The Sitting Tree My favorite tree, the sitting tree, is on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard in West Tisbury. It is located the intersection of State Road and North Road across the street from the former Humphrey’s Bakery. This tree, a white oak (Quercus Alba), has been called ‘the great oak’ and…
The folks over at Channellock are offering a 14% Valentines discount on their Channellock tool roll. There’s nothing like having your favorite pliers handy. The tool roll is selling for $75.00. Use code VDAYTR4 at checkout. Check them out… The Tool roll includes: 430® tongue & groove plier, 420® tongue & groove plier, 337 cutting plier, 3017 long nose…
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