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2010-11 Remodeling Cost Vs. Value Report The 2010-2011 Remodeling Cost Vs Value Report is out. Below is a summary of the most important information. Basically I was interested in seeing what gives my clients the best return on investment [ROI]. You can read the entire report here. Replacement projects have been king these past…
BOSCH: New Improved Diamond Blades Bosch recently announced that the have a new and improved diamond blade formula that provides up to 5X longer blade life and 20 percent more speed than standard diamond blades. The new blade formulations are specially designed for concrete, tile and hard material applications. The lineup includes segmented rim blades designed for…
BAYCO 5-in-1 Task Light Model 2512 / 2532 The folks at Bayco recently sent me two of their 5-in-1 Task lights to evaluate. One of these lights I will review and the other I will give away. The Bayco 5-in-1 task light has 13 LED bulbs with a three function switch: Model 2532 1.…
A “Double” Holiday Giveaway From Rockwell That’s right Rockwell is sponsoring not one but TWO sonicrafter giveaways. That means TWO LUCKY WINNERS! There is plenty of time to win one of these awesome tools in time for the holiday. If your not familiar with the Rockwell Sonicrafter check out my review Rockwell Sonicrafter Review The…
Compost Bins A client recently asked me to build her a couple of compost bins that had lids to keep the critters out. That request led me to do some research on composting and compost bins. Over the next week or two I will be sharing composting facts and the results of my research with you.…
Composting Using compost in your garden or plant beds can improve the soil structure, texture, and aeration. It also increases the soil’s water-holding capacity. Adding compost improves soil nutrients and stimulates healthy root development in plants. What Are The Basics of Composting? Composting is a natural process. Organic materials such as leaves, grass, and vegetable scraps are…
Milwaukee Sub-Compact Hammer Drill Driver Review Anytime I get the opportunity to review a Milwaukee tool I get excited. Among my peers it’s a known fact that Milwaukee does not make crap! They make real deal contractor grade tools. The Milwaukee Hammer Drill Driver 2411-22 is no exception. The folks at Milwaukee recently sent me…
Designing With Architectural Metals An architectural metal finish can transform a kitchen or other living space into an exceptional looking and aesthetically pleasing focal point. Examples of architectural metal finishes are deep textured or textured metals like stainless steel, copper, aluminum, brass or steel. All of these metals can be finished with a custom textureand…
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