Expert Home Improvement Advice
Pacific Laser Systems PLS180 I recently purchased the Pacific Laser Systems PLS-60521 PLS180 Tool, 180-degree Fan Angle, Plumb and Level Line Tool for my crew who’s framing a large metal stud commercial project. The laser line tool is used for laying out plumb lines for the metal stud framing. We really needed the laser for…
Magnetic Drill Press Working with steel construction often requires specialized tools such as a magnetic drill press. Right now at work our crew is building a very large steel building and today the guys needed to drill several holes in the “red” iron (structural steel beams). In fact, several of the holes needed to be…
Buying Paslode Nails Paslode nail guns all require special nails made by Paslode. I’ve created links to some of the popular size nails below. They are all links to buy the nails from Amazon. I think you’ll find that these are the lowest prices available and most of them are eligible for FREE shipping! Framing…
Metal Stud Framing At work we are getting ready to start framing some office space for a commercial project with metal studs. I thought it might be useful to discuss some of the must have tools required for metal stud framing. Metal stud framing has gained significant popularity in the building trade and is used…
Route Table Extension I’ve been wanting to get a router table extension for my Delta Table Saw for quite some time. I haven’t really seen one that caught my eye until today! Today I happen to stumble upon the Bench Dog Tools 40-102 ProMax Cast Iron Router Table Extension that fits contractor style table saws.…
Cutting Fiber Cement Siding Fiber Cement siding has become a very popular siding choice for new homes and remodeling jobs. One of the biggest complaints I hear though is how hard it is to cut the siding during installation. There are several ways to cut fiber cement siding and each method has it’s pros and…
Zip Sander Products Recently Ali Industries, Inc. announced a new product line, Zip Sander Products, under their Gator™ Finishing Products brand. The Zip Sander Products have been introduced as an innovative line of hand sanding tools that are useful for many different applications and industries. The focus of these sanding tools appears to be comfort,…
Paslode CF-325 Cordless Nail Gun Paslode cordless nail guns have been a productive tool for our crews for several years. I’m excited to report our review findings on the latest innovative cordless tool from Paslode, the new CF-325 Cordless Framing Nailer. The Paslode CF-325 30-degree cordless framing nailer has been redesigned to meet the needs…
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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