Milwaukee® Introduces M12 Powered Heated Jacket

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® Introduces the Hottest Tool on the Jobsite MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to expand the industry’s largest sub-compact battery system with the introduction of the new M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket. Compatible with the entire line of M12™ professional power tools, the new heated jacket utilizes the innovative M12™ RED LITHIUM® battery…

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Porch Column Replacement

By Robert Robillard

Replacing Wood Columns With Fiberglass Columns Replacing wood columns with fiberglass columns is usually a straight forward and easy project.  On a recent project we were asked to replace three wood columns, one of which was severely rotted and caused the porch to settle 1 inch.  A project like this requires a building permit and experience understanding and building…

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NEW ~ Weekly Giveaway At Concord Carpenter

By Robert Robillard

Hey guys I’ve added a new tab at the top of my page called “Giveaways.” It’s super easy to enter, no strings attached! Promise. This is a great opportunity for you folks to get great stuff from tool manufactures like Milescraft, Attinity tools – Bora clamps, Final cut saw blades, Drill Doccter and Duo-Fast Construction.…

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Somfy System Motorized Awning Recall

By Robert Robillard

Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard Somfy Systems has issued a recall of 4,600 motorized awnings. The problem? The possibility for the power cable to sever and become exposed risking electrical shock. Name of Product: Motorized Awnings Units: About 4,600 Importer: Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J. Hazard: The awning motor’s…

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Anderson A-Series Window Replacement

By Robert Robillard

Window Replacement Using Anderson A Series On this recent project we were hired to replace four wood casement windows that had rotted.   These windows were fifteen years old and high quality when bought. Water infiltration is a major issue with homeowners. I get complaints each week about water that leaks in and around windows. Flashing’s…

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Dust Free Drilling

By Robert Robillard

Recently my friend and co-worker George Gussler had to install twenty molly bolts in a plaster wall.  The molly bolts were to hold up heavy artwork and the home where the art was going in was furnished.  In order to avoid making a dusty mess George came up with this innovative and dust free drilling…

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Post Leveling Tool

By Robert Robillard

  Fence post and column level On a recent porch rehab project I had to replace the two bottom newel post.  If you ever had to replace a porch newel post or set a new mail box post or column you know that you need three hands and two levels! columns, newels and mailbox posts…

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DEWALT 1-3/4″ SDS Max Combination Hammer Review

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 1-3/4″ SDS Max Combination Hammer Kit D25602 with SHOCKS® & CTC® Recently I visited DEWALT’s testing and training facility in Maryland: the Black and Decker University – a very interesting place for anyone who likes tools!  While there I had the opportunity to meet  Jeff Beck, Product Manager for rotary and demolition hammer drills.  I…

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