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Rockler Dust Right Vortex 40530 Rockler’s Dust Right Vortex™, is a 10-gallon dust container that turns a shop vacuum into a two-stage dust collector. Rockler recently sent me a Dust Right Vortex™ to evaluate and review. Cyclone dust collectors separate the heavy wood dust debris before it passes into the vacuum filter. I found it durable, lightweight…
Dust Containment At The Job-Site Unlike building a new home remodeling usually means working in someones house. I find remodeling challenging and rewarding but the homeowner often finds the remodeling process annoying and a serious cramp to their lifestyle. Remodeling dust is one of those homeowner annoyances. Dust from plaster is the worst. When remodeling,…
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Does Adding A HEPA Filter To Your Shop Vac make it RRP compliant? The EPA requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be certified by EPA and that they use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers to follow…
Leviton Hands-Free, Energy Efficient Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder I love new, cool innovations. While at the International Builders Show this year in Orlando I visited the Leviton booth and was amazed at all of the new, cost / energy saving devices they now have. Here was one of my favorites: Leviton Manufacturing, a leading global manufacturer of electrical…
Lead Paint Hazards and Older Windows If your home was built before 1978 and you still have the original windows, it’s time to seriously consider replacing your windows — especially if you have young children or a pregnant person living in the home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the routine opening and closing…
Leviton Compact Fluorescent Ceiling Fixture with Occupancy Sensor Model 9863 – Review Leviton Occupancy Sensor Light Is Ideal for Closets, Garages, Storage Areas, Attics and Basements: The folks at LEVITON recently sent me their new Compact Fluorescent Ceiling light with an Occupancy Sensor to evaluate and review. LEVITON has a new Compact Fluorescent Ceiling light for closets and closed…
Generac® GenReady™ Load Center Ensures Easy Installation of Residential Standby Power Generators Generac® Power Systems, the leading manufacturer of automatic standby generators, offers the Generac GenReady Load Center panel that makes it easy to add an automatic home standby generator to any residence. Generac GenReady Load Center Panel Installed either during new home construction or when…
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