RIDGID18 V Finish Nailer

By Robert Robillard

RIDGID® 18 V Lithium-Ion 15 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer –    R250AF18 Review The folks at Ridgid recently sent me their RIDGID® 18V lithium-Ion 15 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer to evaluate and review.   This cordless angled finish nailer has a sleek design and lightweight style, the nailer powers through up to 500 nails per charge from its 1.5 amp…

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Winner Of Weekly Tool Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Every week I give a tool or accessory to a lucky email subscriber.  This weeks winner is Roy McBride from Port Lavaca, TX 77979. Congrats Roy you win a Drill DoctorSB from Darex.  This tool lives up to the saying “it will pay for itself.” In today’s disposable society we have grown accustomed to throwing away many…

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Paslode Self-Sealing Furring Nail

By Robert Robillard

Paslode® Self-Sealing Furring Nail Provides A Watertight Seal Paslosde Self-Sealing Nail Improves Moisture Management On Stucco Walls Paslode has made another major advancement in the design and performance of a residential building fastener. Their new Paslode Self-Sealing Furring Nail for three-coat stucco exterior  speeds up the installation process and seals watertight to help prevent water…

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Making Old Concrete Look New

By Robert Robillard

A Concrete Makeover with Quikrete Concrete Resurfacer While replacing a concrete driveway, sidewalk or patio can be a costly prospect, resurfacing damaged concrete is a cost-effective repair that won’t break the bank. When revitalizing old, worn or spalled concrete, the use of certain patching or repair products, such as Quikrete Concrete Resurfacer, can provide a…

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Delta Closes Deal with Black & Decker

By Robert Robillard

A New Day For DELTA® Delta Power Equipment Corporation Closes Deal with Stanley Black & Decker (Anderson, SC, February 7, 2011) – Delta Power Equipment Corporation announced today that its deal to purchase the DELTA® brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker closed on Friday, February 4, 2011 as expected. A wholly-owned…

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Leviton Renu Collection Review

By Robert Robillard

Leviton Renu Collection Is Full Of Color  Leviton’s new line of electrical switches, outlets and wall plates  allows homeowners to change out colorful faces in a snap Leviton has introduced Leviton Renu, a new collection of electrical wiring devices, including switches, outlets, dimmers and wall plates, which feature easily changeable face-plates that are available in 20…

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Kohler keeps porcelain waste out of landfills

By Robert Robillard

 KOHLER CO. FINDS INNOVATIVE RESUSE FOR MATERIALS ONCE DESTINED FOR LANDFILL   Kohler partners with businesses, municipalities to keep porcelain waste out of landfills for past 15 years. This vitreous china (porcelain) cull comes from toilets and lavatories that have not passed inspection for sale to customers. If a defect is found after glazing, the standard…

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DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors

By Robert Robillard

DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Air compressors Units: About 460,000 Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn. Hazard: The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have…

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