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Porter-Cable 15″ Drill Press – Model PCB660DP Adjustable gooseneck work light for better illumination of work area Specifications Motor: 8.0 Amps Motor Control: On/Off Toggle Speeds: 12 (300; 390; 450; 560; 640; 700; 990; 1550; 1620; 1900; 2620; 3100 RPM) Table Size: 13-15/64 x 13-15/64 “ Table Tilt: L and R: 45 ° Table Insert:…
Roofing products were very visible at this year’s International Builder’s Show in Orlando. One of the booths that I enjoyed visiting was DaVinci. Read on to learn about some great new products that they recently announced. DaVinci Roofscapes KANSAS CITY, KAN. – DaVinci Roofscapes®, the leader in synthetic roofing tiles, successfully showcased the company’s newest…
Renew & Redo Your Bath For Less Over the next month we’re going to be helping a friend remodel a small bathroom in their home. This feature project will highlight an exciting sales event at The Home Depot called “Renew & Redo Your Bath For Less“. To learn more about this special sales event keep…
5 Safety Tips About the Home & Household Items There are several health hazards in the home that people are not aware of. Dr. Myron Wentz discusses these facts in his new book THE HEALTHY HOME. Here are some tips. Take your shoes off before entering your home. We walk around unwittingly in car oil,…
DELTA® Woodworking Machinery Has A New Home – In Anderson, South Carolina (Anderson, SC, January 18, 2011) – Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company, has agreed to purchase the Delta brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker. The deal is expected to close on February 4, 2011. The…
American Standard I spent some time walking through the American Standard booth at this years 2011 International Builder’s Show. This year’s focus was all about water conservation, style and our ever aging population. Aging Population Over the last few years we’ve seen so many advances in plumbing fixtures that allow seniors to live in their…
IBS 2011 – Day 2 Highlights Today was another great day at the International Builder’s Show. I wanted to quickly highlight some great products that caught my eye. We’ll post some more detailed information about some of these in the coming weeks but these were so cool that I wanted to quickly mention them. Therma-Tru…
TetraGRIP™ Sub-Floor Fastening System Drives Like A Nail. Holds Like A Screw™ Today at the International Builder’s Show Paslode introduced what I consider to be a game changer in the sub-floor framing business. The TetraGRIP Sub-Floor Fastening System is a pneumatic nailing system designed to reduce floor squeaks. One of my biggest concerns as a…
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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