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Understanding An Asphalt Roof Shingle Warranty Asphalt roof shingles are the most common roofing material today in this Country. The popularity of architectural shingles with long warranty periods of 20, 30, 50 years and even lifetime periods are advertised today. However, if you don’t read the fine print you might be very surprised at what’s…
MAKITA’S NEW 18V LXT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER DELIVERS HARD-HITTING PERFORMANCE WITH LESS VIBRATION New BHR241 is one of over 35 cordless solutions in Makita’s LXT Series JULY 20, 2010 La Mirada, CA – Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power…
High Efficiency Toilet Technology Never Looked So Good PISCATAWAY, N.J. (August 4, 2010) — New high performance, high efficiency toilets (HETs) are now available as part of three complete bathroom collections from American Standard Brands, including the Studio®, Tropic® and Evolution®series, which offer styles that range from traditional to contemporary. Homeowners can now have it…
NEW CHANNELLOCK® RATCHETING WRENCH SET OFFERS EIGHT SETTINGS IN TWO TOOLS MEADVILLE, Pa. — August 1, 2010 — Channellock, Inc., the company with a worldwide reputation for manufacturing quality pliers, introduces its new 4-in-1 Ratcheting Wrench Set that does the work of eight combination wrenches or sockets with just two tools. This set is part…
TROPICAL EXOTIC & AMERICAN EXOTIC WOOD LOOKS FEATURED IN Bruce® Laminate Taking its lead from the most popular hardwood trends, Bruce Laminate offers hand-touched Sapele Long Plank in its Reserve Premium® collection. This is a floor that commands attention. The tropical exotic Sapele laminate, in rich reddish- brown colors and a grand seven-foot long plank,…
Laying Out A Tile Backsplash As I pointed out recently we’re going to be writing several articles about how to install a tile backsplash for kitchens. Our first article focused on selecting a tile backsplash so for this article I’d like to discuss how to lay out a tile backsplash. In a perfect world that…
Selecting Materials For Kitchen Backsplash We’re going to write a series of article in the coming weeks on how to tile a kitchen backsplash. We’re going to cover everything from choosing materials to installation of an actual tile backsplash. Installing a backsplash in your kitchen is a fairly straight forward DIY project that can add…
EXPANDED VARIETY OF IRWIN VISE-GRIP GROOVELOCK PLIERS PROVIDES OPTIMAL VERSATILITY, 2X SPEED AND UNMATCHED STRENGTH New Straight and Smooth Jaw Designs Added to Best-In-Class V-Jaws Huntersville, N.C. [August 2, 2010] — Because having the right tool for the job is every tradesman’s demand, IRWIN® Tools is introducing two new jaw configurations to its line of…
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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