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Using Factory Finished Siding and Pre-Primed Siding: Most people think of using factory finished siding when they are considering using cement board siding. In my neck of the woods most of the homes are wood clad and I end up using alot of cedar clapboards and shingles for siding these homes. I’m a big fan of…
Installing a Hardwood Flooring Border and Feature Strip: Hardwoods floors offer an unrivaled sense of quality that never ceases to get stale or fade with home building or decorating trends. Hardwood flooring has many species and finishes ranging from the more traditional classics such as, oak and ash to modern or contemporary styles like maple…
Bosch 2-1/2-inch BIM Hammerhead Plunge Blade I’ve recently been using the Bosch OSC212FH Hammerhead Plunge Blade on my remodeling jobs. As a remodeling contractor and finish carpenter I feel my life developed new meaning when the world of power tools started producing more and more versions of oscillating blades. Nowadays you can find an oscillating…
Flashing A Window Rough Opening Leaks happen!! The best method to ensure that water leaks do not get in and under windows is to use window flashing tape. When combined with a sloped sill, a self-adhered, rubberized window flashing tape can create a continuious water barrier. One of the better flashing materials is DuPonts FelxWrap. As a carpenter I like this flashing because…
Milwaukee M18 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Review The folks at Milwaukee sent me their Milwaukee 2630-22 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Kit to review and evaluate. We took this saw to the shop and job site to test it out. First Impression: The M18 Lithium-ion circular saw weighs 8.5 pounds with the battery which is most…
Tool Gift Guides Shopping For Tools? Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after Black Friday. Created by companies to get folks to shop more online this day has become a real deal for online shoppers. If you follow my site you know that I often offer to you my thoughts on tools…
DEWALT HEPA Filter Dust Extractor Vacuum and Universal Connector System I’ve been using DEWALT HEPA vacuums for sometime now. I have one for the job-site and one dedicated to my miter saw in my shop. DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 The DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 was designed specifically to capture the worst types of dust: drywall sanding, concrete grinding,…
PANASONIC Dual Voltage Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools Panasonic recently expanded their line of Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools. The Tough Panasonic Dual Voltage Cordless Tools IP line now features products with new Dual Voltage Technology. What is Dual Voltage Technology? Dual Voltage technology allows you to select tools to be used as both 18-volt…
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