The History of Southwire Roy Richards, Sr. founded a small construction company in 1937 to erect power poles. Only two and half years later, the company had strung 3,500 miles of cable. In 1950, Mr. Richards started a small, family-owned operation to manufacture wire. Southwire Company opened with only twelve employees, and within the first…
DeWalt 20V MAX* Green Rotary Tough Laser Tool Torture
We were very interested when DeWalt announced their new green beam cordless laser. When we saw that they named it a “Tough” laser, we had to look for ourselves. To be labeled a rugged laser, it must be able to take what a regular construction crew would do to their laser and more. That’s where…
3 Tips for Generator Safety
Generators Can Be Helpful During Times Of Natural Disaster Disasters of any kind, natural or man-made, are precisely that—disastrous and extremely costly. Let’s quickly look at some of the worst disasters in North America, which cost a lot to clean up and fix. Electricians have acquired a unique knowledge that can make these disasters a…
How To Choose The Right Sander
Sanding wood or metal surfaces is a common workshop task, and power sanders speed up this time-consuming job. You can remove excess material from a rough board, shape a delicate curve, or prepare a wood surface for paint or stain with the right sander. Discover the features and capabilities of these useful tools, and learn…
Hi-Vis Safety Clothing Is Not Just For The Highway
Why Hi-Vis Safety Clothing has Value for EVERYONE and not just workers. Every 15 hours. That’s how often a fatality occurred in work zone crashes in 2013, according to the Federal Highway Administration. And it’s no wonder, given that with cellphones, kids, makeup, newspapers, etc., today’s drivers are more distracted now than ever before. Who…
Milwaukee Wireless Jobsite Speaker: 2891-20 Product Review
Milwaukee M18 & M12 Wireless Jobsite Speaker
DeWalt Tools are Made in the USA
How Many DeWalt Products Are Made in the USA? When writing this blog post, DeWalt makes 32 different hand tools, 48 power tools, and 562 types of accessories in the United States with domestic and global materials. The most popular power tools made in the USA are the 20V MAX Lithium Ion Compact Drill Driver…
Tool Torture Guide: The Milwaukee Gridiron Ripstop Jacket
The Milwaukee Gridiron Ripstop Jacket was built to survive the job site. Compared to their 12 oz Cotton Duck Jacket competition, Milwaukee has proven that it is three times more abrasion-resistant, prevents tearing in high-wear areas, and reduces weight. We wanted to know if Milwaukee was on one of our job sites when they did…
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes can be a real issue during the winter months. Pipes that run outdoors or along the home’s outer walls are the most vulnerable to freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, simply keeping the interior of your home warm isn’t enough protection for pipes that run close to exterior walls. Water pipes running from the main water…
Yeti Can Improve Your Big Game Experience
Yeti Products Every red-blooded sports fanatic will tune into Fox on Sunday, February 5, 2017, for complete Big Game coverage. Most of them already know how they will step up their party game. So, have you considered what you will do to make this year’s big game viewing party better than last year’s? Yeti Rambler Colster…