Are We Witnessing the Decline of Sears?
There was an article over at The New York Times which seemed to indicate Sears is having a tough time […]
Top 5 Makeshift Saw Horses You Shouldn’t Try
If you are a new homeowner, you’ve probably invested in some of those plastic saw horses for use in your occasional projects. We hope you did because, if you didn’t, you’re probably going to use one of the non-standard makeshift ones we list below. Please don’t. They are dangerous on many levels. They are probably not as stable as you think. They tend to be different heights, causing you to make imprecise cuts. They may even be parts of your body which is just asking for trouble. Here are or Top 5 Not Recommended Makeshift Saw Horses.
How Might a Mortgage Deduction Cut Affect the Housing Industry?
If you’ve been following the news at all we’re in trouble—financially speaking and as a country. Our debt load is […]
Senco FN55AX 18 Gauge Finish Nailer First Look
Senco’s new Fusion tools combine the best of pneumatic and cordless technology. The Fusion cordless tools are available in 15 gauge angled and 18 gauge straight. What makes them impressive is that they eliminate the disadvantages associated with traditional gas and battery powered nailers. Fuel cell replacement costs, trigger response time, charge capability and excessive tool weight are virtually eliminated with these new models.
U.S. Homes Tainted by Chinese Drywall Should Be Gutted
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received over 3,000 reports from US residents who believe their health symptoms or the […]
Black and Decker BDL170 Bullseye Auto-Leveling Laser
The Black & Decker BDL170 BULLSEYE Auto-Leveling Laser is just the ticket if you are trying to put up chair rail, install wallpaper borders or hang pictures in a row. What’s even better is that it comes with a temporary hands free mount so that you can stick it on a wall and then use both hands to make marks or mount what you need on the wall. The auto leveling feature makes it a cinch to use too.
Lowe’s Stores are Donation Centers for Red Cross Haiti Relief
Lowe’s Companies Inc. announced the company will donate $1 million to support the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which […]
Stanley Buys Black and Decker in Merger
Today it was announced that Stanley Works agreed to purchase Black & Decker Corp. for $3.5 billion in stock. While this […]
How High to Mount a Light Switch?
We covered placement of outlet receptacles in another article, but we were also asked about the location of switches when wiring up a room. While the NEC doesn’t specify the height of switches, it is pretty much standard procedure in most places to put them at 48″ on-center. The exception would be for homes where wheelchair-accessibility is a major concern (in which case you can place them around 40″).
Chicago Electric Tile Saw Review
If you’ve ever taken on (if you’re a professional) or thought about taking on (if you’re a DIY-er) a large tiling job, […]