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PODS A Smart, Durable and Affordable Storage System We recently had a chance to review a PODS Portable On Demand Storage container. What’s a PODS Container? PODS is an acronym for Portable On Demand Storage and is a system that makes moving and storage more convenient and less stressful. I was originally interested in reviewing…
Milwaukee Tool Corporation recently released a M12 lithium-ion powered, 160×120 Thermal Imager. Thermal imagers are used in the HVAC, insulation and maintenance trades and are great for troubleshooting, problem solving and evaluating. The Milwaukee imager features 160×120 pixel, high resolution thermal images, a visual camera for standard pictures, and a temperature range of -10° to 350°C/ 14° to 662°F. I tested this…
BASF Green Sense™ Concrete technology for sustainable concrete BASF Construction Chemicals recently developed a process that results in new levels of performance, profitability and sustainability for concrete pouring that results in a high performing, economical concrete with the least environmental impact. The Green Sense Concrete technology a combination of recycled materials and tailor-made chemical admixtures needed…
Mold inside a home is dangerous not just for the obvious health concerns like asthma and allergic reactions but also for the costly repairs it causes. Many newer homes are so tight that the air inside becomes nasty and stale. Proper ventilation removes old, stale air and replaces it with fresh air. The exchange of fresh air…
Dremel Multi-Max MM20 Oscillating Tool Kit Review I recently had the opportunity to test drive the Dremel Multi-Max MM20 Oscillating Tool Kit. The MM20 is an upgraded and improved version of Dremel’s previous Multi-Max model. The MM20 weighs just less than 6 pounds and is 17.25 inches in length. The Dremel MM20 currently sells for…
How To Plan A Deck When it comes to adding some extra space outdoors, a deck is a great way to create a place for the friends and family to gather. There are a ton of choices when thinking about adding a deck such as: freestanding vs. securing to the house piers vs. blocks wood…
BOSCH Quick Change Carbide Hole Saw Kit. BOSCH has the solution for quick, clean holes. Its a BOSCH Carbide Hole Saw Set, model # HTC5HPC. . I prefer a hole saw when installing larger pipes or bathroom and dryer vents. My brother who is a plumber uses hole saws all the time. . In my opinion,the…
Komelon Tape Measures The folks at Komelon recently sent me their 25’x1” Komelon Stainless Steel Tape Measure measure to evaluate. According to Komelon, this tape combines two great features into one innovative and unique tape measure, a self locking feature and stainless steel components to prevent rusting. Komelon is the first to introduce self-lock to the market and…
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