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Black & Decker LPS7000 CompactSaw The folks at Black & Decker sent us another one of their new tools to try and this time it’s the LPS7000 Lithium-Ion CompactSaw. The versatile cordless saw is ideal for quick, straight cuts or accurate curved cuts. It can cut wood up to 1″ thick with the Lithium Batterytech™…
Duo-Fast DF225C Coil Siding Nailer Duo-Fast Construction recently announced the release of a powerful, lightweight new coil siding nailer, the DF225C. The new DF225C has been designed for installation of siding, fencing and decking using smooth, ring and screw shank nails. So the fine folks at Duo-Fast Construction have sent us this new coil nailer…
Black & Decker PD400LG Pivot Driver Black & Decker continues to role out new products and the 3.6V Lithium-Ion Pivot Driver (PD400LG) is one of the latest new tools. Recently I wrote the SmartDriver review which is another similar low voltage driver but there is a big difference in the two. The new PD400LG Pivot…
Delta 8″ Stacked Dado Set Model #35-7670 Anyone that wants to build cabinetry or fun DIY projects should own a dado set for their table saw or radial alarm saw. Over the years I’ve used a few dado sets with mixed results. Recently the folks at Delta sent me their 8″ Stacked Dado Set (Model…
DeWALT Compact Li-Ion Impact Driver (DCF826) I recently got my hands on the all new DeWALT Compact Li-Ion 1/4″ Impact Driver which I’ve been using for some time now. Impact drivers are one of the hottest cordless tools on the market today for a good reason: They Get The Job Done! I spent the last…
Black & Decker SmartDriver Black & Decker has several new Lithium Ion cordless tools and I was lucky enough to test some of them. I just tested the Black & Decker LI3100 Compact Cordless Screwdriver and I was really impressed. I’ve got quite a few cordless screwdrivers (note the term “Screwdriver”, I’m not talking about…
First let me disclose that this manufacturer does advertise on my site. However, my review of the product is based on my experience with the product and my thoughts on it. Gorillatorch by Joby The folks from Joby sent me their new Gorillatorch to use and review. The Gorillatorch is an ultra-bright LED flashlight with…
Ready Wrench by Black & Decker Black & Decker continues to role out innovative tools for home owners and DIY’ers. The Ready Wrench is another example of their innovative tools. The Ready Wrench is a single hand tool that combines 16 popular standard and metric socket sizes in one handy easy to use tool. This…
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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