Southwire 9″ Side Cutting Pliers

By Jim Nadeau

Southwire 9″ Hi-Leverage Side Cutting Pliers Review I’ve been using the same brand of pliers for over 15 years now.  When I switched over to the Southwire 9″ Side Cutting Pliers it reminded of back then.  Going into my senior year of high school I was working two jobs.  One at the local hardware store…

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DeWalt 20v String Trimmer Review

By Jim Nadeau

DeWalt 20v Brushless Trimmer DCST920P1 Dewalt 20V XR Brushless 13″ String Trimmer (5.0Ah) This is the first battery powered trimer I have ever used.  I’ve spent a brief period of time lugging around a long extension cord for a corded trimmer, most of my experience is with a gas powered trimmer. The DeWalt 20v String Trimmer can…

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Repairing A Window Shutter

By Robert Robillard

Repairing a Exterior Louvered Shutter – Wood Rot Shutters are considered low-hanging fruit when it comes to adding a splash of color or curb appeal to a home.  There are a few types of exterior window shutters: panel, louvered, board & batten, Bermuda and combination shutter styles. In this article, repairing a window shutter we…

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Powermatic CNC Woodworking Routers

By Robert Robillard

POWERMATIC TWO NEW, MID-SIZED CNC WOODWORKING ROUTERS  Powermatic® has brought the Gold Standard to the multi-dimensional world of computer numerical control by introducing two new CNC woodworking routers.  These durable, mid-sized CNC machines include the Powermatic PM-2X2RK and PM-2X4SPK models. Both new Powermatic routers are 3-axis CNC machines, in which the spindle works in the…

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DEWALT Coil Roofing Nailer Giveaway

By Scott Arnold

DEWALT Coil Roofing Nailer Giveaway – Model DW45RN Schools back in session and that means summer is officially over and what a summer it was! We were extremely busy with several manufacture site visits, some great head to head testing and some amazing New England weather. We sure took advantage of our beautiful summer but…

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MiTek Adjustable Deck Tension Tie ADTT-TZ

By Robert Robillard

MiTek Adjustable Deck Tension Tie ADTT-TZ Decks are included in nearly a third of all new houses being built today. It is estimated that there are millions of decks in the U.S. that are beyond their useful life, and structurally not safe. Today, when building a deck its important to use proper building techniques, structural…

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Arborwear Chagrin Flannel Shirt

By Robert Robillard

Arborwear Chagrin Flannel Shirt, Model 205542  Review Work clothing on the job-site is something that I think about a lot. Not only do I want my guys looking sharp and professional, but I want their clothing to protect them and stand up to the environment. As a business owner, I’d rather spend more money on…

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Construction Site Preparation

By Robert Robillard

What Happens During Site Preparation? A chunk of untouched land is like a blank page or a fresh canvas. It’s your chance to create your dream home or a masterful piece of commercial architecture. You’ve probably been holding this vision in your mind for years and finally have it sketched out on paper … the…

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