From the editors of Tool Box Buzz, Home Construction Improvement and A Concord Carpenter
IN THIS ISSUE Volume 35
With any project, especially in construction, we can get complacent as it wears on. Sometimes our motivation wanes, we just need to take a break, or we are unsure how to complete a familiar task. Hopefully the articles highlighted in this newsletter will help you finish out your project in a strong
way.
If you're stuck on a project and you're not sure how to proceed, follow us on social media and ask us a question via Facebook or Twitter. We want to help you finish strong too!
Todd Fratzel
Kitchen Backsplash - How to Install
Kitchen backsplashes can be as simple as a 6 inch high piece of your countertop and as complex as an intricate tile design. Installing a kitchen backsplash is a DIY project that most people can do with a little
planning and elbow grease. We recently installed a tile backsplash in our kitchen and the following information will help you understand how do it yourself and save
money.
Part of finishing strong is managing your time effectively so that you can keep the project moving forward. When faced with completing a large project, the shear amount of work can be overwhelming. The following article has some great tips for breaking down a project into manageable parts and staying on track.
The RIDGID Vertical Pancake Compressor is shaped in a way the tool world hasn’t seen before. The only thing similar
may be the Rolair in that it is also a vertical pancake but the overall shape of the compressor is very different. With the RIDGID, the tank is oriented vertically but the pump motor is also tucked in tight against the tank making this tool very slim for a 6 gallon compressor.
This tool can definitely help you knock out that punch list.
In the northern hemisphere, winter is more or less over. Guys are coming back on the job site after a long layoff. It may be time to replace last years work boots. If you're in this position and are thinking about a new pair of boots, read on for some helpful tips and advice to help you narrow down the field when choosing a workboot.
