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LED and CFL Occupancy Sensor and Dimmer The folks at Leviton have a new passive infrared [PIR] occupancy Sensor and dimmer designed to control current LED, CFL, incandescent and halogen loads. The Leviton occupancy sensor and dimmer device responds to the presence and absence of people in the sensor’s field of view. Once the switch senses a…
Tips on child safety and risk reduction There are no guarantees, by heightening your child’s sense of awareness and teaching sound defensive-strategies, the odds of becoming a victim can be reduced. Risk Reduction Risk reduction is the number one self-defense technique for not becoming a victim. Consider discussing the following child safety and risk…
DEWALT Precision Trim Blades For Finish Carpentry DEWALT expanded their line of Precision Saw Blades with the introduction of the new Dewalt Precision Trim Saw Blades. The redesigned blades are ideal for trim carpenters cutting moldings, staircases, cabinets, windows, flooring, hand railings, as well as additional crosscutting and ripping applications in premium materials. There is nothing more…
New Bostitch® Six-Gallon Oil-Free Compressor BTFP02011 The Bostitch Six-Gallon Oil-Free Compressor – model BTFP02011 – is a lightweight compressor that is light enough to carry to get in and out of the jobsites without breaking your back. At 33 pounds, lightweight doesn’t mean it can’t handle the job – this little compressor measures 14 inches in diameter but…
Black & Decker BDH2000SL Vacuum Review The folks at Stanley Black and Decker recently released three Platinum series cordless vacuum units; BDH2000FL, BDH2000SL, and BDH2000L. I asked the Black and Decker 20 Volt Cordless Vacuum, model # BDH2000SL and they sent one out for a review. I immediately went to work cleaning up sawdust in the shop and dirt from…
Leviton solves Audio visual Install Problems With R.E.B Recessed Entertainment Box It seems that most of our remodels involve some sort of audio visual aspect from wall mounted TV to surround sound speakers in the walls and ceiling. Recently I got a peek at an innovative product from Leviton called the Leviton R.E.B Recessed Entertainment Box.…
DEWALT DWE575 7 1/4-inch Circular Saw DEWALT recently redesigned their circular saw, trimmed a bunch of weight off it and are now offering the DEWALT Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575. At 8.8 pounds, it is now one of the lightest contractor saws in its class. The DEWALT Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575 was designed to cut framing material, plywood, siding, and…
Little Giant Ladder 5-Feet to 8-Feet Duty Rating Adjustable Step Ladder Type 1A, 300-Round Rated, Model 15125-001 When it comes to safety on a ladder the folks at Little Giant Ladder Systems never fail to deliver. They recently sent me their Little Giant adjustable heavy duty select step ladder model # 15125-001 to use…
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