From the editors of Tool Box Buzz, Home Construction Improvement and A Concord Carpenter
Volume 62
Photo: Custom house build in Sunapee, NH.
Winter is approaching at light speed here in New England and every day feels like a race to the finish trying to beat the first snow. My crew is trying to get the exterior of a new house under wraps before snow flies. The picture above was taken earlier this week and as you can see
we've got our work cut out for us!
This week we're talking about choosing a heating system based on the fuel source, how you can build a cool firewood shed, and one of the quietest pancake compressors we've ever used.
On top of all that we've got a great giveaway going right now sponsored by RIDGID, with the winner getting a full size miter saw!!
This month we've got a sweet giveaway from our friends at RIDGID Tools. They are giving one of our lucky readers a full size 12" Miter Saw and a Mobile Stand to go with it! This is an awesome giveaway and one you should miss! Entering is simple and will only take a minute. Click the link below to enter today!
Heating Fuels - Which Heat Source is Best for Your Home?
Every year I get dozens of emails and questions from readers about what type of heating fuel is best for their home. Whether it's a new home build or replacing an aging system readers struggle to wade through all the marketing propaganda out there in search of the best system for their home.
I've written about this issue several times and one of those articles goes into some detail
about how I would assess this decision based on cost and long term maintenance. For me personally I think some type of gas system is the way to go, if for no other reason than getting rid of an oil tank inside your home. Read on to learn more about my thoughts.
With winter approaching I wanted to share a neat wood storage shed I built for a customer. Keeping wood dry and easily accessible is the primary goal of a wood shed. But, having it match your home is a huge bonus! Check out this shed and how I built it for some inspiration and motivation to get your firewood under cover!
Pancake compressors are so useful for both contractors and homeowners. These little guys are light weight, compact, and super useful. However, most of them are loud and drive most people crazy as they cycle on and off throughout the work day.
Campbell Hausfeld just introduced a new 6 gallon compressor that may be the quietest we've ever used! This little guy really impressed us,
read on to learn more!
