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Condensation On Windows: Can you draw hearts and smiley faces with your fingers in the condensation on the inside of your windows? If so, don’t blame your windows. High humidity in the home often causes “sweating” on windows. Condensation is a natural occurrence on all surfaces in the home caused by excess humidity in the…
Protect your home by making minor mortar repairs With colder temperatures here, now is the time to check your home for deteriorating mortar joints and loose mortar – and make any minor repairs before they turn into major headaches. Freezing rain, ice, snow and deicers, as well as freeze/thaw temperature cycles have the potential to…
CHANNELLOCK®Tool Roll #4 Set – Review: Whether your a Professional contractor, serious DIYer or just a homeowner that demands top quality tools, you’ll want to take a close look at CHANNELLOCK® #4 tool roll set. CHANNELLOCK® recently sent me their tool roll to evaluate and review. The Channellock Tool Roll Includes: 430® tongue & groove pliers, 420® tongue &…
DEWALT Cordless Drill Driver – Model DC720KA Review Recently I had a DEWALT drill burn out after many, many years of service. I called my friends at DEWALT and asked them if they were interested in doing a “post mortem” on this tool. Last may I was lucky enough to be invited to DEWALT’s 12…
Skil 2-in-1 Cordless Screwdriver and Flashlight – Model #2350-01 The folks at Skil recently sent me their 2-in-1 cordless screwdriver and flashlight to evaluate and review. The 2-in-1 Tool: Screwdriver & LED Flashlight in one is a compact and easily to use tool. The integrated LED Flashlight is at the opposite end of the driver. An on-Tool…
Window Safety Tips ~ Home Safety Tips How often should family fire drills be held? What type of glass should you have in windows to help prevent noise penetration and discourage intruders? Window Safety Tips: Practice safety drills regularly. Small children tend to “hide” from fire, so make sure children are familiar with escape routes…
Delta 8″ Stacked Dado Set 35-7670 – Review Dado blades are a common item in most serious woodworking shops. When making built in furniture, bookcases or other finish carpentry items having a dado set can add versatility to your table saw, strength to your cabinet case joints and overall quality to your work. The folks at Delta recently sent me…
Gerber 07500G Multi Plier MP600 Blunt Nose Carbide Insert Cutters with Sheath Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab. Please take a moment to visit their site and make some recommendations for tool giveaways. This week’s winner of my weekly…
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