From the editors of Tool Box Buzz, Home Construction Improvement and A Concord Carpenter
IN THIS ISSUE Volume 41
This week's issue has a little bit of everything. Considerations and options when building an outdoor pavilion, job site footwear geared towards the warmer months, and some new tools.
We also want to point out our HUGE Father's Day Giveaway with a new Bosch GLIDE miter saw. Don't miss this chance to
win an amazing saw.
Scroll down for all the action!
Todd Fratzel
Build an Outdoor Pavilion
Outdoor living spaces have become one of the most popular landscaping projects for home owners looking to expand their yards and gain useful spaces to entertain and relax. Last Spring we started an extensive year long outdoor living project including a custom patio with built-in fire pit, retaining wall, outdoor pavilion, and an in-ground swimming pool. The outdoor pavilion is a focal point and a key feature
that anchors the seating area to the pool patio. In this article we’ll share our experience in ordering and installing a pavilion kit from Western Timber Frame out in Utah.
With the northern parts of the US beginning to see average high temperatures creep up into the 60s, we're starting to think about changing our job site attire as well. We hopefully wore all of our heated gear for the last time until fall. Now is a great time to consider your footwear as well. I used to wear the same boots all year round except for the coldest parts of winter but now there's a better
way.
Boot technology, comfort, and safety has come a long way in the last few years with KEEN Utility really leading the way. Read on for all the things to consider when choosing footwear for the warmer months with a bonus review of the KEEN Utility Braddock Lows.
Utility knives are a tool used every day on the job stie so we get excited when a new model is released. Milwaukee recently introduced the new Fastback Compact where they kept all of the core functionality while reducing both size and weight. It's also the most inexpensive knife in the lineup. Read on to see if it may have a place in your tool bags.
The drywall tapers were on site all this week turning sheets of gypsum into smooth walls and ceilings. Some of their tools like bazookas, banjos, and mud boxes can be pretty specialized but at the core of their operation is a heavy duty drill/mixer whipping up all that mud.
Bosch just announced a new drill/mixer that's poised to deliver heavy duty durability for long term
results.
This month we've teamed up with Bosch Tools to give one lucky winner a new Bosch Glide Miter Saw for Father's Day! Don't miss this great giveaway and reward for one lucky Dad!
