You’ve heard the name, but what are the benefits of STILETTO® tools? The answer boils down to three simple words: power, comfort, and weight. These three features are some of the most essential benefits of Stiletto tools, and you will recognize them as soon as you use them. Whether you need a heavy-duty hammer for…
How to choose the best Lifting and Rigging Equipment
Choosing lifting and rigging equipment Every large-scale job differs from the previous one. For example, the equipment used to haul a sailboat out of the water for inspection, cleaning, and painting differs from the rigging equipment used to set up the stage for the next big rock concert. Both instances require a specific set of…
How To Easily Create A Mortise
In mortise & tenon joinery, the tenon (or tongue) on one piece fits into the mortise (or hole) of another. Creating a mortise typically requires a mortising machine, a drill press outfitted with a mortising attachment, or a combination of a drill press and hand chisels. Whew! But, hold on … here’s a nifty trick…
Ladder Safety On The Job And At Home
Ladders are familiar job sites and around-the-house tools that access difficult-to-reach locations. Choosing the right ladder for the job and placing it correctly prevents accidents and lets you work efficiently. Ladder safety is simple when you follow a few basic usage guidelines. Ladder safety begins with picking the right tool for the job. Free-standing step…
Easy And Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Old Deck Look New Again
Your deck needs attention yearly to maintain its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. But did you know there are also many other things you can do to add to the functionality of your existing deck? In today’s blog post, we will cover various things you can do to add functionality and curb appeal to your…
Technological Breakthroughs In Solar Technology Are Paving The Path To A Better Future
The number of homeowners and business owners becoming more aware of their carbon footprint is pretty astounding, and they are beginning to use solar panels. Our clients help property owners meet their energy-saving goals, so we’re always looking for innovations in solar technology that we can share with our readers. We’ve found several incredible innovations…
How to Prepare for a Summer Storm
Summer weather threats vary depending on where you live, but they all share one characteristic: they can happen anytime. Creating an emergency preparedness plan for your family helps keep everyone safe during a crisis and gets your household back to normal quickly after the storm passes. Learn the Risks and Prepare for all Situations The…
How to Make a Family-Friendly Ladder Golf Game
Ladder golf is a popular and friendly backyard game that’s a hoot to play. You just toss two balls held together by a rope and try to get them to stay on the ladder. (More detailed rules are at the end.) Once you have the materials, you can make your game in less than an hour!…
How To Grow Your HVAC Business, Think Like a Customer
Today’s customers are fairly savvy. Thanks to Google searches and the like, many of your potential customers have a general idea of what they are looking for when searching for a HVAC contractor. If you think like a customer, and are ready to provide the right type of information and assurance, you will have a…
Bright Future For Smart Home Technology
A new survey conducted by August Home and Comcast’s Xfinity Home shows significant growth in the interest in smart security and smart home technology. The report states that nearly 18% of respondents would like to purchase a new smart home product in the next 12 months, including 56% of those who already have installed at…