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SSAFETOUCH A Fiberglass Insulation SAFETOUCH™ Fiberglass-Free Insulation has no glass dust and no added chemicals. Just a soft, durable and healthy insulation made from the same polyester fibers used in your clothes and bedding. This innovative insulation is manufactured out of polyester and is not considered a food source for mold growth. Because of this…
Leviton Compact Fluorescent Ceiling Fixture with Occupancy Sensor Model 9863 – Review Leviton Occupancy Sensor Light Is Ideal for Closets, Garages, Storage Areas, Attics and Basements: The folks at LEVITON recently sent me their new Compact Fluorescent Ceiling light with an Occupancy Sensor to evaluate and review. LEVITON has a new Compact Fluorescent Ceiling light for closets and closed…
RIDGID Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander EB44241 Review Recently the folks at RIDGID sent me their Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander to evaluate and review. Two tools in one ~ I like it! What’s an Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander? An oscillating spindle sander is a bench top sanding tool that features a sanding spindle that moves up and down…
Ryobi TEK4 Infrared Thermometer Review The folks at Ryobi sent me their TEK 4 Infrared thermometer to evaluate and review. First Impression: The thermometer is a very simple point and shoot design with a built in target pointer laser. Ryobi claims the TEK 4 Thermometer has an accuracy of plus or minus two degrees. The thermometer looks like a…
Bosch Multi-X MX25E Oscillating Multi-Tool Review Bosch Power Tools and Accessories released the next generation of professional OIS (Oscillating Tool Interface) oscillating tools with its MX25E Oscillating Multi-Tool, designed to ease flush-cutting, plunge cutting, sanding, grinding, grout removal, scraping and many more time-consuming and tiring applications. Ideal for renovation, construction, woodworking, and home repair tasks,…
PORTER-CABLE With Tool-Free Guard Feature® Launches New 4-½” Slide Switch Small Angle Grinders PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of its new 4-½ inch Small Angle Grinders (PC60TCTAG and PC60TAG) that are designed to offer contractors performance, ergonomics, ease of use and durability for tough jobsite applications including grinding and cutting metal, cleaning and finishing surfaces, and…
Choosing A Roof Color With With DaVinci Roofscapes When it comes time to put a new roof on your home, some people do not think too much about it and install the time old gray shingle. Others fret about colors! Selecting roofing colors that complement the rest of the home’s exterior can be a challenge for some folks…
Circular Saw Safety – Preventing Kickback The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) recommends that individuals take the proper precautions to prevent hand-related injuries. Each year, thousands of people suffer maiming or amputations of their fingers or hands due to improper handling of power saws. Saw Injuries In a 2001 study, the Consumer Product…
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