Corded or Uncorded: You Choose.  DeWalt’s 120 Volt Max 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw (DHS790) can run either corded or cordless. Talk about flexibility and convenience! The key is its FLEXVOLT battery system. Two 60 volt FLEXVOLT batteries power the Miter Saw with 120 volts when it’s not plugged in. Users can expect unlimited run time with a corded model. DeWalt reports…

You’ve heard the name, but what are benefits of STILETTO® tools? The answer boils down to three simple words: power, comfort and weight. These three features are some of the most important benefits of Stiletto tools, and you’ll recognize them as soon as you use them. Whether you need a heavy-duty hammer for rough carpentry or a lather’s hatchet that…

Getting Started When hanging interior doors the first thing to do is check for proper sizing of the rough opening. The opening should be 2 inches wider and 1 inch taller than the nominal size of the door. The second thing to check is the proper handing of the door. To check proper handing put your back to the door…

Choosing lifting and rigging equipment Every large-scale job differs from the previous one. The equipment used to haul a sailboat out of the water for inspection, cleaning, and painting, for example, is different from the rigging equipment used to set up the stage for the next big rock concert. Both instances require a specific set of equipment that guarantees the…

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 that allows you to quickly…

Ladders are familiar job site and around the house tools that provide access to difficult-to-reach locations. Choosing the right ladder for the job at hand and placing it properly 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…

Your deck needs attention from year to year to maintain its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. But did you know there are also many other things you can do to your existing deck to add to the functionality? We’re going to cover a variety of things you can do to add both functionality and curb appeal to your deck and…

Make a set of handy templates to help you set up a compound miter saw for common crown molding cuts. (Note: These instructions are for molding with a 45⁰ spring angle.  Adjustments for a 38⁰ spring angle are given at the end.) You will need four templates: two for outside corners and two for inside corners. To make them, you…

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 first step in preparedness is…

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 leg up on your competitors….