Architectural Metal Finishes

By Robert Robillard

Designing With Architectural Metals An architectural metal finish can transform a kitchen or other living space into an exceptional looking and aesthetically pleasing focal point. Examples of architectural metal finishes are deep textured or textured metals like stainless steel, copper, aluminum, brass or steel.  All of these metals can be finished with a custom textureand…

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Milwaukee® Introduces M12 Powered Heated Jacket

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® Introduces the Hottest Tool on the Jobsite MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to expand the industry’s largest sub-compact battery system with the introduction of the new M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket. Compatible with the entire line of M12™ professional power tools, the new heated jacket utilizes the innovative M12™ RED LITHIUM® battery…

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PermaBase BRAND Cement Board

By Robert Robillard

PermaBase BRAND Cement Board PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board is a rigid substrate made of Portland cement, aggregate and glass mesh that provides an exceptionally hard, durable surface and is able to withstand prolonged exposure to moisture. PermaBase is a nice product to use as a backer board when installing tile.  Using a solid and secure…

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Indoor Air Quality

By Robert Robillard

How Fresh is yours? Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is important to the comfort, health, and lifestyle of every family. But many people don’t give the air quality in their home a second thought – even when there’s a “funny smell” or illness. Cleaning your air filter on a regular basis (every 2-4 weeks) is…

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Major Drywall Producers To Hike Prices by 25%

By Robert Robillard

At least five major drywall producers–USG, National Gypsum, Lafarge, CertainTeed, and Temple–have all announced plans to raise prices on their products by 25% effective Dec. 5 or 6. USG appears to have triggered the price hike with its memo on Nov. 3rd. According to USG they have not made a profit since 2007.  To address…

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Pressure Washing Your Deck With Sprayglide

By Robert Robillard

The folks at Spray Glide. Recently sent me their pressure washer accessory. SprayGlide Pressure Washer Accessory The Sprayglide™ attaches to any pressure washer with a wand measuring from 1 / 2 ” (12.7mm) wands and 3 / 4″ (19mm) wands Sprayglide™ is made of strong 30% glass filled nylon, a stainless steel axle, and solid…

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Bosch GLL3-80 Line Laser

By Robert Robillard

Bosch GLL3-80 360-Degree Line Laser Offers Full-Time Layout and Squaring Lines in Three Planes Today, Bosch Measuring Tools introduced the Bosch GLL3-80 Line Laser Hybrid Line Laser – a nearly identical tool to the GLL2-80 360-degree line laser released earlier this year – but with an additional laser diode to deliver full 360-degree coverage on two…

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