From the editors of Tool Box Buzz, Home Construction Improvement and Concord Carpenter
Volume 132
Hey Guys,
Our table saw testing is all wrapped up and now comes the hard work. Compiling all the data, analyzing it, and presenting it is the largest challenge of the head to head articles. It takes quite a bit of time but it's worth it if it helps you make a more informed decision. Look for the article
and video in the next month or two.
Did you check out the picture above? The last week or so, Rob has had the distinct pleasure of working on a play structure for goats. It's an interesting project for sure. He's built play structures for kids in the past but never one for goat kids. Click the image above to check out his Instagram feed for the progress shots.
It's these kinds of out of the norm projects that we remember for along time. What
about you? Are you working on something cool or unique right now? Be sure to enter it in our Tradesman/Tradeswoman of the Month contest. You could win a really awesome Milwaukee Tool price pack as well as exclusive #TBBPro swag.
When you consider that 15,000 fires start in the laundry room every year and that these fires are mostly due to lint build up in the clothes dryer or a clogged dryer duct it makes you wonder why we don’t do something about it. Annual dryer duct cleaning will ensure you avoid these possible issues. Click the link below for a full how to.
Window boxes can add an array of seasonal color and enhance the curb appeal of almost any structure. Window box gardening can be a fun and relaxing way to express your creativity or create a small garden in a cityscape. This article will explain how to build a cedar window box and customize the dimensions to fit your desired window space.
Installing a backsplash is one of the easiest and most common DIY projects in the kitchen. The following article is the final in a series of how to choose and install a tile backsplash. This last article is probably the one that people struggle with the most because the grout joints are usually really small. In the link below we'll show you all of our tips and tricks so that your project can turn out
perfect.
Do you struggle with trying to keep your garage or workshop clean? I definitely do. My dust collection isn't all that good and sometimes I'm just in a rush and don't hook up the vacs to the tools. It makes for quite a bit of chips, dust, and debris on the floor. I recently picked up the Ryobi Devour Cordless Sweeper and it gobbles up all the garbage and helps me keep my work area cleaner. Check out our latest
review at the link below.
Recently we tested the new Hitachi (Metabo HPT) 23ga Cordless Pin Nailer. Pin Nailers are an exciting new addition to the cordless market. They are the smallest of finish nailers available, utilizing ultra-thin 23-gauge pins. The fasteners range in sizes from 3/8” to 2,” are headless, and result in the least visible hole of all fasteners. Having a cordless option just makes them all that much more
useful in the shop as well as the job site. Check out our full review at the link below.
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