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Please take my brief survey to assist me on improving my site. Rather than relying on subjective “gut” feelings, I rather have you tell me directly how I’m doing! I’m hoping this survey will allow me to address issues that are important, and provide a benchmark, rather than wasting resources unimportant issues. AConcordCarpenter’s Survey
Drywall Anchors and Wall Patching I hate painting but what I hate even more than painting is preparing a wall surface for paint. Probably the worst part of that is removing drywall anchors and patching Walls. A painter friend of mine, Mark O’Lalor, showed me a neat trick that allows you to fill drywall anchor…
Bosch is remembering the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terroist attacks by honoring the courageous work of our Firefighters, Police Officers and EMTs acrtoss the country. During the week of September 6th to the 9th, 2011, Bosch will provide every firefighter, police officer or EMT with a valid ID with free labor on one tool repair or…
Locating A Roof Leak With A Bosch Inspection Scope: I recently was asked to evaluate a wet spot on the floor of a 3rd floor attic. The leak was under some skylights and the owner was unsure if rain came in an opened skylight or if she had a leak. My first thought was to check…
Thermostats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard Name of Product: Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Units: About 77,000 Importer: Honeywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J. Hazard: The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer. Incidents/Injuries: Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There…
Exterior Door Aluminum Thresholds Are Notorious For Leaks Dear Concord Carpenter, A contractor put in a new front door, surround and granite and stone steps on my home last summer. After some significant rains the last couple of weeks, water has been slowly coming in my basement down the wall spanning the full width of…
Channellock Inc., known by contractors mostly for its pliers and hand tools, is introducing three new professional grade levels. They recently released three new ChannelLock Torpedo Levels. The Channellock levels: 8.25” 620L Professional Laser Level, 8.25” 620 Professional Level, 8.5” 615 Professional Torpedo Level. What is a torpedo level? Torpedo levels are utilized by carpenters, plumbers, HVAC and many…
Pipe Clamp Holder Many time when clamping edge nosing’s on shelves I end up fighting the pipe clamps. They are either rolling over, sliding away or difficult to adjust under the boards. A simple set of pipe clamp holders solves this issue. The holders hole the clamps in one position and a few inches off…
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