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How To Prevent Ice Dams What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings,…
What you should be asking a contractor before hiring one Image: signsbyyou.com Questions to Ask A Contractor Before hiring a contractor you may want to meet them and ask them a few questions before you allow them to work on your home. 1. Member of the local Chamber of commerce? 2. Member of other professional…
Using Large Head Casing for Windows and Doors My wife decided to convert our parlor into an office. My job today was to remove the old Rosettes and top casings [photo below] on all the doorways and windows and to replace them with trim that matches the stain glass window [ two photos down] The…
Rockler T-Track Table Initial impression For centuries fine craftsman everywhere have at one time or another struggled to find the perfect way to clamp and hold their projects. Welcome to the 21st century where those struggles are a thing of the past. Rockler has created a simple solution to help alleviate those struggles. Functionality In…
Milwaukee M12 LED Light 2351-20 My name is Rob and I love lumen! ~ There I said it. More recently I’ve become a lover of light-emitting diode bulbs or LED bulbs. Before we go any further you need to know that alot of lumen with little lux equals a poor lighting experience. Which means that…
Customer Appreciation: Loyalty Incentives Many contractors I know spend lots of money on advertising for their services. Advertising money is usually spent on things like; newspaper ads, mailings, telephone listings, job signs and truck lettering. Many contractors ignore spending money on customer appreciation. I firmly believe that it is super important to advertise…
Milwaukee® HollowCore™ Nut Drivers with Thread-Thru Design Milwaukee Tool continues to research common job-site frustrations and deliver solutions. The Milwaukee HollowCore Nut Drivers feature a thread -thru design, that allows the driver to be used at an unlimited depth on threaded rod applications and when fastening two nuts on long bolts. Just think of…
Milwaukee M12 FUEL ¼Inch Hex Impact Driver, Model 2453-22 Recently, I was given the opportunity to test and review the M12 FUEL impact driver by Milwaukee. I have been hesitant to jump into the subcompact market due to limitations in battery life and power. When tool manufacturers began introducing brush-less technology to this market, I…
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