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Quality Flashlights Cost Money: A flashlight is like any other tool. You get what you pay for. For some people a flashlight is an occasional tool. For others it’s a necessity and part of their daily routine. In these situations they may depend on this flashlight to perform their job, or safety, such as…
PORTER -CABLE 5″ Random Orbital Sander Model 382 Review: I’ve been using PORTER -CABLE tools for many many years and currently own and regularly use 4 different sanders, all for different applications. For general purpose sanding in the shop and on the job site I favor a random orbital sander and one that is small…
Electric Radiant Heat New England mornings can tempt some of the toughest to roll over, turn off the alarm clock and go back to sleep. Getting out of bed and stepping onto a cold wood or tile floor can send chills up your spine and set the mood for the day. Research is showing that…
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…
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