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DeWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drills DCD985L2 and DCD785C2 – Review

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Dan M | 0 Comments

We recently did a review of the DeWALT DCD980L2 and DCD780C2. Now we have the 20V hammer drills DCD985L2 and DCD785C2. They are basically identical to the DCD980L2 and DCD780C2 except for they have a hammer drill feature. So rather than write another identical…

How to Cut a Door to Size

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Eric J | 0 Comments

Ahhhh the smell of new carpeting. Who doesn’t love that smell, well besides the guys who lay carpeting everyday. OK, you have new carpeting and now your door rubs against the carpeting preventing the door from opening all the way. …

Porter Cable PCC582B – 9V Alkaline Infrared Thermometer Review

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Dan M | 0 Comments

The Porter Cable PCC582B is like no other. It is simple to use and has a unique visual identification system that allows you to instantly see if something is warmer or cooler than the reference temperature you set. This feature saves…

Kobalt Full Size Contractor Truck Tool Box from Lowes

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Eric J | 3 Comments

Who doesn’t like extra storage? I have an extended cab, so the only storage I have is under a small back seat in the truck. What better way to collect more junk than to have a truck tool box. Well…

DeWALT DCL040 20V MAX Lithium Ion LED Work Light – Review

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dan M | 0 Comments

LED’s are awesome! They have proven to be reliable and draw minimal power. The Dewalt DCL040 is the work light for the 20V line up. Last year we reviewed the DCL510 12V MAX flashlight and it brightened our day :}. …

Troy-Bilt Squall 2100 208cc 21″ Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower – Review

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Dan M | 5 Comments

Well well, it finally snowed here in Chicago. We have had no snow until now. We got 6″ , time to test out the Troy-Bilt Squall 2100 that you can get at Lowes. The 2100 is a single stage snow…

Square N Tape

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Eric J | 3 Comments

One thing that has amazed me over the year is the creativity of the American people. I know I don’t have that type of mind, so when I look at a tape measure I see a tape measure. Where other…

Low Water Pressure Problem

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Eric J | 0 Comments

We take water for granted. We turn on the faucet, the water comes out, we shut it off and we are off to something else. We rarely think about the water until there is a problem. Watching your water is…

Action Items and Maintenance of a Wood Burning Fireplace

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Eric J | 0 Comments

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series Wood Burning Fireplace

Okay you installed your wood burning fireplace and you are set to have your first fire. Before you have your first fire we should probably go over a couple of things you need to know such as starting a fire, what…

Screws vs Nails

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Eric J | 3 Comments

Why are there so many fasteners on the market. We have screws, nails, staples, glue, velcro and so many other ways to fasten things to each other. Well the reality is different applications take different types of fasteners. I recently…

Pace Edwards JackRabbit Retractable Truck Bed Cover – F-150 EcoBoost Project

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Dan M | 3 Comments

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series EcoBoost F150

We love our trucks just as much as we love our tools, so when it comes to protection and security a locking bed cover is a logical choice. There are many choices from fiberglass caps to fabric snap covers. I…

Guide to Installing a Wood Burning Fireplace

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Eric J | 1 Comments

This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series Wood Burning Fireplace

As you know we have been working on a project of installing a wood burning fireplace for some time. We already talked about the fireplace and the liner, now it is time to jump into the install process. Before we…

DeWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drills DCD985L2 and DCD785C2 – Review

How to Cut a Door to Size

Porter Cable PCC582B – 9V Alkaline Infrared Thermometer Review

Kobalt Full Size Contractor Truck Tool Box from Lowes

DeWALT DCL040 20V MAX Lithium Ion LED Work Light – Review

Troy-Bilt Squall 2100 208cc 21″ Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower – Review

Square N Tape

Low Water Pressure Problem

Action Items and Maintenance of a Wood Burning Fireplace

Screws vs Nails

Pace Edwards JackRabbit Retractable Truck Bed Cover – F-150 EcoBoost Project

Guide to Installing a Wood Burning Fireplace

Exstension Cords Tips and Tricks

NEST – The Coolest Thermostat Ever!

Porter Cable Drill – PCL 180cdk-2

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