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Repairing a Broken Marwin Window Pane In the remodeling and carpentry world I often get calls from customers asking about replacing a window pane that was damaged by a hockey puck or lacrosse ball. Marvin Single glazed window The window pictured in this article is a Marvin, single glazed window with an applied energy panel.…
New Rockwell Sonicrafter Models: Faster and Powerful Rockwell’s next generation of Sonicrafter oscillating tools have been redesigned with and increased oscillating angle and more power to cut faster. The Rockwell Sonicrafter Oscillating Tool F50 new design is more tapered and compact, plus the accessory count for each model has increased for added value and applications. What’s…
Milwaukee 13 and 26-inch Tool Box Giveaway Rules: The folks at Milwaukee Tool have released two, heavy duty, job site, work boxes. A 13-inch and a 26-inch Job-site Work Box. Built for extreme durability, the new storage solution can survive over 1000 drops. Milwaukee is going to give one each to one lucky…
Simpson Aluminum Series 3200PSI, 2.5-GPM Direct Drive Pressure Washer Review The folks at FNA group recently sent me their Simpson Aluminum 3200-PSI 2.5-GPM Pressure Washer to review and evaluate on the job site. I also used it at home. The Simpson ALH3225 is marketed as a professional grade, heavy duty pressure washer. It has an Aluminum…
How to Cut an Opening in a Non-Load Bearing, Internal Wall Cutting a door or interior look-through window in an interior wall can be an easy and straightforward project. This article will discuss the basics surrounding how to cut an opening in a non-bearing wall. The hardest and arguably most important part of this project…
FEIN MultiMaster FMM350Q Oscillating Multifunction Tool The folks at FEIN recently sent us their new and improved, FEIN MultiMaster FMM350Q oscillating multifunction tool, to test and evaluate. FEIN has been inventing and perfecting tools for a long time. Wilhelm Emil Fein invented the first power tool , and electric drill, in 1895 blazing a trail…
Carpenter Tip – Insulation Support Rod – Probe Trick As a carpenter, I am often called to install something after the fact, that is after the walls or ceiling is installed. This tip is useful if you find yourself needing to drill through a wall, ceiling or anything where you can not see where you…
Timberland PRO Helix 6-Inch WP Safety Toe Preview The folks at Timberland recently sent me a pair of Timberland PRO® Helix 6-Inch Waterproof Safety Toe work boot to try out and review. These work boots are relatively new to the market and are touted to be the greatest and latest. I was curious but hesitant…
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