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Milwaukee M18 Cordless 3/8” Right Angle Drill 2615-21 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands its M18™ LITHIUM-ION system with the new M18™ Cordless 3/8” Right Angle Drill Driver. As the only 18V Right Angle Drill with an adjustable clutch feature, the new tool provides eleven torque settings, plus one drill mode, for complete control in close-quarter…
Dewalt DWP611PK Compact Router Combo Kit Review Two months ago DEWALT sent me their Dewalt DWP611PK Compact Router Combo Kit to evaluate and review. Since then I have been using it all the time and really like it alot. Here is my review: First Impression: The first thing I noticed with the DWP611PK compact router was…
RIDGID®Fuego 12 V Lithium-Ion 2-Speed Drill/Light Combo R92008 ~ Review The folks at Ridgid recently sent me their RIDGID Fuego 12 V Drill/Light Combo to evaluate and review. The RIDGID® Fuego 12V Lithium-Ion 2-Speed Drill/Light Combo features the highest torque in its class with 240 inches per pound. The kit includes the R82008 Drill/Driver, R82920 LED light, two lithium-ion…
The Latest in Hardwood Flooring: Elastilon and Bamboo If you’re thinking about installing or updating the hardwood floors in your home, these two new products need to be on your radar. Elastilon And Bamboo Flooring , recently announced by Lumber Liquidators, make hardwood floors simple and sustainable. Read on to learn more about these new…
Removing Snow From Composite Decks With winter upon us and snow and ice everywhere you should be aware how to properly remove snow and ice from a PVC or composite deck. Many people go to the hardware store and buy anything in a bag that claims to melt snow and ice. The problem with that is…
Hardwood floor Fasteners: Cleat nails or Staples? When installing hardwood flooring if your going to use a mechanical fastener to hold the floor down you have two choices: cleat nails or staples.The question I often get asked is whats the difference? and What’s the best quality? If you grabbed 10 hardwood flooring installed I’d bet…
Removing Ice Dams: Many people have been dealing with ice dams. The solutions to dealing with and removing ice dams have been addressed on this site and can be accessed through searching “ice dams, insulation, air leaks, or ventilation.” If your house is prone to ice dams, one of the best measures is to rake…
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard Name of Product: LED Night Lights Units: About 261,000 Importer: American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J. Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result…
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