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Snow Melting For Residential Remodeling Projects As a remodeling contractor we oversee a lot of landscaping with our projects. Recently we have seen an increase in snow melting projects. SAFETY TIP – When performing projects like installing this walkway snow melt system or when cutting or grinding masonry it is super important to take…
Custom Window Seat Installation I recently made a custom window seat for this window alcove. [photo right] The customer originally had a bench in this spot but wanted something more permanent with storage. We decided installing a window seat with a hinged lid was the best option. Measuring and making this window seat was done earlier…
Using Airplane Technology to Build Bookcases When designing an aircraft, it’s all about finding lightweight and strong material that is stiff enough to withstand the exceptional forces under which it has to operate. Durability is an important factor especially when the wings come into play. Aerodynamic forces not only bend the wing, they also twist…
DEWALT DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw Review Full disclosure. We have over 50 years of collective carpentry experience on the job and only use Dewalt miter saws. Other brands have come and gone but Dewalt has seemed to figure out how to provide state-of-the-art technology for fine and precision cutting in…
Bosch DH507 SDS-Max Demolition Hammer Review I remember back in the day using just a 3lb hammer and a cold chisel to break up concrete or tile. Or better yet, just a plain old sledge hammer. I don’t work with masonry products on a daily basis but when I do, I prefer a demo hammer. …
RaceDeck Custom Designed Floor Are you looking for a unique way to bring a state of the art design to your garage? We recently took a look at RaceDeck Garage Floor’s custom floor system. RaceDeck is an interlocking floor system that is made in the USA. Tiles come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and sizes, which…
Bosch DDB181 Compact 18 volt Drill Driver Review I’ll often resort to using 12 volt drills and impact drivers for light duty drilling and driving tasks. While the light weight and easy handling of a smaller 12 volt tool is nice, they can be a little short on power. Bosch looked at this end-user conundrum…
Milwaukee Compact 8 in 1 Multi-Bit Driver 48-22-2320 Review Milwaukee recently released a few interesting specialty and precision screw drivers. the one that caught my attention was the Milwaukee Compact 8 in 1 Multi Bit Screw Driver. This driver was designed around user driven innovation. What’s that? User driven innovation means looking at and listening…
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