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Bosch GLL2-40 Cross-Line Laser Review Bosch recently release a new laser level. The Bosch GLL2-40 is easy-to-use, easy to set up and accurate. This level is a perfect solution for professional and serious do-it-yourselfers. The Bosch GLL2-40 Cross-Line Laser is designed for interior job sites and up to 30-feet. The GLL2-40 can be used for various applications such as…
Rockwell BladeRunner Review The folks at Rockwell recently sent me a pair of BladeRunners™. One to review and one to give away to one of my lucky readers. What is the the BladeRunner™? The Rockwell BladeRunner™ is a light weight bench-top saw that performs the functions of a portable jigsaw, a bench-top scroll saw, and a band saw all…
Solution To Frozen Pipe Correcting an Insulation And Air Leak Problem Solves Frozen Pipe Issue: I’ve worked for a client for the past six or eight years and for as long as I can remember they have had a problem with their master bathroom shower pipes freezing. One issue with this shower is its location. …
Channellock 8” 368 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier Review I recently received a brand new Channellock 8 Inch 368 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier to evaluate. I’m a huge fan of Channellock for two reasons; all of their tools are made in the U.S.A, and they do not make junk tools. All of their tools are professional grade with…
Constructing a Custom Wood Counter-top I decided to install a solid wood counter-top and came across DeVos Custom Woodworking, a small millshop in Texas, that does some real slick stuff with wood. DeVos Custom Woodworking is a small family business. They operate out of a small shop just outside Austin Texas where they have been…
Making Custom Wood Counter-tops Choosing and having a wood counter top is more than just an aesthetic decision. Over the next few days I will be posting on my experience with working with DeVos Custom Woodworking, a mill shop that specialized in solid wood surfaces. DeVos Custom Woodworking is located in Texas and I found them on the Internet…
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 tool and accessory giveaway is Danetta Young from Rosharon, Texas. Danetta is a regular reader…
Lead Paint Hazards and Older Windows If your home was built before 1978 and you still have the original windows, it’s time to seriously consider replacing your windows — especially if you have young children or a pregnant person living in the home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the routine opening and closing…
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