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I'm full time builder for a large construction company in New Hampshire. I run their design-build division that specializes in custom homes, commercial design-build projects and sub-divisions. I'm also a licensed civil and structural engineer with extensive experience in civil and structural design and home construction. My hope is that I can share my experience in the home construction, home improvement and home renovation profession with other builders and home owners. I'm also the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Tool Box Buzz. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, suggestions or you'd like to inquire about advertising on this site.
Not All Dimmers Work with Dimmable LED Lights We recently wrote several articles about How To Install LED Lights in recessed light fixtures. The LED’s that we installed are a dimmable LED fixture which was a huge selling point for me as we use several dimmers in our home. Unfortunately I didn’t realize that just…
7.0A Barrel-Grip Jigsaw A new line of Bosch jigsaws including the JS470EB Barrel-Grip Jigsaw were recently introduced and we were lucky enough to test one out. I’ve been a HUGE fan of Bosch jigsaws for years so when they sent the new JS470EB I was really excited. Bosch JS470EB Features Toolless Blade-Change System – Fast…
Cut Energy Bills Using Caulking By Spike Carlsen Despite your best efforts, your energy bills aren’t as low as you think they should be and it seems that your house continues to leak energy. Sound familiar? The good news: There are steps you can take today, regardless of budget, to maximize your energy savings. All…
Dremel 8300 Variable-Speed Cordless Multi-Max Oscillating Tool The folks at Dremel have released a cordless version of the popular Multi-Max. The new Dremel 8300 Variable-Speed Cordless Multi-Max Oscillating Tool is powered by 12VMAX Lithium-ion battery technology. The Multi-Max is another multi-tool modeled after the all popular Fein Multi-Master. They recently sent us the new Dremel…
Dremel Trio™ Dremel has been developing new tools all the time in order to keep up with the demanding requirements of consumers. Recently the folks at Dremel sent us several tools to evaluate including the all new Dremel Trio™. The Dremel Trio™ was designed to allow users to cut, sand and rout a variety of…
Christmas Lights Attached To Gutters Attaching Christmas lights to your home can be quite simple if you use the correct approach. There are quite a few light holders on the market that make it very easy to attach your Christmas lights to gutters, roof shingles, siding and even fences. Most of the Christmas Light Clips…
Wood Ladders Still Used By San Francisco Fire Department I watched a very cool short video recently (hat tip to Jay over at CopTool) about how the San Francisco Fire Department still builds and uses wooden ladders. It’s really remarkable to think that wood ladders are still being used today as they were back in…
DIY Bulletin Board for Displaying Children’s Artwork Our son is in Kindergarten this year and each day his backpack is full of artwork that he’s made during the days lessons. Recently he asked me if he could “nail” a picture to the wall so everyone could see it. A light went off in my head…
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…
I'm full time builder for a large construction company in New Hampshire. I run their design-build division that specializes in custom homes, commercial design-build projects and sub-divisions. I'm also a licensed civil and structural engineer with extensive experience in civil and structural design and home construction. My hope is that I can share my experience in the home construction, home improvement and home renovation profession with other builders and home owners. I'm also the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Tool Box Buzz. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, suggestions or you'd like to inquire about advertising on this site.
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