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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.
Scrolling Reciprocating Saw – Model No. 320.27224 Craftsman has just introduced a reciprocating saw with a unique new “Scrolling” feature. The all new Craftsman Scrolling Reciprocating Saw is a 12-amp professional grade saw that has a great feature that allows users to easily cut scrolling cuts similar to a jig saw. The folks at Craftsman…
Insulate The Bottom Side Of Stairs Effectively insulating a house isn’t rocket science but there are a few areas that folks forget to account for which can result in quite a large amount of heat loss. Some areas that get overlooked include; insulating attic stairs and properly insulating basement walls. The other are that is…
Closet Factory Design Consultation Recently we decided that we wanted remodel our children’s play room. In a previous article we also announced that we’ll be using the design and installation services from the Closet Factory. One of the reasons that we’re going to use Closet Factory for this remodeling project is because they offer design…
Dimplex DGWH4031 Garage | Workshop Heater The folks from Air & Water Inc. sent us a small 4,000 watt garage & workshop electric heater to test. We’ve been searching for an electric garage heater for awhile now because our garage and workshop are unheated. Needless to say we really need it right now with the…
Precision Trim Saw Blades DeWALT has recently introduced a new line of precision trim saw blades for miter and table saws. According to the manufacturer, they are ideal for high-end trim work including moldings, staircases, cabinets, windows, flooring, hand railings, and additional crosscutting and ripping applications in premium materials. The precision trim line includes 8…
Kids Playroom Organization Project We’ve lived in our new home just over three years and there’s still plenty to do before every room is completely finished the way we want. Our large colonial style home features four bedrooms and a bonus room that we’ve turned into a kids play room. Currently the room is very…
Fireplace Mantel Decorated For Christmas Fireplace mantels are typically the focal point of family rooms so we thought we’d share with you the Christmas decorations that we use on our mantel. Long time readers of this site may recall the articles we’ve written about our custom fireplace mantel. As you can see in the photo…
Guest Post by: Richard Hubbard Prospective Renters Can Make Sure Their Apartment Electrical Wiring is Up To Date When you rent an apartment, prior to moving in, a handyman will usually run through the apartment, throw some fresh paint on the walls, maybe spread some spackle here and there, clear out the sink drains and…
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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