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DEWALT DCR015 Charger Radio GiveawayWIN this Radio!! The folks at DEWALT are offering one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to WIN a DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio. The DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio is a durable, job site tested tough radio that not only sounds great but has new and updated features like the ability…
Stanley FatMax All-In-One Screwdriver Stanley has recently improved on the indispensable all-in-one multi bit screwdriver with the Stanley Fatmax Hi-speed Ratcheting Screwdriver. Inside the belly of this beast, there are 12 bits to choose from, which should be enough to tackle any home improvement project. It was released in September 2013 and retails for approximately…
Makita Showcases New 18V Cordless Tools at STAFDA Trade Show This was the first year Concord Carpenter attended STAFDA. Typically the show does not have a reputation for big surprises but this year we were pleasantly surprised to see a some new advances in new tools and battery technology from Makita. Makita 70 Plus Tools…
The Small Construction Company Leader The small business leader, to be successful, has to keep his or her eyes on a lot of things at one time. This article is focused on providing you with some tips and solid techniques to help you juggle all of those balls you have in the air. Pay Attention…
Door flashing and Weather-Resistant Construction: On a recent project we were hired to replace the pressure treated decking and railing on a porch and replace everything with mahogany. A pretty straightforward project, or at least that’s what I thought. The door was leaking at the sill and had an exterior door flashing issue.While removing the…
FEIN MultiMaster Oscillating Tool Review FMM250Q As a renovation contractor I’ve been using the FEIN MultiMAster FMM250Q on the job-site for at least eight years. I remember seeing it on jobs even before that but it was mostly being used for intricate sanding applications, not cutting. In the last ten years it seems that…
Replacing a Front Door: It’s Never As EASY… As It First Appears! BEFORE PHOTO The red door below is circa 1940. The bottom rail was cracked and the door did not close / seal well and was leaking air, a perfect candidate for a door replacement. The homeowners were replacing the old damaged oak…
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21 Review We recently took the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21 to the job-site to test and review – here is our thoughts: Initial Impression Milwaukee recently gave me a chance to try out their M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2″ / 5″ Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock Kit 2780-21. This…
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