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The folks at Duo-Fast Construction have agreed to give away a nailer of your choice. Last week you folks voted and chose the Framing Nailer. Nice choice too! The new Duo-Fast Construction 20º Round Head Framing Nailer, Model DF350S is one of most powerful , durable and productive pneumatic framing nailers on the market today.…
Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard Name of Product: Pottery Barn Lamps Units: About 7,300 Importer: Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. Hazard: The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp’s adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn has…
Cleaning A Wood Deck Many people ask what is a good way to safely clean a wood deck? What is the best sealer to use once I have finished? Many people think that using a pressure wash on their deck will re vitalize the wood. What they don’t understand or know is that a high…
Kitchen Cabinet Installation Recently I had a small cabinet installation job that I thought might be a good opportunity to describe how to install kitchen cabinets. Before starting always make sure you have all of the cabinet components and appliances needed for the install. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Find the high spot on the floor and…
Name of Product: Roman shades, roll-up blinds and roller blinds Units: About 495,000 Roman shades and 28,500 roller/roll-up blinds (about 90,000 Roman shades were recalled in October 2009) Importer: Hanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications, The Company Store, and Company Kids) of Weehawken, N.J. Hazards: Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places…
Duo-Fast Construction Nailer Giveaway. Thanks to everyone who participated in the survey. Ninety people gave their opinion and voted on their favorite nailer. The framing nailer won the vote so we will be giving this nailer away this week. Stay tuned! One interesting thing I learned is that 35 people consider themselves Serious Do-It-Yourselfers and another…
Bookcases and built-ins can transform a room. Not only can they be aesthetically pleasing but also functional as well. Many times people choose to have a custom built in made to fit into a specific spot. In this case the homeowners had a built in desk area that they wanted to transform into storage space. At the…
Bosch 4310 10” Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw Two very nice releases from Bosh are the Bosch 4320 Miter Saw And GTA3800 Stand. Ideal for woodworkers, finish carpenters, remodelers and others, Bosch’s 4310 packs big-saw performance into a more compact and affordable 10” chassis. The Bosch 4310 10” Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw uses up-front controls, and has some pretty…
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