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After purchasing a 100+ year-old home, it quickly become apparent that he'd need to learn a thing or two about renovation. As with many who start with great ambitions, Rob soon found out that it takes twice as long and costs twice as much to get things done right. Plus, for every problem you fix, there are many more lurking behind the walls. It was while working on his house that he was able to marry his passion for renovation with his professional life as a public relations consultant. For the past seven years, he has become the go-to guy in the building products PR sector, having worked with Gorilla Glue, TimberTech, Robert Bosch, Skil, C.H. Hanson, Husqvarna, and (currently) the media relations expert for Senco. Now, after putting a whole host of projects under his belt, Rob will be sharing his experiences with us, having kept abreast of the industry from the perspective of a remodeler and manufacturer's representative for the past twelve years.
Hybrid Power Tools: Corded and Cordless Each passing year companies introduce new power tools that were once only reserved to run on electricity or air but, with advancements in battery technology, these boundaries are being torn down. Let’s talk Hybrid Power Tools: Corded and Cordless. Cordless finish and framing nailers, routers, sanders, compressors and even…
Trade shows are a great way to get the scoop on a bunch of new products – all under one roof. To keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest we combed through all of the booths at this year’s Remodeling Show | Deck Expo, and compiled some of the best of the bunch for…
There is Something Primal About Fire Sure, it completely changed human evolution and for so many years it was the primary source of heat for the vast majority of the world’s population. While indoor fire places and pot belly stoves are still good sources of single room heat, they have gone by the wayside as…
Sawhorse or Workbench? Why not Both? At first, I was a bit confused about the name, WORX Pegasus Multi-Function Work Table and Sawhorse. Upon first inspection, the Pegasus looks promising. I had always assumed that Pegasus was just a winged horse from Greek mythology but, after a quick review of Wikipedia I discovered that Pegasus…
Rake in Fall Profits with High Productivity Leaf Clean Up Fall maintenance and clean-up can be a highly profitable season depending upon how efficiently companies service multiple accounts in a tight time window. It also requires convincing customers of the importance of weekly service because leaves deprive grass of sun and oxygen. Both of which…
When do work gloves become “fun” gloves? When they include a bottle opener! StoneBreaker Tailgating Gloves are designed for the tailgating crowd. These gloves pulls triple duty; keeping hands warm in the winter, protecting them from grill flames and hot dishes and most importantly, the ability to pop the top on the coldies. These 100% percent…
Style, Comfort and Performance Drive Bathroom Remodeling Upgrades Each year Hanley Wood’s Remodeling magazine produces its Cost vs. Value report chronicling the most common remodeling projects and what homeowners can expect in terms of the return on their investment. The top five projects that deliver the best ROI include attic insulation, manufactured stone veneer, garage…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide Flowers, jewelry and a meal at a restaurant are the most common Mother’s Day Gifts. Instead of the same old, same old give her something to make a lasting impression. Oftentimes it is best to keep things simple. Building a planter box or a custom picture frame with Mom is a…
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