Bosch 12 Volt PB120 Radio

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Caulking And Adhesive Gun

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Coast HP14 LED Flashlight

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Little Giant Adjustable Heavy Duty Select Step Ladder

By Robert Robillard

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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Nomad 7 Solar Panel Review

By Robert Robillard

Goal Zero Nomad 7 Portable Solar Charger I’m a backpacker, canoe camper and winter camper and also a carpenter.  I recently and read about the Nomad 7 Solar Panel in a backpacking magazine and have to admit I thought about how handy this solar charger would be for charging my headlamp, camera and maybe cellphone…

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Dewalt vs Bosch Compact Table Saw Comparison

By Robert Robillard

Dewalt DW745 vs. Bosch GTS1031 10″ The folks at Dewalt and Bosch recently sent me their compact jobsite saws to go head to head with on the job site.  I’ve been using these two saws now for several weeks and the Dewalt vs. Bosch Compact Table Saw Comparison debate continues. Which one should you choose? One…

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Rinnai Scale Control System

By Robert Robillard

Rinnai Value Series Tankless Water Heaters and Scale Control System  I’m a big fan of the Rinnai’s Value Series of tankless water heater because it offers an endless supply of hot water and the ability to run multiple appliances at one time.  Additionally tankless water heaters saving energy because they only heat water as it’s needed.  Recently Rannai came out…

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Universal Dimmer Switch

By Robert Robillard

The Solution to Today’s Dimming Challenges is Choosing the Right Dimmer Today consumers have more choices than ever to fulfill their home lighting needs. The days of a simple incandescent bulb and an on/off switch have evolved and given way to LEDs, CFLs and the ability for residents to manage both their energy usage and…

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