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Craftsman V20* 18-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer The Craftsman V20 18-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer (Model CMCPHT818D1) is a handy tool that has made my life easier (and safer) for a few days a year. I’m not a professional landscaper so I speak as a homeowner here. Bottom line: I’m quite happy with this tool,…
Garage Workshop – “Going Vertical” – Storing Workbench at Ceiling One of the most challenging and fun aspects of a garage workshop is coming up with a useful and efficient use of the space you have. For most, it’s a constant evolution as new tools are added or upgraded and new ideas on how to…
Building and Installing Pre-Assembled Exterior Window Trim This article will explain how to install exterior window trim by using a pre-assembly method. Pre-assembling trim is faster, more efficient, neater, and produces near-perfect joints every time. This approach is different from installing trim on the window one piece at a time, it requires a completely different…
Workbench Solutions | Kreg Work Bench I have a small shop! There I said it. When you’re trying to get work done in a small shop you have to be able to do more with less, be comfortable working in a cramped space, and be creative. Creativity usually means choosing multiple-use tools and, benches and…
Building a TV Bookcase Wall Unit We wanted to complement existing details in the house so we chose to incorporate similar bookcase flat panel cabinet doors and side panels that are also found in the adjacent kitchen cabinets. Because space is limited and this bookcase is centered between two doorways we choose to make the…
Steps To Winterize A Pressure Washer As summer ends I often take a weekend day and winterize the exterior of my house, this process always includes winterizing my pressure washer. Well, it wasn’t always that way, I’m one of those guys that have lost at least two pressure washers because I did not winterize them.…
LeveLok Ladder Stabilizer Standoff Brackets Every tradesperson and homeowner alike needs an extension ladder standoff, for reasons that I trust are obvious. I’ve gone through several types and, bottom line up front, the LeveLok ladder stabilizer standoff brackets (Model ST-ORS-3XL) are the best I’ve found. As a bonus, they aren’t very expensive! You may already…
Bedroom Closet Makeover The photo above is a closet I recently upgraded with cubby storage and a second clothes hanging rod. The prior closet design [photo below] dated back to 1994 and was not efficient. Our goal was focused on improving closet organization. Installing Double Closet Rods I’ve recently been advocating installing double rods versus…
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