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Using a Table Saw Safely The table saw is probably the biggest staple of any worthy workshop or job site. Most table saw safety problems can be avoided by knowing how to safely operate the saw, using common sense and avoiding certain practices. Here are a few safety concerns to consider when using a table…
Image: www.superstock.com 5 TIPS TO HELP PARENTS TALK TO THEIR KIDS ABOUT SEX AND TECHNOLOGY Talk to your kids about what they are doing online and with texting. Its important for kids to understand that their messages or pictures they send over the Internet or their cell phones are not truly private or anonymous. The…
HVAC Tool Bags The problem with todays tools and tool bags is that the folk designing them have never worked in the field. It’s taken a bit of time for companies to realize this and the folks at Veto Pro Pac have it figured out with their Veto Pro Pac HVAC Tool Bags. They have…
Wetlands and Permitting: Building near wetlands is often prohibited. “Wetlands ” usually refers to an area of land that is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally. What distinguished a wetland is the it’s aquatic plants and hydric soils. Wetlands are important to people, fish and wildlife by protecting and improving water quality, providing fish and wildlife…
Best Practice: Pre-Construction Mock Ups As a carpenter and remodeler I know all too well that getting the smallest detail wrong on a project can cost me alot of money or set the job back weeks at a time. Knowing this has sold me on the idea that making a pre construction mock up for…
Is Your Home Protected From An Earthquake? Earthquakes can cause major property damage to your home and its contents, that damage can lead to serious injuries or even death for occupants. It is important to take steps to protect your home from an earthquake. Recently the New England area had a small earthquake that measured 4.5…
Workshop Lighting: Proper lighting in your workshop is as important as any tool in your toolbox. Whether its to see what your doing, illuminate mill marks on wood surface or for photographing of your work having adequate and proper lighting is important! The challenges are that many of us have sub-terran workshops. the article below will outline a…
Safe, Secure and One Handed Pistol Access The SentrySafe Quick Access Pistol safe was created after the folks at SentrySafe polled handgun enthusiasts and end-users to determine what folks wanted and needed in a pistol safe. SentrySafe then went and designed their SentrySafe Quick Access Pistol Safe with features such as a zero noise feedback, electronic…
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