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Jeff Deitz is a trained Mechanical and Systems Engineer but underwent a career change a decade ago to pursue a career in aviation. Jeff joined the Concord Carpenter team several years ago to assist with smart home automation and electronic integrations. After working with Rob on several projects, Jeff quickly gravitated to Tool Box Buzz’s Head 2 Head tests. Using his background as a systems test engineer he can frequently be found with a few other TBB crew members discussing the finer points of tool testing and designing the next Head 2 Head tool test.
WARMBOND BondStove Fire Pit Claims of the first smokeless fire pit to hit the market run back to 2014. Over the last several years however, there has been an explosion of new designs and a red-hot market to bring smokeless fire pits to the backyard, tailgate, or campsite. One of the newest contenders in this…
Garage Workshop – “Going Vertical” – Storing Workbench at Ceiling One of the most challenging and fun aspects of a garage workshop is coming up with a useful and efficient use of the space you have. For most, it’s a constant evolution as new tools are added or upgraded and new ideas on how to…
Using Closed Cell Spray Foam to Insulate a Basement Wall Here at Concord Carpenter we strongly recommend using Closed Cell spray foam to insulate a below-grade basement wall. Conditioned basement space has a never-ending battle against moisture gain and heat loss. Closed Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam (CCSPF), when installed properly by a trained professional, can…
Sense Energy Monitor Review Smart homes run on smart devices powered by electricity. Perhaps the smartest smart device in my home is the Sense Home Energy Monitor. I have had a Sense energy monitor installed and running in my home for several month now and it has given me fantastic insight into the energy consumption…
Gearwrench 3/8’ Flex Head Electronic Torque Wrench Model 85078 Review In recent years I’ve elected to DIY as much of my own car maintenance as possible. With the addition of a small compact tractor to those responsibilities, the list of routine maintenance tasks is ever growing. One item in my toolbox that was sorely missing was…
Delaney ZW300 Smartlock Install and Review Perhaps one of the most frequently used yet overlooked devices in the home today is the front door and its accompanying locks. The modern cylinder pin tumbler locks found in most homes have their origins dating back over 4000’ years. While the locking mechanisms themselves have seen only minor changes…
Monitoring Home Water Consumption ~ By Jeff Deitz These days smart products and monitors can be found in every corner of the home. Its now possible to control almost any item in your home that has a button from your smartphone. I find myself controlling lights, monitoring security cameras and opening garage doors all from…
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