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Massachusetts takes over Enforcement of Lead RRP Rule On July 9, 2010, the MA Division of Occupational Safety (DOS) took over the enforcement of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) making it the ninth state to assume control of the Rule. The MA DOS, in conjunction with the Executive Office for Administration and…
Bosch Expands Laser Range Finder Lineup to Tackle Longer Distance Applications Finally a tool that a Cop and a Carpenter can use!!! From the job-site measuring trim to a major accident scene and measuring skid marks or distances between points of contact. Bosch’s new long-range laser range finders GLR500 and GLR825 offer best distance, accuracy,feature…
House Painting Tips As I get older I am often looking for new ways to do old things better, faster and more efficient. Work smarter not harder right? When the time presented itself to paint the clapboard siding on my house, I decided to focus on painting one side a year to make this daunting…
DeWALT Dust Extraction Systems For Cordless And Corded SDS Rotary Hammers A few weeks ago I toured the Black & Decker University for a media event. I really enjoyed learning about several new DEWALT product lines and even had an opportunity to test some of the DeWALT Dust Extraction Systems with corded and cordless SDS…
Tips On How To Frame A Wall People always ask me why studs are placed 16″ on center? 16 inch on center, or 16″ o.c., means that from the center of one stud to the center of the next stud is approximately 16 inches. Wall studs , floor joists and rafters are spaced this way…
Jack Tracy, a General Contractor and Builder with over 25 years experience, recently sent me The Original 3rd Hand .357™ to evaluate. Jack designed this innovative safety device and I was excited to see if it really worked. 3rd Hand .357saw safety-guard The 3rd Hand .357™ employs a thumb lever that allows the operator to raise…
STRIKER Mechanical Carpenter Pencil The Flat Carpenter Pencil is a long time favorite of carpenters, roofers, woodworkers, and other tradesmen in the construction industry. The flat carpenter pencil is often given out by lumber yards and building supply houses as a way to market their business. Introducing the STRIKER Mechanical Pencil. The popularity of this…
The Perfect Blogging Camera You may have noticed the difference in the quality of my blog pictures lately. It’s because I found The Perfect Blogging Camera! If you follow this blog your aware that I take alot of my own pictures as well as tool review videos. Recently my old camera died and I found myself…
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