Rockwells Triple Function 12V Driver: Drill, Drive & Impact

By Robert Robillard

NEW ROCKWELL 3RILL TRIPLE-FUNCTION 12-VOLT DRIVER IS LEADER IN ITS CLASS The  Rockwell® 12V LithiumTech™  3-in-1 3RILL™. Will give contractoras and homeowners a cool option to upgrade their power tools or buy one tool that takes the place of three.    The 3-in-1 3RILL™ has 800 in.-lbs. of torque and a 2-speed drill/driver, screwdriver with…

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Do I need a Landscape Architect?

By Robert Robillard

What Can A Landscape Architect Do For Me? The technical definition of Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, and/or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ecological, and geological conditions and processes in the landscape, and the design of interventions that will produce the…

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2011 Energy Efficient Tax Credit

By Robert Robillard

2011 Energy Efficient Building Products Federal Tax Credit: The “Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act”  (H.R. 4853) signed into law on December 17, 2010, extended the federal credit for certain residential energy products for one year at reduced levels from the 2009-2010 credit. I have summarized the credits below: Products: The credit covers…

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Fagor America Refrigerator Recall

By Robert Robillard

Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Fagor Refrigerators Units: About 1,400 Importer: Fagor America Inc., of Lyndhurst, N.J. Hazard: The refrigerator’s control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Fagor America has received 19 reports of incidents, including two reports of fires resulting in damage to…

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Crib Safety Standards

By Robert Robillard

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) crib safety standards. The new mandatory federal standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs as mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 200 8 (CPSIA) is the first update to in nearly 30 years and these new rules are expected to usher in a safer generation of cribs.…

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Dust Extraction And Sanders

By Robert Robillard

Reduce Wood-shop Sanding Dust Dust created during the sanding process may contain toxic materials such as isocyanates, lead, chromium, and silica that are harmful to the lungs and nervous system. Workshop Dust Extraction And Sanders Using a HEPA vacuum connected to your sanding tools can significantly reduce the harmful dust. Many woodworking shops have dust…

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Home Composting

By Robert Robillard

In 1993 Massachusetts banned yard waste from trash in an effort to reduce landfill garbage and save money. Home composting is not new, many people utilize this process to receive the benefits of a rich soil additive with the goal of greener lawns and gardens, reduced need for pesticides, reduced trash collection fees and a…

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Rockwell BladeRunner

By Robert Robillard

INNOVATIVE ROCKWELL BENCH TOP SAW CUTS WOOD, METAL, PVC, PLASTIC, ALUMINUM & CERAMIC TILE The engineers at Rockwell have designed a benchtop saw that blends performance characteristics of a portable jigsaw, a benchtop scroll saw, and a bandsaw. This innovative hybrid saw – the Rockwell BladeRunner™ – not only has the variable-speed blade action of a…

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