Leviton SmartlockPro AFCI Receptacle

By Robert Robillard

Leviton SmartlockPro AFCI Receptacle

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DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT HEPA Filter Dust Extractor Vacuum and Universal Connector System I’ve been using DEWALT HEPA vacuums for sometime now.  I have one for the job-site and one dedicated to my miter saw in my shop. DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 The DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 was designed specifically to capture  the worst types of dust:  drywall sanding, concrete grinding,…

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Milwaukee Torpedo Levels for Electrical and Plumbing Trades

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® Introduces Torpedo Levels for Electricians and Plumbers   Milwaukee Tool recently came up with a 10-inch Torpedo Level designed for the electricians and a 10-inch Reaming Torpedo Level for   plumbers.  Both Milwaukee torpedo levels take into account the specific applications that users need. Milwaukee Torpedo Levels   Tim Albrecht, vice president of hand tools,…

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Leviton Occupancy Sensor and Dimmer

By Robert Robillard

LED and CFL Occupancy Sensor and Dimmer The folks at Leviton have a new passive infrared [PIR] occupancy Sensor and dimmer designed to control current LED, CFL, incandescent and halogen loads. The Leviton occupancy sensor and dimmer device responds to the presence and absence of people in the sensor’s field of view.  Once the switch senses a…

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Leviton R.E.B Recessed Entertainment Box

By Robert Robillard

 Leviton solves Audio visual Install Problems With R.E.B Recessed Entertainment Box It seems that most of our remodels involve some sort of audio visual aspect from wall mounted TV to surround sound speakers in the walls and ceiling.  Recently I got a peek at an innovative product from Leviton called the Leviton R.E.B Recessed Entertainment Box.…

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Taking Professional Photos

By Robert Robillard

Taking Professional Remodeling Photos Let me start by saying that I am not a professional photographer, I’m a re-modeler.  We all have websites, some have blogs and most of us use email to communicate.  Taking Professional Photos of your work will lead to better exposure, a better looking website and more leads for your business. Potential…

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SharkBite Plumbing Connectors

By Robert Robillard

  How To Quickly Cap Water Pipes While Remodeling I’m a remodeling contractor in Northeast Massachusetts and recently began using SharkBite Plumbing Connectors on my remodels during the demo phase.  They prevent work stoppages and save me time and money here’s how… What are SharkBite Plumbing Connectors? SharkBite Plumbing Connectors are brass fittings that use a push-fit technology that…

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Check Contractor References

By Robert Robillard

7 Lies Contractors Like to Tell: So you want to remodel your home or have something big that needs fixing. Whether it’s installing new gutters, finding and repairing a basement plumbing leak, or adding on a new room, you’ll have to call a contractor to take care of the problem. But how will you know…

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