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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…
Keep Obstructions Away from Venting Systems Here’s a super easy tip that can save lives and your heat from failing. Keep Snow Build Up Away from Venting Systems. Snowdrifts or a large snowfall can block your furnace or hot water heater exhaust pipe and cause it to stop working. High efficiency furnaces, water heaters and…
“Concord Carpenter” Delivers Tips For Simple Home Repair By Eric Snow Verdant Communications A Concord Carpenter offers expert advice on home repairs and maintenance to the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) crowd across Boston’s Metro West region. CONCORD, Mass., December 20, 2010 – Thrift and ingenuity, New England traditions, are entering the 21st Century this week with the…
The winner of the Bosch GPL5-C Five Point Laser is Mary Elderton from Thornton, CO. Mary is an email subscriber to this site and enjoys my reviews of the latest gadgets and tools. Mary won a Bosch GPL5C Five Point & Line Laser Combination features cross point reference lines. See my review on this tool. It has…
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