From the editors of Tool Box Buzz, Home Construction Improvement and Concord Carpenter
Volume 188
Hey Guys,
Check out that shot above. That's about a 1/3 of the nest I just pulled out of my dryer vent last week. The flap on the vent hadn't been closing all the way and I didn't notice. Well a sparrow sure did. The only indication we had was that our clothes weren't getting dry. If you click on the image above, it will take you to Rob's excellent
article on cleaning dryer vents. Let my folly be your opportunity to make sure your own vent is clear.
This month we have a couple outdoor project HowTos with the first on deck ledger flashing and the second on an easy DIY water feature for your yard. Then we have a few new tool reviews including one on Milwaukee's MX Fuel 14" Cut-off Saw. As always, the YouTube videos are near the end.
Decks are a pretty easy project to build but one of the critical early steps, many people get wrong. Having a properly flashed deck ledger not only helps channel water out and away from the house but the ledger as well keeping this structural member from premature failure for years to come.
Lumber prices are still soaring so a lot of people are putting their deck and porch projects on hold. So how can you make your backyard space more enjoyable without breaking the bank? Rob has a fantastic article on how to build your own hidden water fountain that you can do in a weekend without breaking the bank.
Those in the auto and metal fabrication industries have probably heard of the tool brand, Flex. They've been making grinders and polishers for many years. In fact their claim to fame is that they invented the angle grinder. They have just started making power tools though. So how good can they really be? Check out the article below to see for yourself.
Hashtag Beast is how I would describe Milwaukee Tool's new MX Fuel 14" Cut-Off Saw. TBB Crew member Stan recently had this saw on his high-rise job site in metro Boston cutting through asphalt streets. The question on everyone's mind is can it really cut as well as a gas saw. You'll have to click the article to see for yourself.
We all know Ryobi has been making quality yet affordable power tools for a long time in their 18V line. Just in the last few years though they've made a huge push into the outdoor power equipment space and that's due in large part to their 40V batteries. These batteries pack a punch to power even lawnmowers. Click the link below to see a short review on three of their most popular pieces of equipment.
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