Expert Home Improvement Advice
Support Local Tradesmen – Below is a great article that everyone should read. We all rely on tradesmen on a daily basis yet we seldom remember to thank them. We also do a poor job at encouraging the trades jobs for kids when they graduate high school. If you know a great tradesmen why not…
Using Spray Foam To Insulate Homes Very few materials have dropped in price with regard to new home construction over the last few years. One huge exception to that rule though (at least here regionally) is the price for Spray Foam Insulation. Once considered the “Cadillac” of insulation only used on the most expensive projects…
2012 Tools From Bosch – Sneak Peak The last couple of weeks have been insanely busy for me as I traveled to several of the top tool manufacturers in the world! The end of the trip was anchored by a 2 day visit to Chicago and Bosch Tools. Even though I’m fairly well connected to…
Highlights from 2012 Milwaukee Tool Releases The major power tool companies are all waging war with each other in an effort to collect market share and visibility. Once again that insane level of research and development was on stage at the 2012 New Product Symposium hosted by Milwaukee Tools. Milwaukee introduced the attendees to a…
Buying Cordless Drills Isn’t Hard If You Know Some Basics About Cordless Batteries For all you last minute shoppers looking for a gift idea for Father’s Day I recommend you pick up a cordless drill. Cordless drills are one of the most used tools around the home. While some of you may feel quite overwhelmed…
Father’s Day Lawn Care Tip This Father’s Day why not share some great lawn care tips with Dad. The folks at John Deere were kind enough to share 5 common mowing mistakes to avoid. Combine this with several of our detailed articles on mowing, fertilizing, aerating and care so that you’ll have the best lawn…
Racor Home Storage Products Keeping my garage space clean and organized has always been a chore and something I’ve neglected. We have two young children with bikes, bats, balls and toys. Along with that we have the usual gardening equipment and home maintenance tools. Needless to say our garage needed some serious organization. So I…
Deck Ledger Board Flashing Detail Lately I’ve been seeing problematic deck ledger flashing details so I’d like to share with you my perspective on how to properly flash and secure your deck to the house. Properly flashing a deck ledger seems to be a lost skill with most weekend warriors…..let’s discuss how to properly secure…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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