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DEWALT TrackSaw – Model DWS520K Over the last 6 months I’ve been testing DEWALT’s DWS520K TrackSaw (the corded version). For those of you not familiar with the TrackSaw I like to describe it as a multi-purpose saw that has the precision of a table saw, the flexibility of a circular saw and the abilities of…
Concord Carpenter Reality Star My good friend, Rob Robillard, Editor of A Concord Carpenter, will be visiting your TV screen all summer long as he and some of his fellow officers from Waltham MA Police Department compete on Expedition Impossible. I’ve known Rob for a couple years now and he’s become a great friend and…
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National Enjoy Your Deck Day Fiberon Composite Decking is happy to announce that the second annual National Enjoy Your Deck Day is quickly approaching! Join people nationwide as they celebrate outdoor living on Saturday, June 4, 2011. They are kicking off the celebration a month early with weekly giveaways and the chance to win a…
MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Batten down the hatches — plus the windows, the doors and the roof. Hurricane Season 2011 starts on June 1, and based on expert predictions, it could be a whopper. At Colorado State University, forecasters believe the number of named storms will reach 16, and they predict there’s a 72 percent…
Win A Veto Pro Pac Open Top Tool Bag!! Over the last few months I’ve been testing and reviewing Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags. When I say these are the best tool bags that I’ve had the pleasure of using I can’t emphasize how good they really are! If you want to read about these…
DEWALT Impact Clutch™ Accessory Holder (DWHJHLD) The folks at DEWALT recently sent me their new Impact Clutch™ Accessory Holder (DWHJHLD) to try. Over the last year I’ve tested numerous impact drivers from all the major brands and they all have one problem. They consistently break bit tips and strip fasteners due to the high torque…
Insulating Cathedral Ceilings Insulating Cathedral Ceilings can be quite challenging. I’m in the early stages of building an amazing workshop to showcase tools over at Tool Box Buzz and shop projects here at HCI. The new workshop will be located over my garage in an area that was framed using attic trusses when we built…
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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