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Ryobi 18V ONE+ LINK™ 3 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum (#PCL734K) If you own a car and a house, you probably also own—or want to own–a wet/dry vacuum, too. A wet/dry vacuum is almost a prerequisite tool to have in your home to clean up the heavy-duty messes that a typical household vacuum is no match for. …
Ridgid 8-inch Wet Tile Saw The Ridgid 8-inch Wet Tile Saw (model R4041S) is a tool that all Type 2 (skilled DIYers) and Type 3 (general contracting pro) tradespersons will want. Both of these trades types do tile work from occasionally to several times a year. In fact, this saw has received praise from many…
Remodeling A Kitchen When you begin to think about remodeling your kitchen, there’s a lot to consider and it’s easy to miss things. By following a few simple tips, you can avoid difficulties. Here are 5 kitchen remodeling tips to think about before you begin your remodeling project. Start with a Detailed Plan Meet with…
Kitchen Remodel| “Kitchen Captivation” It had been at least 25 years since this Carlisle kitchen had seen a kitchen remodel update. We joined forces with Great Spaces in Acton, MA to incorporate a multiple discipline design with British inspiration, using different materials and fabrication to create what we call “Kitchen Captivation.” We approached this kitchen…
Custom Wood Shaper Table| Using Rockler Components In my workshop, I use my wood shaper primarily to mill frame and panel doors and sometimes wainscotting panels. To do this precisely, and work safer, I use sliding sleds that are indexed into the miter slot. I’ve encountered some quality issues when milling long stock, for example…
How to Refinish a Mahogany Deck | 4 Steps As a carpenter, I install my share of screen porches, decks, and stairs, and while the trend is leaning towards composite decking there are still a fair amount of folks who like Mahogany and Ipe decking. One of the most often asked questions I get on…
Diamondback “Dos Clavos” 701 Vest System By Dan Shaw The first tool belt I ever owned was a second-hand “Grossman Lumber” canvas work apron, circa 1978, when I was about 5 years old. I used this belt every time I’d help my dad around the house with that weekend’s home improvement project. I carried a…
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