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Xi Plus™Precast Concrete Wall Systems Introduced by Superior Walls® Precast concrete wall systems feature superior strength and insulation for the creation of dry, warm and energy-efficient foundations andcan be custom-made for the exact needs of each project. Precast concrete wall systems use 70 percent less concrete in a new home than conventional foundations. Superior Walls® building on…
WIN a Porter Cable PCC520B 18 Volt Cordless Close Quarters Drill Porter Cable Right Angle Drill Giveaway: The folks at Porter Cable are offering one of Newsletter subscribers the opportunity to win their 18 Volt PCC520B Cordless Right Angle Drill, a $190.00 value . This drill has a compact, lightweight, well balanced and unique design. A 3/8″ sleeve chuck and variable speed and…
Master Mechanic Driver Tool – Swift Driver The folks at Master Mechanics recently came out with a new version of the time tested screw driver. It’s called the Swift Driver. We’ve all seen the ratcheting drivers that use a gear and pawl mechanism but the Swift Driver has a different action to it. The user…
One-Hour Exterior Home Upgrade Projects Short on time, but looking to make a big change on the outside of your home? Try looking at Fypon products. Fypon has a variety of one-hour “out-of-the-box-and-onto-the-home” products that can help add curb appeal to your home’s exterior. Constructed of durable urethane, Fypon® products are lightweight and easy to…
HTC PortaMate PM1000 Universal Mobile Base The folks at HTC recently sent me their Port-A-Mate PM-1000 adjustable mobile base, to evaluate and review. Mobile tool bases are ideal for moving, storing or servicing larger tools in your workshop. I have a small work shop and for me having all of my woodworking tools on mobile bases…
How To Install Cherry Hardwood Flooring If you’re like most people you probably love the look and charm of a hardwood floor. Hardwood floors never go out of fashion and can add real value to your home. I have hardwood flooring in every room in my house and I love it. Hardwood floors are durable…
Senco Auto-Feed Screw Driving System Featuring DuraSpin: Senco, recently introducted two new corded auto-feed screwdriver systems featuring DuraSpin technology: the DS325AC and the DS340AC. Designed for the Pro who is looking for a solution to save time and backbreaking labor when dealing with high volume screw fastening applications. The Senco Auto-Feed Screw Driving Systems includes a Senco screwdriver, an industrial grade aluminum auto-feed…
Masonry Wall Repair Dear Concord Carpenter, I have to repair this cracked wall and have never done this before, so I’m asking for your guidance. I am looking for your comments & suggestions for an appropriate fix without completely rebuilding the stairs & retaining wall. How would you approach this repair? Would you excavate the crack…
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