Bosch D-tect 120

By Michael Hopp

                                                                              Bosch D-tect Wall/Floor Scanner Stud finders have been in use since the early 20th century, and…

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How to Install an Interior Window Sill

By Robert Robillard

How to Install a Window Sill People do not often think about window sills but they are an integral part of interior time and window trim. A well-executed window sill installation can create a finished, classy look. A window sill is made up of two parts, the shelf is the base or bottom of the…

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Milwaukee M12 Heated Hoodie Review

By Phil Benevides

M12 Heated Hoodie on the ACC Job-Site The Fall weather is becoming more and more prominent as the days get shorter. We’ve had some brisk mornings here in New England, but the added warmth provided by the Milwaukee M12 Heated Hoodie has made the beginning of the day as comfortable as any Summer morning.  …

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DIY Tool Buying Guide

By Robert Robillard

DIY Tool Buying Gift Guide Whether it for increasing resale value or simply putting a personal stamp on your house, home improvement projects are made easier when using the appropriate tools while working safely. With the handyperson in mind, these gifts make a great addition to any toolbox. Remodeling is dirty and can be dangerous…

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Bosch 12V Cordless Jigsaw JS120

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 12V cordless jigsaw JS120 Review The jigsaw design started in 1946 when a Albert Kaufman installed a blade on his wife’s sewing machine.  The very first portable jig saw was introduced the very next year under the name Lesto Jigsaw.  7-years later Bosch acquired Lesto and  since then, Bosch, has continued to lead and…

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SKILSAW SIDEWINDER 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw SPT 67 WL-01

By Robert Robillard

SKILSAW Sidwinder 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Review Early in my carpentry career I own two power saws: a circular saw and a reciprocating saw. Much later as my two tool arsenal grew, and I became more experienced, I ended up buying a table saw, jigsaw, routers and all kinds of other tools. Back then circular…

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Arborwear Cedar Flex Pants

By Robert Robillard

Arborwear Cedar Flex Pants Review It is ineffably sad but undeniably true that most contractors buy the cheapest pants possible mostly because they feel like pants don’t hold up to the work they do.  They would rather spend their money on cheap pants than risk destroying higher priced “so-called,” durable work-pants. The folks at Arborwear…

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M18 FUEL Grinder 2783-22 Review

By Robert Robillard

M18 FUEL 4-1/2” / 5” Kit (2783-22) Review Milwaukee Tool just released the first cordless M18 FUEL Grinder 2783-22 with a rapid stop braking feature and kickback-reducing clutch solution, increasing job-site safety for grinder uses. The M18 FUEL 4-1/2” / 5” Braking Grinder has a built in brake that stops the grinder wheel in under…

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