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Eldorado Stone Infinite Fire Bowl Review There’s something entrancing about sitting at a fire, staring into the flames. If you’ve been reading my site for a while, you know that I like to keep busy—but sitting in front of flickering flames and glowing embers, my mind relaxes and I can unwind. On long summer evenings,…
How to Install Bead Board on a Screen Porch Ceiling Historically, bead board was a durable, basic wall or ceiling finish that was common by the 1880s and was also popular in cottages, camps and unheated buildings. Screen Porch Bead Board Ceiling We recently built a screen porch for a client who wanted a bead…
Basement Insulation – Best Practices A basement remodel project is one of the most popular choices when choosing a home improvement project. In fact, you can potentially achieve upward of 70% return on investment (ROI) when done correctly. The ability to expand your living space while staying within your home’s existing footprint can have huge…
Warmup Snow Melting Mats Review Winter in New England brings snow, ice and a sled load of safety issues to your driveway and walkways. With Snow Melting Mats, old man winter is an issue of the past. Snow melting mats can be placed under asphalt, concrete and pavers. Installing Warmup Snow Melting Mats We use Warmup…
RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer At over eight pounds per gallon, moving water is a very effective energy transfer medium, which is why something like the RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM compact pressure washer is so effective. Water was the first power source for industry, and still today powers much of the electricity produced.…
RIDGID 7-1/4 In. R3205 Circular Saw Review So there I was, halfway through cutting my third sheet of ½” plywood on the subfloor phase of a home remodel project when the power went out. Only this time it was the power to my 20V cordless circular saw that shall remain nameless. Again. I still had…
Danner Steel Yard Work Boot Review By Chris Ermides I bought my first pair of Danner boots about 25 years ago: the widely known Mountain Lights. I was a school teacher at the time so it was a particularly large purchase given my salary then. But I’d heard they were durable and comfortable, so I made the…
RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander The RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander is a valuable addition to any shop or jobsite. Tools, both hand tools and power tools, can be divided into two classes depending on their relationship to the workpiece. Hand-held tools: all hand tools, circular saws, electric drills, and so on, are held by the operator…
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