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MULTI-FUNCTION 12-VOLT H3 ROTARY HAMMER DRILL The Rockwell® H3 Rotary Hammer Drill is ideal for anyone who has the need to drill a few holes in even the toughest concrete but doesn’t want to lug around a 20-plus-pound rotary hammer drill. GEARED FOR PERFORMANCE Ultra-compact, lightweight, powerful and Euro-styled, the H3 rotary hammer drill is…
Fire Sprinklers Fire sprinklers are your best chance of surviving a house fire. My prediction is during the next decade residential fire sprinkler systems will be more standard in home building and major remodels. Just like the introduction of seat belt laws, vehicle airbags, anti-lock brakes and stability control systems have all worked their way…
Winterizing A Vacation Home I recently looked at a customers home that was damaged by frozen water pipes, they failed to Winterize their home properly. This customer turned down his heat super low and went on vacation for two weeks and came back to 5′ of water in his basement. His hardwood floors, kitchen cabinets, furniture…
Generac Pressure Washers While at the International Builders show I visited Generac’s booth too look at their generators. I was surprised to find out that Generac also made high quality pressure washers. Here’s what I learned about Generac® Pressure Washers: Generac conducted extensive research with users to learn what they wanted from pressure washers and…
The Art of Stone Walls You don’t have to be a New Englander to appreciate a well-built stone wall, though it probably helps. The first settlers found stone everywhere, pushed up by the ground as it froze and thawed. Fortunately, the same stones that stopped the plow, defined the boundaries of newly cleared fields. Decades…
New GREAT STUFF™ Work Wipes, Perfect Stuff for an Imperfect Job Convenient, hard-working wipes are the new must-have for messy home improvement project clean-up – New GREAT STUFF™ Work Wipes are a quick and convenient way to clean up the inevitable messes that happen when remodeling or maintaining a home. Because the wipes are specially…
Composite Decking Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of composite decking and PVC decking, railing, and fencing products, has recently introduced a brand new composite decking line. Veranda ArmorGuard Composite Decking is backed by a 20-year limited, stain and fade warranty. Sold exclusively at The Home Depot, Veranda ArmorGuard decking looks real close to real hardwood, complete with…
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