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Warmup Roof Ice and Snow Melting Cables Some homes are predisposed to ice dams – and the leaks that can result from them. Lack of insulation, warm air leaks, and complex roof designs all contribute to ice dam formations. Preventing roof leaks requires addressing these issues and ice dams themselves, but that’s not always easy…
Trade Skills Gap – Help Wanted We’re Hiring! Everyone I speak to these days has the same story; “Good help is hard, no impossible, to find.” We’ve all heard of the “Skilled trade gap,” We were now two or three generations into a world where American high schools have shifted their focus to preparing students…
So you want to go out on your own? Many — may be most — tradesmen and women get the urge sooner or later to strike out on their own. To work for themselves. To be in control of their jobs and fate. To get “all the money”. But: is it right for you? Hanging…
Carhartt for Men and Women By Ralph Mroz Carhartt Dominates I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that 90% of the trades people in my area wear Carhartt Workwear pants. Also most of the landscapers and laborers, and anyone else who makes their living with their hands. Even the doctor that attended to me in…
RIDGID Cordless Random Orbital and Sheet Sander By Ralph Mroz All carpenters need sanders. But do you need cordless sanders? Well, the answer to that question is like the answer to most of life’s questions: it depends. So, let’s take a closer look at the question and the RIDGID cordless sander. Controlled vs. Jobsite Environments…
Metabo-HPT Circular Saws By Ralph Mroz The Metabo HPT18V Brushless 6-1/2″ Deep Cut Circular Saw (C18DBAL) and 36V Multi-Volt Brushless 7-1/4” Circular Saw (C3607DA) both represent significant advances in cordless saws, for different reasons. We look at both here. But for context let’s first straighten out the confusion around the Metabo HPT name and then…
Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ONE Cordless Brushless 10-inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw Review By Ralph Mroz The Ryobi 18-Volt 10-inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw (Model P3650) has been on the market a couple years now and proven itself. With its full feature set and attractive price, it’s a good option for many people, DIY’ers and pros alike. Many people think…
New Craftsman Tool Boxes By Ralph Mroz I took a peek at two different Craftsman Tool Boxes. As most of you probably know, Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) bought the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings back in 2017. It was a bit of a strange deal in that SBD will now own the Craftsman brand and…
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