Cutting Crown Molding Using a miter saw to cut crown molding is one of the nicest ways to finish a room. There’s just something almost regal about the way it extends the ceiling height and gives the entire room a more finished appearance. Most people think of mansions or castles when they think about crown molding, but many homeowners are…

More and more cordless tools are being powered by lightweight lithium-ion batteries. In fact, lithium ion is the fastest growing and most promising battery type. Let’s take a look at what this buzz is all about. What Are Lithium-Ion Batteries? Very basically, this type of battery gets its power from the movement of lithium ions. The ions move to the…

What Is A Truck Tool Box? A truck tool box is a storage box specially designed to fit in a truck. If you need an easy, convenient way to transport your tools, truck tool boxes are a welcome alternative to trailers.  Styles of truck tool boxes include side truck box, cross bed truck box (also known as saddle truck box),…

Professionals who grew up using bubble spirit levels, plumb bobs and chalk lines for years are just now beginning to use laser levels. And since they’re familiar with the technology, now the question is whether to use a green- or red-beam laser; an issue that’s been kicking around for more than 20 years. But new technology, both for the beam-generating…

The French cleat is a tried-and-true method of hanging a cabinet securely on a wall. Now, here’s how you can use this technique to build a highly customizable storage system for your garage. Not only is it simple to build, but once up on the wall, this system is flexible enough to be quickly rearranged on the fly to accommodate…

Buying the right generator is personal. It has to do with your power needs, your budget, how you view convenience and where you live. This process doesn’t have to be difficult, and generator experts are available to help you with this buying decision. Nonetheless, there are several personal questions you need to answer before choosing between a portable or residential…

Framing Materials When you are considering framing materials before a remodeling project starts there are pros and cons to using both wood or metal studs, making neither option the clean-cut winner. Much of this decision depends on the particular application and your personal preferences. Here’s a quick run-down on the differences between the two types of studs to help you…

Thanksgiving is a perfect time for a smoked turkey. It’s a wonderful day filled with memories, games, and our favorite – food. If you are hosting this year, we know you’re already stressed and scheduling your time in the kitchen like a drill sergeant. Kitchen space is hard to come by with all the food that needs to be prepared,…

Autumn has officially arrived, and winter isn’t too far behind. Along with preparing your home for the changes in weather, your grill needs a little extra TLC as well. Whether you’re a year-round outdoor chef or you plan on storing your grill during winter, here are a few grill maintenance tips that will help you embrace the cooler months of…

No noise. No fumes. No gas. Just pure portable power! The battery-powered DEWALT Portable Power Station brings a whopping 1800 watts to remote locations. We found that the unit is perfect for providing AC power to most corded tools at the jobsite, particularly when there are noise restrictions.  And without the need for gas to run, besides being quiet, we…