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Paslode Fuel Powered Framing Nailer With Lithium-ion Battery Paslode the trail blazers in cordless nailer technology just released a new cordless, Lithium-Ion framing nailer, Model CF325Li. The Paslode CF325Li now has a battery that is lighter and lasts five times longer than the Ni-Cad battery. It offers the user the ability to drives 50 percent…
Wetlands and Permitting: Building near wetlands is often prohibited. “Wetlands ” usually refers to an area of land that is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally. What distinguished a wetland is the it’s aquatic plants and hydric soils. Wetlands are important to people, fish and wildlife by protecting and improving water quality, providing fish and wildlife…
Cleaning Algae Stains Off Roofs: I hate seeing black or green stains on a roof. There are many reasons that cause mold, lichen and algae to grow on a roof but that doesn’t mean you have to tolerate it. There are ways to eliminate these ugly stains and this article will explain how you…
BROAN Lo Profile Ventilation Fan Solves Remodeling Woes: The folks at Broan recently answered a common and often vexing remodeling scenerio that has plagued remodelers over the years. They invented a fan that will fit in tight quarters. The BROAN LP80 LoProfile Ventilation Bathroom Fan was introduced as a super compact, powerful, quiet and efficient ventilation fan…
Installing Precast Concrete Stairs Precast Concrete Steps have been around for approximately fifty years. Precast concrete steps are a pre-made solid pair of steps and landing that can be delivered and installed at your home. A truck with a special crane transports the stairs and then hoists it into place. While not considered a “high quality” product they are attractive, durable, provide…
Many folks these days have chose to use aluminum railings for the entry ways, decks and balconies as opposed to traditional wood or iron railings. The attraction to theirs railings is usually based on one or more of these factors: ease of install, lower cost, durability and low maintenance. Maintaining aluminum railings is easier than…
GreenBagPickUp Has Reusable Dumpster Bags: I discovered reusable dumpster bags about two years ago. I’m a carpenter and run a small remodeling business in Concord, Massachusetts and before using reusable dumpster bags I had two options for trash removal. One was to rent and bring a metal dumpster on site, if space was available. The downside…
Important Information On Spiked Alcohol Drinks There are many stories about spiked drinks and some of them unfortunately are true. Spiking drinks with drugs is done with the aim of taking advantage of a person while their sense of reality is distorted, and…
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