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Electrical Tape and Receptacle When remodeling I often have to remove live outlets temporarily from the electrical boxes. Anytime this is done I always advocate using electrical tape to wrap electrical receptacles such as outlet or switch terminals. This prevents accidental contact with your hands or tools with the live wires or terminals causing an…
PORTER-CABLE Compact Router and Combination Kit PORTER-CABLE has a new woodworking router coming out this November 2010. The Fixed Base Compact Router (450) and Fixed/Plunge Base Combination Kit (450PK). These new products deliver a lightweight, [6lbs] ergonomically sized router similar to the laminate trimmers were used to with the power and performance of a standard router…
Homeowner Tools These 15 tools are the basic list of tools every homeowner needs in their toolbox. THE TOOLS: 1. Toolbox Today tools boxes years ago were all metal, now there are plastic versions and even soft canvas bags with lots of pockets. 2. Hammer: Choose a vibration-dampening rubber grip. A 16-ounce steel- or fiberglass-shaft hammer.…
According to an article in New Scientist , concrete will soon be able to heal hairline fractures. “Like living bone, concrete could soon be healing its own hairline fractures – with bacteria in the role of osteoblast cells. Worked into the concrete from the beginning, these water-activated bacteria would munch food provided in the mix…
Bostitch Cordless Framing Nailer Cordless nailers offer their user a lightweight and portable way to work and are perfect for framing crews, remodelers and contractors when performing small framing jobs like dormers, sub flooring, sheathing and rot repairs. Bostitch GF28WW Cordless Framing Nailer – Review Using a cordless nailer on staging, a ladder or while…
Drywall Anchors ~ What’s The difference? There are many styles of drywall anchors, each one having different strengths and weaknesses. The important thing is to use the proper anchor for the correct application. Often times a manufacturer will supply an inexpensive anchor with a towel bar or curtain rod set. It has been my…
Replacing a Rotted Sill Nosing Often times the first part of a wood window to rot is the sill nosing. Luckily this nosing is a removable and replaceable part of the window. With many window manufacturers replacing a window sill is a viable option as opposed to replacing the window or to using a slew…
Smart Material Placement Can Save Time And Money 1. When delivering remodeling material have the lumber try to have it stacked your framing lumber according to the way you will use it. For example; have the wall studs on top of the rafters so you don’t have to go digging for them. 2. Have the lumber…
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