How to use Metal Studs for strapping and leveling a Ceiling

By Phil Benevides

How to use Metal Studs for strapping and leveling a Ceiling When remodeling a space or converting an unfinished space to a living space the ceiling can often be a source of frustration if it is out of level. Whether it impacts the look of your door trim or makes for adding crown molding or…

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DEWALT 360 Combo Laser Level DW0811

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT DW0811 Self Leveling 360 Degree Line and Vertical Line We recently had the opportunity to use and review the DEWALT 360 Combo Laser Level DW0811.  Laser levels are becoming more and more popular in the residential and commercial construction world these past few years.    As a remodeling tool, laser levels save time and improve…

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DEWALT I Beam Levels

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT I-Beam Levels A Rugged Design A year or two ago DEWALT decided to get into the hand tool arena.  They did this with the intention of not reinvent the wheel with yellow paint and stickers but to look a teach hand tool and to see if they could improve it. So far so good…

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Straight, Smooth and Square A Carpenter’s Lesson

By Robert Robillard

A Carpenter’s Lesson On Being Successful     THAT’S WHAT MY SHOP TEACHER USED TO SAY …. What he really should have been telling us is Level, Plumb, and Square. Although he taught us a lot in class, the real learning happened on the job and continues each day. Experience is the BEST Teacher Being…

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