Expert Home Improvement Advice
Update: This is a popular article written several years ago. While pricing may have changed the basic comparison still holds true today. Heating Fuel – Propane Vs. Oil When we built our new house one of the big decisions I had to make was what type of heating fuel to use. Should we use the…
Valspar® Signature Colors® with Hi-Def Advanced Color System™ Technology We recently remodeled our previous guest room into a beautiful new room for our daughter who’s turning 3 and leaving behind the nursery and crib. As part of the remodel we needed to paint over a very dark purplish color with a much lighter shade of…
DewStop™ – Condensation Sensing Fan Switch The folks at DewStop™ sent us their FS-100 Fan Switch to review. In today’s tighter more energy efficient homes there’s a huge need for better ventilation and moisture control. We’ve written several articles on the causes of window condensation and the leading culprit is too much moisture in the…
Bostitch TrimAir Compressor Model CAP1512-OF This summer Bostitch announced the a new compact TrimAir Compressor, Model CAP1512-OF. We were fortunate enough to receive one of these new compact compressors to test and review. According to Product Manager James Vintzel, “We designed this next generation compressor to provide all of the benefits of the ever-popular TrimAir…
Industry Experts Weigh In On Li-Ion Vs NiCad Battery Debate Readers continue to send in emails asking questions about Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCad or NiCd) cordless tool battery packs. So I reached out to Jason McNeil, Product Manager at DEWALT and Derek Vicko, Senior Product Manager at PORTER-CABLE and asked them to help…
Understanding Blower Door Test Results Last year we built an Energy Star Home for a customer and we used a blower door test to evaluate the houses air infiltration performance. Simply put a blower door is a diagnostic tool used to measure how much air infiltration (air leakage) occurs in a house. The blower door…
Which Battery Pack is Best? Cordless tools have come so far in design that today most any tool can be purchased in a cordless version. With so many choices in tools and manufacturers it’s no wonder that consumers feel overwhelmed. Add to the equation all of the choices in battery packs and it’s not out…
2010 Lead Paint Law Today, April 22, 2010, on Earth Day the EPA has instituted a new Lead Paint Law that will drastically impact both homeowners and contractors. Homeowners can expect significant increased costs for renovation and remodeling projects on buildings that were built prior to 1978. Contractors can expect additional training and reporting responsibilities…
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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