Mudroom Door and Tile

By Robert Robillard

Mudroom Makeover On this part of the project we will discuss a installing a new mudroom door and tile.   Prior to this we discussed tile removal and tile underlayment in our article Mudroom Makeover. Adding Plinth Blocks Day 2 actually started the night before in the shop gluing up poplar to make plinth blocks.   A…

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Bosch 18V Brushless ½ In. Drill/Driver DDS182-02

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough ½ In. Drill/Driver The folks at Bosch have designed a compact drill/driver.  I can remember a few years ago meeting the Bosch bench top product manager at the JLC LIVE convention that was held here in Providence, RI.  After talking to him,  I got insight on how they develop…

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Circular Saw Kit 2730-22

By Ethan Bickford

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Circular Saw Kit 2730-22 Article written and photos by Ethan Bickford My main experience with cordless saws has been with my brother in law’s old 18 volt trim saw that was barely capable of cutting 3/4-inch strapping and trim stock much less cutting framing lumber or ripping  sheathing.  That tool is still…

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Hitachi 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw C18DSL

By Robert Robillard

        Hitachi 18 Volt 6 ½ inch Cordless Circular Saw C18DSL Review Written by Joshua Bordenca Cordless circular saws have come a long way since they first came into the construction field.  Currently, and understandably, the demand for high quality cordless tools has been significantly recognizable. The days of extension cords wrapping your feet have…

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Mudroom Makeover

By Robert Robillard

Mudroom Improvements Generally, a mud room has easily cleaned floors made in materials like tile, concrete, or Linoleum.   A  mudroom makeover need not break the bank and can be as simple as trim and shelving.  Or more involved like new flooring, fixtures and built-ins. Mudroom Necessities A well designed mud room also has ample hooks…

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MAKITA 7-1/4 inch 36 Volt Circular Saw Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

MAKITA 36 Volt Circular Saw Giveaway ConcordCarpenter and the folks at Makita are giving away a MAKITA 7-1/4 inch [X2] 36 Volt Circular Saw and two-batteries to one of our newsletter subscribers. MAKITA 7-1/4”Circular Saw Powered By Two 18-Volt Batteries XSH01X/Z Cutting the cord is a goal for the engineers and Product Managers at MAKITA…

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Solar Panels

By Robert Robillard

The Best Renewable Energy Installations for your Home Home owners are offered a vast array of renewable energy installations. But, the most frequent question is – which one works best for your home? This article will provide you with the answer as well as some other useful tips regarding renewable energy sources and installations. The…

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Chimney Caps and Odors

By Robert Robillard

Reasons To Use A Chimney Cap A “Chimney Cap”  installs into the top of, and covers the chimney opening and protects the inside of the chimney, while still allows gases to escape. Chimney Cap Functions Chimney caps serve several functions, most notably: Keeps rain and snow [freeze / thaw damage] from getting inside the flue…

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