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At least five major drywall producers–USG, National Gypsum, Lafarge, CertainTeed, and Temple–have all announced plans to raise prices on their products by 25% effective Dec. 5 or 6. USG appears to have triggered the price hike with its memo on Nov. 3rd. According to USG they have not made a profit since 2007. To address…
The folks at Spray Glide. Recently sent me their pressure washer accessory. SprayGlide Pressure Washer Accessory The Sprayglide™ attaches to any pressure washer with a wand measuring from 1 / 2 ” (12.7mm) wands and 3 / 4″ (19mm) wands Sprayglide™ is made of strong 30% glass filled nylon, a stainless steel axle, and solid…
Bosch GLL3-80 360-Degree Line Laser Offers Full-Time Layout and Squaring Lines in Three Planes Today, Bosch Measuring Tools introduced the Bosch GLL3-80 Line Laser Hybrid Line Laser – a nearly identical tool to the GLL2-80 360-degree line laser released earlier this year – but with an additional laser diode to deliver full 360-degree coverage on two…
According to an article in New Scientist , concrete will soon be able to heal hairline fractures. “Like living bone, concrete could soon be healing its own hairline fractures – with bacteria in the role of osteoblast cells. Worked into the concrete from the beginning, these water-activated bacteria would munch food provided in the mix…
Bosch Introduces OIS™ Standard Since my brother , a plumber, bought me my oscillating multi-tool I’ve looked back and said, “how did I ever get by without this? I use my multi tool for everything but mostly for cutting. We jokingly call it our tool for “surgical cuts.” The most common complaint for remodelers about…
Fiberon Horizon Decking Expands Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of composite and PVC decking, railing and fencing products, is ramping up production of its game changer Fiberon Horizon Decking product line. Fiberon Horizon Due to the overwhelming demand for Horizon™ decking with patent-pending PermaTech™ innovation, Fiberon is adding manufacturing capabilities at both its facilities in New London,…
Acute Angle Jig – Accessory fence There are many times that I find I need cut trim or molding at an angle greater than my miter saw was designed for. Most miter saws cut to 45 degrees or slightly larger, usually 50 degrees. But what if you need to cut 55 degrees or a…
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