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Striker® Magnetic LED Light Once again the folks at Striker have released a really cool new tool that I wanted to share with all of you. The Striker® Magnetic LED Light is an inovative LED light “ball” that isn’t very big but it’s extremely versatile. The Striker® Magnetic LED Light has a very bright, wide…
DAP Caulking I’ve been a fan of DAP caulking for many years. Whether it’s sealing around windows and doors or creating a seal between the tub and wall surround I’ve always had great results with their products. With the current environmental push for lower VOC’s and the increasing popularity of DIY projects the folks at…
Striker Carbide Utility Score I recently tested the Striker Carbide Utility Score used for cutting cement siding and other cement based products. Anyone that’s worked with cement siding or cement board for tiling applications knows that cutting cement based products is extremely dusty and potentially hazardous to your health. That’s why this cool new tool…
Craftsman 12-Volt NEXTEC Hammerhead Auto-Hammer I finally got my hands on another of the Craftsman NEXTEC 12-volt Lithium-Ion Cordless tools. I just tested the Craftsman 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto-Hammer which fits in the NEXTEC series of 12-volt Lithium-Ion cordless tools. The Craftsman 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Hammerhead Auto-Hammer is a really cool new tool that’s similar to…
Ezy Hang Door Lifter An inventor recently sent me a cool new tool to try out. It’s the Ezy Hang Door Lifter which allows a single person to hang heavy solid core doors quickly and safely. Anyone that’s hung solid core doors knows that it’s hard enough to carry heavy doors but quite another task…
Rockwell Jawhorse No matter where my workshop has been over the years I’ve always needed sawhorses, clamps and supports to help me work alone. It never fails that I feel as though I need two more sets of hands to work effectively in the shop by myself. So when I saw the Jawhorse I was…
Rockwell Sonicrafter We had the pleasure of reviewing the Rockwell Sonicrafter recently. The Sonicrafter is another “multi-purpose” tool that cuts, sands, scrapes, grinds, polishes and even removes grout. We tested the Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-pc Kit that comes packed with accessories and a great duffle back type carrying case. The Rockwell Sonicrafter uses high…
Zip Sand-BLOCK Once again the folks from Ali Industries have come up with another great sanding product, the Zip Sand-BLOCK. This new sanding sponge is a completely new technology that provides the convenience and versatility of a sanding sponge with the performance of sandpaper. The Zip® Sand-BLOCK sanding sponge is made with a premium quality…
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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