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Bosch Half Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander OS50VC ReviewBosch 1/2 Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander The folks at Bosch recently sent us their Bosch Half Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander to review and evaluate. This tool is a bit niche but the perfect sander for woodworkers, furniture makers, mill-shops and carpenter folks like me who build wainscoting or …
Stiletto Titanium Nail Puller TICLW12 I first saw Stiletto tools a number of years ago and have been salivating at the mere thought of them ever since. I did some mountain biking when I was younger and always wanted a titanium framed bike because they were rumored to have nearly magical properties. So being able…
Converting a porch half wall to porch railings This story starts with a homeowner asking us to repair a half wall on their front porch. After discovering a lot of rot the customer then decided the house and porch would look better with full length posts and porch railings. Supporting the roof: Supporting the porch…
Whirlpool Brand Launches Industry’s First Induction Double Oven Freestanding Range If I could add any item into my kitchen it would be an induction double oven. What cook wouldn’t want a double oven when preparing multiple dishes for a large family or maybe a holiday party. The Whirlpool Induction double oven freestanding range WGI925C0BS is…
Crown Molding Basics Crown molding is a decorative trim piece the sits on an angle, and is used to cover transitions between surfaces for decoration. It is installed where the walls and the ceilings meet. They can either be plain or sprung. It is typically made from solid milled wood or plaster but may…
Insulation and Air Leak Sealing Air leak sealing and insulating the “envelope” of your home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort. You can save up to 10-20% of your heating and cooling costs. Attic insulation and air leaks…
Pool Safety cover If you have an in ground pool that you close in the Fall and Winter then installing a pool safety cover makes sense. A safety cover is a mesh or solid vinyl cover that is secured along the perimeter of the pool with adjustable straps. these straps secure to anchors that are…
Salvaging Steam Radiators Many homes in the Town of Concord, where I do remodeling, have free standing, cast iron radiators. Recently there has been a large push toward refurbishing old radiators. Many of these beautifully decorative iron radiators that are often buried under layers of paint. Old, chipped paint is not only an eyesore but…
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