Crescent Lufkin Shockforce G2 Tape Measures   

By ralph mroz

Lufkin Shockforce G2 Tape Measures        The Crescent Lufkin Shockforce G2 tape measures are, as the name suggests, the Generation 2 (G2) versions of the original Crescent Lufkin Shockforce tape measures.  When the Gen1 (G1) versions were first introduced a few years ago I reviewed them and really liked them.  They were tough, feature-rich, and…

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Avenger, CAT, Keen, Reebok, Timberland and Thorogood six-inch boots from Zappos at Work

By ralph mroz

Zappos at Work: Avenger, CAT, Keen, Reebok, Timberland and Thorogood six-inch boots This is a brief review of six 6-inch work boots from Avenger, CAT, Keen, Reebok, Timberland, and Thorogood, selected by the experts at Zappos at Work specifically for me and my feet.  I requested these boots through the Zappos at Work program, a…

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Milwaukee PACKOUT Charging Station

By Scott Arnold

Milwaukee PACKOUT Charging Station Being able to charge your batteries either on the job site or en route to the job site is important. We recognized after writing a recent article about the need for a 12v tool set and mobile storage that we wanted to try to build a mobile battery charging station so we…

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Milwaukee M12 Service Kit with Packout Storage

By Scott Arnold

Setting Up A 12 Volt Tool Set with Storage As a remodeling contractor, it is safe to say there are times for me when heavy-duty tools need to take the back burner and smaller voltage tools are needed. Punch list items, smaller projects call for small tools that don’t pack as much of a punch.…

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10 Trim Carpentry Tips

By Robert Robillard

10 Trim Carpentry Tips I’ve partnered with Milwaukee Tool’s GRID apprentice program to share with you 10 trim carpentry tips that I’ve picked up over the years.  Alright let’s jump into the tips: Tip 1:    Tune You Miter Saw For accurate cuts, it’s important to calibrate your miter saw. A 1° difference over a 1-in.…

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PACKOUT Tool Storage

By Scott Arnold

Tool Storage Systems – Worth The Investment? PACKOUT tool storage is one of the hottest topics right now in the contracting industry. Are tool storage systems worth the big investment? We think so. Whether you are a remodeler, electrician, plumber, HVAC, or woodworker we all need a place to store our tools. Having our tools…

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Top 10 Ways to Grow Your Business

By Robert Robillard

Small Business Marketing – Building A Brand You might be the best contractor in the world, with outstanding services, yet none of that amounts to a hill of beans if people don’t know about you. You see “word of mouth” only goes so far. You’re probably rolling your eyes and saying, “Who has the time to…

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Milwaukee BIG HAWG Hole Saw Kit

By Robert Robillard

  Milwaukee BIG HAWG Hole Saw Kit w/ Packout 49-56-9295 I’m always struggling with being more organized, which leads to being more efficient. This article is not a tool review but a story of how I reduced clutter, weight, and increased space in my tool trailer by using the Milwaukee BIG HAWG Hole Saw Kit. Re-thinking…

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