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Picture: http://keetsa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/lead_paint.jpg Lead Paint Safety Rule Well it’s taken the EPA almost 20 years but I think they may finally act on Lead safety rules and the problems associated with lead dust during renovations. The impetus behind this lead safety rule is to require the construction industry to contribute in the prevention of lead poisoning…
Gerber Gear Strata Multitool Review If you’re a problem solver and like to fix, tinker or just be prepared for those unexpected repairs then …. meet the Strata™. GERBER Strata Multi-Tool Model # 30-000334 Gerber Gear Strata Multitool features: •Pliers •Carbide pinch cutters •Saw •1/2 Fine edge & Serrated blade •Can & bottle opener •Scissors •Large…
Using A Door Buck To Fit a Door When working installing hinges on doors one of the challenges is how to hold the door firmly on edge, the answer is a door buck. What is a Door Buck? A door buck is a simple site made jig that many carpenters use to hold doors securely…
Adding a closet in a room Yesterday and today we have been working on Building A Closet in house that was deigned by Architect Royal Barry Wills (1895 – 1962). Wills was a preeminent Boston architect and author. He was the master of the Cape Cod style house, in its Colonial Revival incarnation from the 1930s to…
Cleanstream HEPA Filter For Workshop Vacuum I recently decided to make a serious effort to improve the dust collection in my shop. My approach was to focus on improving how I create dust as well as capture it in my workshop. One tactic was to purchase a Cleanstream Hepa Filter for my Rigid Shop vacuum.…
How It All Got Started: Read my story below. My site is my outlet, and it’s a creative one. I read more, my writing has improved, I’m learning more and it helps me promote my business. As a self-employed carpenter, I first used “Concord Carpenter” as a place to post images of carpentry projects. But before…
Photo: creatingyourspace.com Laminate Floor Shopping Guide If you are thinking of renovating your home, or even just a room or two, odds are that you will be changing up the look of your floor. In fact, putting in a different floor can transform the look of a room, giving it new energy and a completely…
BAYCO LED Task-light Model #2166 I recently had a chance to review a BAYCO Rechargeable Task-light from BAYCO Products. Since receiving this light I have used it a dozen or so times. Video review: Model #2166 Features: Broad beam floodlight fits into tight places Soft-beam flashlight for close-in illumination 35,000 hour LED life Ergonomic shape is comfortable…
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