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REMODELING IS HOT (BUT DON’T GET BURNED) I’ve noticed that the word ‘Remodeling’ has become an extremely popular topic in the last year. I am glued to remodeling programs when I turn on the T.V., I read about new remodeling ventures in the news, and as a marketing V.P. for a company that sells warranty…
Stop Blocks For Multiple Same Size Cuts It is hard to beat a crosscut fixture sled for making cross cuts SAFELY on the table saw. You can make your sled cut with zero tolerance to the blade for less tear-out and accurate cuts. I make repetitive cuts using a stop block, here’s how. Table saws are not well…
Duo-Fast® Cordless Roofing Nailer DFCR175CReview Tools are designed for specific functions but as you know we often use tools for applications that they were not designed for, especially if it saves us time and makes us more efficient. In the video below I am using the Duo-Fast cordless roofing nailer to install windows. …
This Halloween before allowing your kid to run out of the house with their costume take a minute to assess whether it is a safe costume to wear. Safe Halloween Practices What do I mean? Select a costume and related decorations that will not burn, cause a fall or a laceration injury. Taking a…
Each year in the U.S., accidents involving ladders cause an estimated 300 deaths and 130,000 injuries requiring emergency medical attention. Ladder accidents usually are caused by improper selection, care or use and not by manufacturing defects. Learn a few Ladder Safety Tips and cdecrease your chance of injury. Some of the more common hazards involving…
Factory Painted Siding Before installing your shingles or clapboards you may want to apply a finish to all surfaces or purchase factory finished siding. It’s easier than working off a ladder or staging and it can be done out of inclement weather, hot temperatures or at night – if indoors. Factory finished siding is…
GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of…
Bosch GLL3-80 360-Degree Line Laser Offers Full-Time Layout and Squaring Lines in Three Planes Today, Bosch Measuring Tools introduced the Bosch GLL3-80 Line Laser Hybrid Line Laser – a nearly identical tool to the GLL2-80 360-degree line laser released earlier this year – but with an additional laser diode to deliver full 360-degree coverage on two…
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