Building An Oak Stool

By Robert Robillard

How To Build An Oak Step Stool This article is about building an oak stool,  the benefit is using Oak is that it is durable and a strong wood to use. My design was to follow an old stool I made out of leftover Oak flooring from our house renovation, in the early ’90s. Oak Stool…

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IRWIN VISE-GRIP Adjustable Wrenches

By ralph mroz

IRWIN VISE-GRIP Adjustable Wrenches Adjustable wrenches are a staple in any pro or DIYer tool set.  And IRWIN VISE-GRIP Adjustable Wrenches are high-quality ones, the kind that you ought to own. Adjustable wrenches a tool we reach for, or carry into a work space, every now and then; for all of us they are the…

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Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag

By ralph mroz

Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag The open-top Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote (part number CMST21451, above) and it’s soft-top sibling the Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Bag (part number CMST21450, below) are new products from Craftsman — part of their new TradeStack system of stackable, rolling tool storage.  The tote is of particular interest…

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Cleaning A Garbage Disposal

By Robert Robillard

Garbage Disposal Odors Most odors that come out of the garbage disposal are coming from food slime buildup on the splash guard, That’s the removable black rubber panel that sits atop your sink’s drain hole. You can scrub it with soap and water using a scrub-brush or stoss it in the top rack of a…

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Master Bathroom Remodel

By Robert Robillard

Master Bath Partridge Lane Project This is a brief synopsis of our Partridge Lane Master Bathroom Remodel. From the bright marble tile to the octagonal shower floor and niche backsplash, this modern bath feels modern, clean, and refreshing. Bathroom Fixtures We used Grohe “Lineare” fixtures in this bathroom remodel. The shower is controlled by a…

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Kitchen Remodel

By Robert Robillard

Chestnut Hill Kitchen Remodel Project Summary: Chestnut Hill, MA ~ Kitchen Remodel Kitchen designer James Forsaith and I have been working together for 28 years. We joined forces again to incorporate a chef-inspired kitchen. We approached this kitchen remodel with the goal [codename for budget] of using stock cabinets but enhancing it with high-end options,…

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Anderson FullView Retractable Screen Storm Door

By Robert Robillard

Anderson 10-Series Storm Door Installation The Anderson 10-Series Fullview Retractable Storm Door is Anderson’s top-of-the-line storm door. I’ve been recommending and installing the 10-Series storm doors to clients for two reasons: Their a durable, quality storm door with a great seal They’re super easy to install In this article, I’m installing an Anderson Fullview Retractable…

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IRWIN Marples Woodworking Chisel Set

By ralph mroz

Every carpenter needs chisels, and the IRWIN Marples Woodworking Chisel Set (Model #M444SB6N) fits the bill well for many of them.  Here’s a little context to explain why I say that. Six main carpenter types I separate carpentry into the following general categories, from most rough to least: timber framing, stick framing, finish (trim) work,…

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