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Contributing Editor Scott Arnold is the owner of Scott Arnold Remodeling LLC out of Waltham, MA. Custom decks, fireplace makeovers, kitchens, and bathrooms, Scott enjoys the frame-to-finish concept. Scott will share his perspective on tools as a carpenter and remodeler here
Troy-Bilt FLEX Power-Base w/ Wide-Area Mover Review Here in New England keeping a lush green lawn is an incredibly tough task. With ever changing temperatures, one day its 90° and the next it can be in the mid 60’s or rain. Lawns will grow fast one week and not at all, the next. The secret to…
Ridgid HYPERDRIVE 18v Finish Nailer Giveaway – Model R09892B Finish guns are an essential part of any carpenter’s tool box. While gas powered finish nailers have been around a long time I find them finicky and the gas cartridges are pricey, today’s innovative engineering now allows us to consider a variety of cordless finish nailers on the…
Gerber Gator Bolo Machete Review Gerber has taken a traditional machete, used for generations to clear brush and vegetation and updated it to a modern machete with several features that will improve it’s capability. Gerber likes to say this machete is “one part hedge trimmer, one part axe, and 100% business. With a powerful swing,…
How-To Repair Exterior Cinderblock Walls with Stucco Since the early 19th century Stucco has been used to cover less appealing construction materials such as concrete, metal and cinder block. Designed for outside use, it wasn’t until late 19th century that builders started to use it on interior applications as well. Old decaying walls can really be…
Occidental Leather Pro Framer Tool Belt Review – Model 5080DB Since 1980 Occidental Leather has been the industry leader in hand crafting top quality tool belts. Using the only the best, extra thick, water-repellent leathers available to hand craft these tool belts, Occidental is often referred to as the Cadillac of the tool belt industry.…
DEWALT DW325PT 30° Paper Tape Framing Nailer Review At the DEWALT Experience 2015 in Charlotte NC we were introduced to the new DEWALT DW325PT Framing Nailer and the complete DEWALT pneumatic line. DEWALT unveiled a total of 11 new pneumatic tools from finish nailers, staplers to compact lightweight framing nailers. We got to test out these…
Win a Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Fan – Model 0886-20 ACC Editor Robert Robillard recently reviewed the M18 Jobsite Fan and was really impressed, so impressed that we are giving one away to a lucky newsletter subscriber. . From the 40ft distance of circulating air, all day run time, AC or DC power to the hanging…
Kreg Announces the K5MS System and the Kreg KTC55 Organizer At the beginning of August Kreg Tool Company announced the launch of two all new products: the Kreg System K5MS with KTC55 Organizer. Based out of Huxley, Iowa Kreg Tool Company manufactures a large variety of tools, accessories and equipment for woodworkers and DIY’ers. Kreg…
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