How to Insulate your Basement

By Phil Benevides

Proper  Techniques to Insulate your Basement Many homeowners look to their basements when they want to efficiently increase the living area of their homes. Compared to the cost of a home addition and the significant difference in the amount of building material, expanding a home through a basement renovation is cost-effective and easier on the…

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DEWALT 20v MAX XR Drill & Impact Driver Giveaway

By Scott Arnold

DEWALT 20v MAX XR Drill & Impact Driver Giveaway – Model DCK283D2 DEWALT announces a new 20V MAX* XR® Drill (DCD791) & Impact Driver (DCF887) with on average 30% faster application speeds**, more powerful DEWALT-built brushless motors and better ergonomics than previous DEWALT models. Featuring a dust & moisture resistant coated and sealed switch, the…

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4 Circular Saw

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4 Circular Saw 2731-22 Preview The engineers and designers at Milwaukee Tool continue to design cordless tools that solve problems, and challenge our expectations when comparing corded and cordless tools. Milwaukee will introduce the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4″ circular saw.  This right hand, blade design saw features a  2-1/2″ depth of cut,…

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Hitachi 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw C18DSL

By Robert Robillard

        Hitachi 18 Volt 6 ½ inch Cordless Circular Saw C18DSL Review Written by Joshua Bordenca Cordless circular saws have come a long way since they first came into the construction field.  Currently, and understandably, the demand for high quality cordless tools has been significantly recognizable. The days of extension cords wrapping your feet have…

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Chimney Caps and Odors

By Robert Robillard

Reasons To Use A Chimney Cap A “Chimney Cap”  installs into the top of, and covers the chimney opening and protects the inside of the chimney, while still allows gases to escape. Chimney Cap Functions Chimney caps serve several functions, most notably: Keeps rain and snow [freeze / thaw damage] from getting inside the flue…

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Renew Wire Shelf Covers

By Robert Robillard

Renew Shelf Covering For Wire Shelves Finally a solution for folks that have those sterile white wire shelves in their home closets.   Renew wire shelf covers offers a practical and cost effective solution to remodeling your closet shelving without having to rip out the old wire shelving. In the residential and commercial world of remodeling…

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COAST A9R Rechargeable Penlight

By Robert Robillard

Coast A9R Rechargeable Penlight Flashlight The COAST A9R Rechargeable Penlight, all stainless steel exterior, is an exciting new product in the extensive Coast lineup of LED flashlights. It has many attractive features and it produces a strong, bright light that will appeal to homeowners, home inspectors, and contractors alike. First Impression: The initial appeal of…

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FSC Lumber and Illegal logging

By Robert Robillard

Image: procosara.org Illegal logging – destroying the last Ancient Forests I recently asked my local lumber yard manager his thoughts on FSC lumber and illegal logging. What Does FSC Stand For? FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s…

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