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Black & Decker BDH2000L Cordless Vacuum As the cordless battery market continues to offer up stronger, more lightweight options the effects are touching not only power tools but tools we use around the house. Black & Decker just announced a new lineup of cordless handheld vacuums that take advantage of their 20V MAX battery lineup.…
USB Outlets Now Standard Equipment For Homes Small and Large Today almost every household has a combination of mobile devices that feature power chords that derive their power from USB ports connected to computers and other electronic equipment. In our household there are multiple phones to charge, several iPad’s, and even an occasional rechargeable battery…
Sealing Asphalt Driveways Sealing your asphalt driveway is an important maintenance step that’s needed to prolong the life and keep it looking like new. Asphalt driveways are a simple yet effective mixture of asphalt, stone and sand. When properly maintained an asphalt driveway can last 15 to 20 years. Maintenance of asphalt driveways consists of…
LG Electronics Art Cool™ Premier Duct-Free Air Conditioner Over the last 5 or so years we’ve been installing more and more duct-free air conditioning systems in order to meet demanding budgets, schedules and complicated renovations. Duct-Free air conditioners (often referred to “mini-splits”) have become the go to solution for lots of our customers on tight…
More Choices Online Most every home has blinds or needs blinds. Over the years I’ve noticed a huge increase in online window blind retailers offering all types of blinds from everyday aluminum blinds to really nice wood shutters. The biggest advantage to shopping for blinds online is selection. Most online window blind retailers offer hundreds…
FIRST for Pro – Program Designed To Meet Needs of Pro Customers Recently I had the pleasure of visiting my local Home Depot store to visit with the store manager and a Regional Pro Account Representative to learn more about their FIRST for Pro program. The Home Depot only has about 4% of total visitors…
SlimDuct Covers Perfect for Renovation Work The more time you spend in construction the more products I come across that would have been nice to have years sooner. While this isn’t a new product it is one that many people are no familiar with yet it’s extremely handy for lots of applications. SlimDuct is one…
Not Your Father’s Battery Charger! At a recent Media event I had a chance to spy some cool new products from Stanley including Battery Charger. It’s been years since I’ve used a new battery charger and I thought it was time to step up to some improved technology. As you can see above the new…
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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