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KOHLER CO. FINDS INNOVATIVE RESUSE FOR MATERIALS ONCE DESTINED FOR LANDFILL Kohler partners with businesses, municipalities to keep porcelain waste out of landfills for past 15 years. This vitreous china (porcelain) cull comes from toilets and lavatories that have not passed inspection for sale to customers. If a defect is found after glazing, the standard…
DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Air compressors Units: About 460,000 Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn. Hazard: The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have…
Ryobi TEK4 High Intensity Flashlight Model RP4400 REVIEW The folks at Ryobi recently sent me a bunch of their TEK4 cordless tools to evaluate. I chose to evaluate the TEK4 High Intensity Flashlight first because I was intrigued by it. First Impression: The Ryobi TEK4 Flashlight is a cool looking little light. I liked it’s size and…
Generac XP Series Portable Generators The Generac XP Series (XP6500E pictured right) features impact-resistant cast metal corners and a heavy-duty hardened steel tube exterior, integrated handle supports and brackets which are engineered as part of the casting for even more durability, and an integrated lifting eye makes these generators easy to transport and keep secure on the job…
Application Specific SAWZALL® Blades Solve Common Frustrations MILWAUKEE, WI– Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands the new wood-cutting SAWZALL® blade offering with two new Application Specific blades focused on eliminating key user frustrations. While the recently launched wood-cutting blades appeal to the majority of users by delivering the fastest cuts, most nail durability, and quickest plunge…
Introducing the New EBN320R.E.D.™ Professional Electric Brad Nail Gun from Arrow Fastener, Capable of Firing 2” 18 Gauge Straight Brad Nails Arrow Fastener has come out with an electric brad nailer. This will no doube be a huge hit for homeowners, decorators and DIYers. The new EBN320 R.E.D.™ Professional Electric Brad Nail Gun, built for…
EPA Calls for Comment on RRP Cost to Comply The Environmental Protection Agency has published an information collection request for the costs and burdens to companies that are complying with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. This is an opportunity for remodelers to comment on the EPA’s estimates for certification and record-keeping. Comments must…
Craftsman Quickboost™ 12-Volt Lithium One of the more impressive things I saw at the International builders show in Orlando this year was from Craftsman. Like everyone else, they developed their own line of 12 volt tools, Craftsman calls their line the NEXTEC 12-volt line. The innovative part of this new line is a very cool and useful battery charger…
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