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Pollen Tec Screens Filter Out Pollen

By Robert Robillard

Pollen Tec Allergy Screens Filter Out Pollen I suffer from allergies. In fact I suffer so much that I have taken many steps inside my home to reduce allergens from avoiding wall to wall carpets, to limiting books, buying special mattress covers and HEPA filters for my AC and vacuum, etc. Recently I came across…

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Craftsman MiterMate 10” Compound Miter Saw

By Robert Robillard

Craftsman MiterMate 10” Compound Miter Saw Review Finish carpenters do not have problems cutting and fitting crown molding but Do-It-Yourselfer’s do! Craftsman has a new 10″ compound miter saw called the Miter Mate that is designed to take the guess work out of crown molding corners and angle cuts. They recently sent me a Miter…

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VIKA Twofold Workbench

By Robert Robillard

VIKA Twofold™ 2 in 1 Workbench / Scaffold Anyone who has used a scaffold knows they are superior for work productivity and comfort when compared to using a step ladder.   The folks at VIKA Twofold™ recently send me their TwoFold 2-in-1 Workbench and Scaffold to evaluate. The VIKA Twofold Workbench is a portable, collapsible scaffold…

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DeWALT 12V Lithium Ion Screwdriver DCF610S

By Robert Robillard

DeWALT 12V MAX Lithium Ion Screwdriver DCF610S2 Review DeWalt recently announced the launch of its new 12 Volt MAX Lithium Ion 1/4″ Screwdriver Kit (DCF610S2) as part of the new 12 Volt MAX cordless platform. Weighing only 2.2 pounds, this cordless screwdriver is compact and super light. When you think about 2.2 lbs it’s approximately…

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PORTER-CABLE HEAVY-DUTY 15 AMP CIRCULAR SAW

By Robert Robillard

PORTER-CABLE® LAUNCHES HEAVY-DUTY 15 AMP CIRCULAR SAW PORTER-CABLE® recently introduced its new heavy-duty 15 Amp Circular Saw (PC15TCSMK) designed with quality features that users demand. The new lightweight circular saw (9.5 lbs) supplies users with power, accuracy, and control at a good value. Based on feedback directly from the end user, the PC15TCSMK was developed…

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BOSCH Cross-Line Laser GLL2-10

By Robert Robillard

BOSCH Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser GLL2-10 Bosch Laser level makes sure your work is “on the level.” Self-leveling laser tools are ideal for many installations. You can use a laser level to install tile, wainscoting molding, chair rails, hang pictures, wallpaper, or install shelving. In fact, the more I think about it the more uses I…

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Bosch Power Box 360 Radio PB360S

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Power Box 360 Job Site Radio Review   Everyone Knows That Job Site Radios Take A Beating! They get 2×4’s dropped on them, paint splattered on them, fall off staging, sit in piles of sawdust and are always the last tool to be “literally tossed” into the back of the truck. I’ve single handily…

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CHANNELLOCK Tools Made In The USA

By Robert Robillard

CHANNELLOCK  Made In The USA Channellock tools have always had a reputation of being tough! Many of my friends who are professional tradesmen swear by the Channellock quality and their 100% guarantee against breakage and failure. I’ve been using Channellock tools for 20 years and keep several pairs of each tool on hand. For example,…

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