Bathroom Remodeling Upgrades

By Rob Foster

Style, Comfort and Performance Drive Bathroom Remodeling Upgrades Each year Hanley Wood’s Remodeling magazine produces its Cost vs. Value report chronicling the most common remodeling projects and what homeowners can expect in terms of the return on their investment. The top five projects that deliver the best ROI include attic insulation, manufactured stone veneer, garage…

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Kitchen Countertops

By Robert Robillard

How To Choose A Kitchen Countertop Should I update my Kitchen Countertops? I get that question a lot. Counter tops are the focal point of any kitchen and they play a large role in the aesthetics and design. In addition to being stylish and attractive, countertops need to be functional and practical. Whether you are…

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Bosch GRL-500 HCK Rotary Laser Kit

By Michael Hopp

  Bosch Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Complete Kit Review The folks at Bosch have come out with a new rotary laser, the Bosch GRL-500 HCK Rotary Laser Kit, which is self- leveling. I got the opportunity to review the complete kit and I quickly discovered that it makes some of the old style work tasks go…

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How to Cut Down Bar Stool Legs

By Robert Robillard

Cutting Bar Stool Legs To Counter Height Stools One of the joys, and sometimes frustrations with kitchen remodeling is trying the perfect height stool to match your brand new kitchen counters.  As a carpenter I’m often asked if I would be willing to undertake cutting bar stools down to counter height stools.  I always say…

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Rockwell VersaCut Circular Saw – Model RK3440K

By Scott Arnold

Rockwell VersaCut Circular Saw – Model RK3440K Review The Rockwell VersaCut is a compact circular saw which allows you to a variety of materials such as cement board, wood, hardwood flooring, plastic, ceramic tiles, slate, aluminum and even sheet metal. The VersaCut is a lightweight, compact mini circular saw the provides a balanced design that is ideal for several cuts.…

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Warmup Launching New WIFI Thermostats

By Michael Hopp

Warmup 4iE Smart WIFI Thermostats with SmartGeo Warmup, the world’s best selling floor heating brand, with over 2 million systems sold in 60 countries.  Warmup is ready to launch their 4iE Smart WIFI Thermostats and the MyHeating app for whole house comfort control. Inner workings: With built in SmartGeo technology the 4iE is a room…

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The Perfect Father’s Day “Pro” Toolbox for Dad

By Robert Robillard

The Milwaukee Tool Father’s Day Gift Guide Is dad ‘handy’? The team at Milwaukee Tool has been designing innovative, quality tools for the professional trades for nearly a century. This Father’s Day, dad can work like a pro too by getting his start with a “pro” toolbox. Looking to get started? The folks at Milwaukee Tool…

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Rousseau PortaMax 2745 Table Saw Stand

By Robert Robillard

Table Saw Stand My crew and I are all about efficiency and portability. The table saw is the cornerstone of our mobile carpentry work-site set up, and we wanted better safety and performance from our table saw. Portable, Durable and Accurate – Does it exist? We wanted something that would allow us to be portable,…

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