Solatube Tubular Skylight

By Robert Robillard

Install A Solatube Tubular Skylight: Do you have a dark hallway, laundry room or other room with; little to no outside, natural light?  An innovative product by Solatube can bring daylight to these plague areas. Solatube Tubular Skylight is a high tech skylight and tubular system that is lined with lenses that capture and provide sun…

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Choosing The Best Exhaust Fan System

By Robert Robillard

Bathroom And Kitchen Exhaust Fans Choosing the best exhaust fan system is an important part of your home’s ventilation system. They remove moisture and odor from your house, improving indoor air quality. The most important factor in a bathroom or kitchen fan is its ability to remove moisture, thus decreasing humidity in your house. High…

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Refrigerator Buying Tips

By Robert Robillard

8 Refrigerator Buying Tips I recently replaced my 15 year old refrigerator with a new energy star rates refrigerator.  This new Energy Star rated refrigerator will cost me less that $40.00 per year to run. One of their biggest energy hogs in your home is your refrigerator. Refrigerators use up to 14 – percent of…

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Duo-Fast Framing Nailer Giveaway [Ends 11/27]

By Robert Robillard

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.…

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Pottery Barn Lamp Recall

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Deck Cleaning

By Robert Robillard

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…

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How To Install Kitchen Cabinets

By Robert Robillard

 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…

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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications

By Robert Robillard

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…

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