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KEEN Utility Manchester 6” WP (Aluminum Toe) Work Boot Review I first started paying attention to KEEN Utility boots when I noticed entire crews of tradesmen in high wear and abrasion industries wearing them. Every member of a large highway marking company I worked with chose to spend their money on a pair of Keen…
How to Stay Dry While Hiking in the Rain (Or Doing Just About Anything Else) When the weekend rolls around, the last thing you want is for rain to spoil your outdoor fun. Some people choose to tough it out, perhaps reminding themselves, “Rain stops at the skin!” But while that attitude is certainly admirable, I…
What Type Are You? Written by Ralph Mroz I don’t mean your personality type, or your sexual type, or your astrological type. Someone you know probably cares about those things, but what I’m referring to is your trades skills type. Trade Skill Type 1 Are you a homeowner with no background in the trades, who still…
The 10 1/2 Project Commandments Witten by Ralph Mroz These are the ten and a half commandments that define all home improvement and construction projects. They’ve been learned – often the hard way – over the years by pros, who reflexively build their implications into the estimates and timetables that they give to clients. You could…
Building Board and Batten Doors In this article we will show you how to build a board and batten door using rough-sawn, ship lap lumber. Building a board and batten door is a task that can be completed in a relatively short period of time and is a project that is suitable for novice woodworkers.…
How-To Avoid Freezing Pipes This winter is predicted to be a COLD one, and that means frozen water pipes….. brrrrrrr! Before it gets cold take a moment to evaluate your water pipes and take the precautions now and save from costly repairs later. Preventing pipes from freezing should be done at the time of construction,…
Ionization vs. Photoelectric Smoke Detection – Which One Is Better? If your like me you, you have the best of intentions but probably only get around to changing your smoke alarm batteries once a year, not twice as recommended, or worse wait for the “chirp,” to do it. You also never vacuum them or test…
Monitoring AC Current Draws Over Time with the FLUKE A3001 FC Current Module In the construction business, having accurate and relevant information can be an important key to success. In the electrical field, knowing accurate information can literally be a life saver. Is the voltage in this circuit correct? Do I have the right sized…
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