Seasonal Tool Maintenance

By Robert Robillard

Keeping Your Tools In Tip Top Shape! We all know tools are put to the test everyday on the job site. To keep tools running at optimal performance level, it’s essential to practice regular tool maintenance or seasonal tool maintenance . Not only will proper care increase the life and improve the performance, but it…

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Hammer Stahl 5.5″ Santoku Knife

By Robert Robillard

A Kitchen Tool Like No Other! Readers of this site know I’m a big fan of quality tools. When you say tools most people think of mechanics, carpenter and trades-person type tools.  But there are other tools as well . . .  kitchen tools. There are many kitchen tools but none so sexy as a…

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DEWALT And Bostitch Tools

By Robert Robillard

  New DEWALT Hand Tools Save Time and Money News of Stanley Bostitch and DEWALT having  new  hand tools was initially met with mixed responses on the job-site by some carpenters I know  . . .  that is until they started to see, touch and use some of the demo tools I had.  New DEWALT…

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Installing Cortex Fasteners In PVC Trim

By Robert Robillard

Concealing Your Fasteners Translates Into a Quality Job! I just finished installing a bunch or PVC  trim around a garage door opening.   One thing I wanted to do was install the PVC securely and hide the fasteners. Installing Cortex Fasteners In PVC Trim I’ve used the The Cortex Concealed Fastening System many times before and…

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How Am I Doing?

By Robert Robillard

Please take my brief survey to assist me on improving my site.  Rather than relying on subjective “gut” feelings, I rather have you tell me directly how I’m doing! I’m hoping this survey will allow me to address issues that are important, and provide a benchmark, rather than wasting resources unimportant issues. AConcordCarpenter’s Survey

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WIN A Genie Garage Door Opener

By Robert Robillard

Garage Door Openers: . Garage door openers are are a pretty basic mechanism and last many, many years.  However, there are really good reasons to replace your garage door opener. . The three basic reasons are safety, better security and more convenience openers are now available. . Safety and convenience features like better sensing of…

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WIN $200 of Tyler Tools

By Robert Robillard

My friend Marc over at HomeFixated.com is offering one of his newsletter subscribers a $200 coupon  for Tyler tools.  Tyler tools is a very cool tool site with over 50 plus tool brands in stock – check them out! Entry requirements are simple, all you have to do is: 1.  Subscribe to his weekly newsletter…

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DEWALT Side Strike Chisel DW16065

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Side Strike Chisel just found a home in my tool belt!   Yesterday I  attended the Dewalt, Stanley, Bostitch hand tool event which was held at the Westin hotel in New York City.    Like all of their events this one was informative and I learned alot about their latest and greatest offerings, the DEWALT…

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