Installing Wood Clapboard

By Robert Robillard

Installing Cedar Clapboards: When Western Red Cedar clapboards is properly installed and finished, it will give years of trouble-free service and will give your home a character and distinction that other clad-dings cannot achieve. Benefits of Cedar Clapboards: Western Red cedar clapboards contain natural oils and resins that protect the wood from insects and rot.…

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ZipWall 10-Foot Dust Barrier Pole

By Robert Robillard

ZipWall 10-Foot Barrier Pole Zipwall has an inexpensive option for contractors and remodelers looking to create dust barriers on their projects.    They sell a steel pole at about half the price of the original ZipWall Aluminum Pole. ZipWall 10-Foot Dust Barrier Pole – ZipPole TM Named the ZipPoleTM Spring Loaded Pole, this product will be offered in addition to the…

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Milwaukee M12™ Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® Introduces M12™ Cordless Multi-Tool with Universal Accessory Adapter Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has introduced an M12™ LITHIUM-ION cordless multi-tool. This oscillating tool delivers the portability, versatility and compatibility professional users demand. Ideal for remodelers, flooring contractors, maintenance repair technicians and electricians, the M12™ Multi-Tool comes complete with a universal accessory adapter to allow the…

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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

By Robert Robillard

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs CFL’s Think about this statement.  Installing five Compact Fluorescent Bulbs in your home can save you approximately $150.00. Compact Fluorescent light bulbs are more energy-efficient than regular bulbs because of the different method they use to produce light. Incandescent Bulbs Regular bulbs (also known as incandescent bulbs) create light by heating a filament inside…

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Ice Safety

By Robert Robillard

Recommended Ice Thickness What do you consider  “safe ice?” Every year we hear about people falling through ice and dying. When I speak to people about the safe thickness of ice and ice safety, everyone seems to have a different opinion. Over the past 21 years as a police officer I have experienced a hand…

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Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters

By Robert Robillard

Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due To Fire And Burn Hazard Name of Product: Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters Units: About 2.2 million Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas Hazard: The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. Incidents/Injuries: Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, which…

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Enter My Weekly Tool Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

WEEKLY TOOL GIVEAWAY: Each week I give away tools and accessories from major tool companies listed on the giveaway page.  At the top of the page there is a giveaway tab. Click that or here TOOL GIVEAWAY .  

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Winners Of The Rockwell SoniCrafter Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Rockwell Holiday Giveaway Winners   The two lucky winners of the Rockwell Sonicrafter giveaway are: R. Rizzo from Gelendale,  RI Dave Gulya from Blue Hill, ME If you’re not familiar with the Rockwell Sonicrafter check out my review Rockwell Sonicrafter Review The Rockwell Sonicrafter RK5105k gives you the ability to sand, polish, scrape, and cut a wide…

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