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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…
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…
Installing Resilient Sound Isolation Wall and Ceiling Clips It sure is a noisy world out there. When folks think about residential noise control or soundproofing, They typically are looking to absorb sound or dealing with echo & reverberation problems. This article will show you how to soundproof a ceiling and wall using KINETICS™ Wood-Frame Ceiling Hanger…
Crescent APEX u-GUARD Carpenters, plumbers, auto rebuilders, electricians, and many other trades workaround finished surfaces. Whether it’s a finished cabinet, plumbing fixture, car detail, or chandelier, that last screw to be driven or nut to be tightened always has the potential of making trouble for us if our driver or tool slips into or rubs…
Vampliers Screw Extraction Pliers Review By Ralph Mroz Every tradesperson regularly runs into the problem of a screw drive stripping out, and now the screw can’t either be screwed in or backed out. This is usually an issue with old screws or the cheap screws that come with so many products these days. Of course,…
How To Make An Acute Angle Jig For You Miter Saw There are many times that I find I need cut trim or molding at an angle greater than my miter saw was designed for. Most miter saws cut to 45 degrees or slightly larger, usually 50 degrees. this is where an acute angle jig…
RYOBI Cordless Self-Propelled Mower with 7.5 Ah Review The whole world is going electric and cordless. From electric cars to cordless power tools, the ever-increasing power density of batteries is making every job more convenient. Lawnmowers are of course no exception. While cordless electric mowers are not new, the latest crop of them has the…
Oak Floor Installed Parallel with Plank Subfloor – Results In Seams I recently looked at a house for sale with Oak floors. The second I walked into the house I noticed multiple open seams in the hardwood flooring. The weird part was that these seams were evenly spaced approximately every 7 to 8 inches. The reason…
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