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Warmup Snow Melting Mats Review Winter in New England brings snow, ice and a sled load of safety issues to your driveway and walkways. With Snow Melting Mats, old man winter is an issue of the past. Snow melting mats can be placed under asphalt, concrete and pavers. Installing Warmup Snow Melting Mats We use Warmup…
Milwaukee BIG HAWG Hole Saw Kit w/ Packout 49-56-9295 I’m always struggling with being more organized, which leads to being more efficient. This article is not a tool review but a story of how I reduced clutter, weight, and increased space in my tool trailer by using the Milwaukee BIG HAWG Hole Saw Kit. Re-thinking…
RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer At over eight pounds per gallon, moving water is a very effective energy transfer medium, which is why something like the RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM compact pressure washer is so effective. Water was the first power source for industry, and still today powers much of the electricity produced.…
RIDGID 7-1/4 In. R3205 Circular Saw Review So there I was, halfway through cutting my third sheet of ½” plywood on the subfloor phase of a home remodel project when the power went out. Only this time it was the power to my 20V cordless circular saw that shall remain nameless. Again. I still had…
Zero Tolerance 0357BW Folding Knife Review As a remodeling contractor, backpacker, outdoor enthusiast, and daily carrier of a pocket knife I’m a fan of pocket knives and always appreciate a useful, well made, and functional knife when I see one. I’m a big fan of Kershaw knives and about a year ago became hooked on…
Danner Steel Yard Work Boot Review By Chris Ermides I bought my first pair of Danner boots about 25 years ago: the widely known Mountain Lights. I was a school teacher at the time so it was a particularly large purchase given my salary then. But I’d heard they were durable and comfortable, so I made the…
RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander The RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander is a valuable addition to any shop or jobsite. Tools, both hand tools and power tools, can be divided into two classes depending on their relationship to the workpiece. Hand-held tools: all hand tools, circular saws, electric drills, and so on, are held by the operator…
Installing A Wall Mounted TV On An Existing Cabinet A client recently asked me if we could modify their existing tv cabinet to accommodate a larger tv. The problem was that this cabinet was built between two stairs and columns. The client wanted a tv that was 2 to 3 times larger than their existing…
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