Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recall

By Robert Robillard

Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of Product: Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Frigidaire Slide-in Ranges…

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DEWALT Rotary And Demolition Hammers

By Robert Robillard

All About DEWALT’s Rotary and Demolition Hammers: Recently I visited DEWALT’s testing and training facility in Maryland: the Black and Decker University – a very interesting place for anyone who likes tools!  While there I had the opportunity to meet  Jeff Beck, Product Manager for rotary and demolition hammer drills.  Jeff was willing to be…

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Palm Nailer 2458-21

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee’s Cordless Palm Nailer Review Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation just announced the introduction of the industry’s first cordless palm nailer.  This nailer used the M12™ LITHIUM-ION battery system According to Corey Dickert, Associate Product Manager, Cordless for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, this tool capable of driving a 16D 3-1/2” nail in under 2 seconds, it will…

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Duo-Fast 20º Nails

By Robert Robillard

Duo-Fast 120º Round Head Paper Tape Collated Nails From Duo-Fast Construction Mean Less Jamming, Breakage And Waste Duo-Fast Construction, an Illinois Tool Works Company that designs and manufactures Pneumatic and Cordless fastening tools, and a full line of nails for professional contractors and remodelers, offers a line of 20º Round Head Paper Tape Collated Nails…

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Campbell Hausfeld FP260097

By Robert Robillard

Campbell Hausfeld FP260097 Home Improvement DIY Kits Cambell Hausfeld recently sent me their Home Improvement Kit Model FP260097 to evaluate. This kit assembles many of the tools necessary to successfully complete a Do-It-Yourself project. this is just on of a few kits that Cambell Hausfeld offers homeowners and Do-It-Yourselfers. Kits aren’t an industry first but,…

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BORA Multi-Angle Adjustable Square

By Robert Robillard

BORA Multi-Angle Adjustable Square Review BORA, a product division of Affinity Tool Works, has a new Multi-Angle Adjustable Square tool.   It’s basically an upgrade from the standard bevel  and allows users to produce consistent angle layouts, with the positive locking stops. Bora recently sent me the Multi-Angle Adjustable Square to evaluate and I used…

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Tankless Water Heaters & Coilless Technology

By Robert Robillard

Coils vs. Coilless. What is Coilless Technology for Tankless Water Heaters? Is Coilless really a word? Most people have heard of coils, but most are unfamiliar with the term “coilless”. And, yes, it is really a word. American Hometec, a new manufacturer of tankless water heaters, uses a patented Coilless Technology for electric tankless water…

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Solar Attic Vents

By Robert Robillard

Solar Attic Vent Options When you consider how hot the temperature can get inside your attic, it’s easy to see why proper ventilation is so important. During the summer, your rooftop can reach 190 degrees leading to higher cooling costs and the accelerated aging of shingles. Inadequate ventilation can also cause damage during the winter.…

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