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Engaging our youth in the Trades – Changing our Perceptions A College Education As a parent, I want what’s best for my children, and for the past twenty years a college education has been touted as the way to ensure a well paying job and good quality of life. In 2012 college graduates over…
Build A Hidden Water Feature Statues, vases, disappearing fountains and rock fountains are becoming popular backyard focal points. Just go to any garden shop and you’ll see dozens of options for Koi ponds, waterfalls and basin fountains. Installing a disappearing or hidden-basin water fountain doesn’t take up as much space as a waterfall or Koi…
Black And Decker Cordless Sweeper Vacuum Model – LSWV36 At a price of $149.99 the powerful Black And Decker 36V Lithium Ion Sweeper Vacuum i just what the doctor ordered for DIY and yard work projects. I’ve been using my Sweeper Vac for a month now and the Lithium- ion rechargeable battery powers this vac a long, long time. A Variable…
Bosch L-BOXX 3D Customizable Storage Compartment As a professional re-modeler/finish carpenter I find the best use of my tools, fasteners, and glues begins with efficient storage. I find that I am constantly using over a dozen different types and sizes of fasteners ranging from nails to screws, washer, and other parts. Every fastener has multiple boxes and storage and organization can…
Bosch 12 Volt PB120 Radio Review During the recent 2013 World of Concrete Convention in Las Vegas, Bosch introduced a new product to their lineup. That little Bosch gem is the Bosch 12 Volt PB120 Radio , a compact and totally portable job site radio. Specifications: Let’s talk specifications for a minute: The Bosch 12 Volt…
Milwaukee M12 Cordless Caulk and Adhesive Gun The new Milwaukee M12 Cordless Caulk and Adhesive Gun is advertised as being 40% lighter than competitive cordless caulk guns. Powered by the M12 lithium ion battery platform this tool takes the laborious gripping and squeezing out of high viscosity caulking applications. I had a chance to use one…
Coast HP14 High Performance Focusing 339 Lumen LED Flashlight The folks at CoastPortland periodically send me their knives and flashlights to review and evaluate. A few weeks ago they sent me their Coast HP14 LED Flashlight. I kept thinking… boy could I have used this during the Hurricane Sandy power outage. The last time I have…
Little Giant Ladder 5-Feet to 8-Feet Duty Rating Adjustable Step Ladder Type 1A, 300-Round Rated, Model 15125-001 When it comes to safety on a ladder the folks at Little Giant Ladder Systems never fail to deliver. They recently sent me their Little Giant adjustable heavy duty select step ladder model # 15125-001 to use…
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