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For some of the viewers who already know RIDGID tools, I can only say that they build professional grade power tools with a lifetime service (upon product registration) for a very competitive price !!! Well I just want to say that they've expended their Fuego lineup (lightweight tools) with some new kick ass framing nailers !! Check it out !!   3-1/2" Clipped Head Framing Nailer - RIDGID Professional Tools : 'via Blog this'

If you ever had to drill into ceramic tiles or glass, you know how hard the material is to get through !! Over the years, I've learned that if you have a glass bit it makes the job a breeze for glass or ceramic, but with porcelain  is not quite that easy !! 1. If I had to start with my least favorite, I would start with the glass tile bit !! Not because it's the less efficient, but since the carbide setting is more fragile than on the other drill bits, when it overheat it tends to disintegrate faster !! 2. In second position I would put the carbide hole saw !! It's definitely a very efficient and solid drill bit, but it's a bit harder to rely on for accurate drilling, especially for inexperienced people since it tend to walk on hard surfaces like glass and porcelain !! A quick tip would be to start to drill at a 45 deg angle with that bit and press firmly against hard surfaces to avoid the walking !! 3. Another fairly new products that...

Take a minute to take a look at this designer's website and his designs of concrete countertops !! Simply brilliant !! CHENG Design : 'via Blog this'

I thought this might interest some viewers !!  HowStuffWorks "Can circular saw blades be sharpened?" : 'via Blog this'

If you are thinking about upgrading some trim work in your house, you want to buy real wood, but you don't want to spend a fortune !! I suggest to go with poplar, not only one of the hardest soft wood, poplar is pretty dense and really durable, so your house will look like a million bucks without breaking the bank !! 

This Could be the Only Tool you Need !! Bosch Sägestation PLS 300 für Bosch PST Stichsägen - YouTube : 'via Blog this'

This Corded Chainsaw Could be a Great Alternative to a Gas Powered Chainsaw for House Remodels !! Power Without the Emissions !!! BOSCH GKE 40 BCE promo video by toolhouse.gr - YouTube : 'via Blog this'

Take a Look at this Explanatory Video by Robert Robillard about the Bosch Ultimate Tool Organisation System !! You'll Want to Own it too !! 

This is a Great Online Store to Buy Parts to Fix your Power Tools Yourself !! Tool Repair, Replacement Parts and Service | 1800ToolRepair.com : 'via Blog this'

Another Product that Won't Leave you Hanging and that's Gonna Keep on Working for your Money !! I've Tried theses Blades Myself and I you can be Assured that they will Perform Exactly as Theses Guy Say !!

As I said it Before Bosch Tools are Built as Tough as They Pretend them to be !! But who Said you Couldn't have Brute Force and Brain ..........!! ??? Check it OUT !! 

This Product is Very Smart and is a Great Alternative to get Rid of the Pink Insulation in your Basement Before Finishing it !! It won't Grow Mold and it Already Comes with the Straping on it so it Would Save a Lot of Framing !!  Insulation Panels | InSoFast - Engineered Simplicity : 'via Blog this'

If you ever had to do some upgrades on your house, you certainly know how frustrating it can be when the area that you're trying to fix is not square with the rest of your house or out level  !! I've had to deal with some crooked doorways in the past or with uneven walls and floors and let me tell you that the only way not to feel overwhelmed is to stay calm and tackle one area at a time the rest will all fall into place  !! I've had to fix a garage 5 years ago that was sitting on cinder blocks foundations, but they had been disturbed a lot by the frost over the seasons !! My guess at that time was that  this garage should have been built on concrete foundations instead and they could also have dug at least a couple feet deeper in the round so the change in seasons wouldn't have such an effect on the base walls !! Bottom line was that the owner was not gonna rebuild a brand new garage and he just wanted to keep it as it was and give it a fa...

For Theses who were Thinking about Upgrading their Mitre Saw I Thought I would Give Another One to Consider !! The New 10" Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw !!  It has all the New Pro Features like LED Light, Double Laser, Constant Power Through Tough Materials and then Some !! Lifetime Warranty is also Available if you Register the Tool !! Think about it, but not too Long ...  !!  10” Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Dual Laser Guide - RIDGID Professional Tools : 'via Blog this'

That Trouble Mentioned on Fix Ya Web Site is not Common only to Bosch Sander !!! Milwaukee and Ridgid 1/4 Sheet Sanders are Also Experiencing the Same Exact Problem !!! I Thought I Would Add to that Topic by Saying that Most of the Major Tool Companies Tried to Come up with New Paper Loading Systems for their Sander (Supposedly Faster Loading)  in an Attempt to Rise their Sales !!  The Reality is that the Old Spring Load System is still Way More Efficient !! Dewalt Have Actually  Done their Homework, Because they've Kept that Same System for their Sander and they don't Ever Let the Sandpaper Slip Out !!  Too Bad for my Ridgid Sander, it only has a Spring Load at the Back and I Already had to get my Sander Serviced  Because that Front Clip System was Worn Out !! Luckily if you Buy a Ridgid Sander it will be Covered Under Lifetime Service Agreement !! The Milwaukee's 1/4 Sheet Sander was Updated to the New Space Age Clips that were Absolutely Terr...

I would love to hear back about anybody who as come across my blog on how I could improve my posts !! I would love to connect more with the readers !! Let me know what you think !!

I Found this Cordless Rotary Hammer on the Australian Website of AEG !! Wouldn't that be Nice if Ridgid was Coming out with one of theses Soon !! ?? AEG POWERTOOLS [ AUSTRALIA ] PRODUCTS | Hammers | BBH180 | BBH18LI302C : 'via Blog this'

That's a Great Drill Review for Anybody who is Looking to Buy a Cordless Drill !!  Cordless Drill Reviews - Best Cordless Drill - Popular Mechanics : 'via Blog this'

I had to share theses great plan ideas for your house !! Thanks RONA you guy's are amazing !!  CONSTRUCTION PLANS : 'via Blog this'

This Guy Really Know is Stuff !!! His Blog is Full of Great Tips !!! Take a look !!  Ask Rob: Hilti spray foam : 'via Blog this'

I can help you by answering questions about interior or exterior projects !! 

Very Interesting Article on how Technology Advanced Power Tools are Becoming !! POWER TOOL TECH | What Tradies Want

Also got some Dewalt batteries for sale so if anyone is interested and stays in Ontario, let me know !! We could certainly arrange something !! 

J'ai eu a remplacer des escaliers de chêne dernièrement et je me suis dit que ce lien pourrait aider ceux qui voulaient le faire eux-même, mais ne savaient pas par ou commencer !! Bonne chance !! http://www.renodepot.com/projets/centre-de-projets-2/menuiserie/remplacer-un-escalier-en-tapis-par-un-escalier-en-erable/

Even with less Power Output it is Possible to Make Faster Work with an SDS Rotary Hammer than a Regular Hammerdrill ! Something to consider when thinking of buying your next power Tool !!   http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/power-tools/drill-rotary-hammer-concrete-comparison

AEG or RIDGID ...........!! ??? Anyways it's a Damn Good Radio ..... !!!  What Tradies Want : 'via Blog this'

Don't know witch type of sander to buy !?? This could definitely help !!!  Random Orbit Sanders VS. Palm Sanders: Power Tool Comparison - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com : 'via Blog this'

I Guess that Fixing your Old Tools Really Help Save Money !! DeWALT Parts - DeWALT Power Tool Parts : eReplacementparts.com : 'via Blog this'

The Best of the Best When it Comes to Corded Chainsaw !! Best Electric Chain Saw – Compare Reviews and Rankings | Bestcovery : 'via Blog this'

Might be Something to Consider if you're Only Using a Chain Saw at Home or for Inside Renovations !! Corded Chainsaw Buyer's Guide - How to Pick the Perfect Corded Electric Chainsaw : 'via Blog this'

This is a Great Website if you Want to Add Some Fancy and Solid Cast Iron Vents Around your House to Keep the Unwanted Visitors Away !! Wrought Iron Designs|Driveway gates|Railings|Gate Hardware & Operators|Plainfield,New Jersey. : 'via Blog this'

Something to Think About when Comes Time to Keep Intruders Outside of your House !! Cambridge & Zanesville OH Wildlife Control and Removal: Not All Roof Vents Are Raccoon Proof! : 'via Blog this'

If a was a Millionaire ........... !! Hilti North America : 'via Blog this'

I'll never forget this neat tip !! After all the trouble I've been through trying to figure out the better way of stretching that damn tension wire !! How to Stretch Fence Tension Wire | eHow.com : 'via Blog this'

As Anybody Ever Doubted Bosch Toughness !!?? Maybe you Should Watch theses Guys !! Blue Crew Tough Tests: Trucks - YouTube : 'via Blog this'

Great DIY and Trades Enthusiastic Web Site !! What Tradies Want : 'via Blog this'

Theses Guy's are Really Testing Theses Impacts to their Real Capacities !! That's What People Want to Know Before they Make their Purchases !! Cheers Mate !! What Tradies Want Tests: Impact Drivers - YouTube : 'via Blog this'

Here's a Very Interesting Review for the Ridgid X4 Impact Driver !! Might Help Some People Make up their Mind !! RIDGID R86034 18 Volt X4 Hyper 1/4" Impact Driver Real User Review also available in a Combo Kit - YouTube : 'via Blog this'

Bamboo is One of the Most Durable Materials on Top of Being Green and Renewable it's Definitely an Environmentally Friendly Choice !! Teragren® | Worktops Gallery : 'via Blog this'

Looking to Buy a Portable Generator !! This Link Might Just be What you are Looking for !! Portable Generator Reviews | Best Portable Generator | Portable Generator : 'via Blog this'

Theses Guys will do any Size Projects, On Time and On Budget with no Hassle !! Groupe SM Tardif : 'via Blog this'

I just learned something new yesterday !! I never thought that theses bee could do such damage on a deck !! If you ever get your deck infested with carpenter bees they could literary ruin the integrity of the structure !! That's why I thought I would share this link !! boring bee control, Boring Bee Control, BORING BEE CONTROL, wood boring bee control, Wood Boring Bee Control, WOOD BORING BEE CONTROL, bees in wood, Bees In Wood, BEES IN WOOD, bees and wood, Bees And Wood, BEES AND WOOD, bumble bee wood, Bumble Bee Wood, BUMBLE BEE WOOD, boring bee spray, Boring Bee Spray, BORING BEE SPRAY, boring bee treatment, Boring Bee Treatment, BORING BEE TREATMENT, boring bee invasion, Boring Bee Invasion, BORING BEE INVASION, boring bee infestation, Boring Bee Infestation, BORING BEE INFESTATION, boring bee problem, Boring Bee Problem, BORING BEE PROBLEM : 'via Blog this'

Neat way of Mortising your Own Hinges !! A Custom Hinge Mortising Template - Fine Homebuilding Article : 'via Blog this'

I Thought this Might Interest Some of our Viewers who Like Pick-Up and Off-Roading !! Enjoy !! Track N Go - YouTube : 'via Blog this'

I Thought that this Could Help Some of my Bloggers who are Purchasing Tools Online !!  UPS/FedEx Brokerage Fee – avoid scam (Canada) | Trueler : 'via Blog this'

A New Heavy Duty Impact Driver Just Arrived !! Milwaukee Tool | M18™ Cordless LITHIUM-ION System | M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver Kit- XC Batteries : 'via Blog this'

They Say An Image Is Worth a Thousand Words !! Well I guess this says it all ......... Brushless vs Old Technology  HITACHI Power Tools: : 'via Blog this'

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Looking for a Reliable and Trustworthy Renovation Contractor in the GTA !! Contact Woodland Construction you won't be disappointed !! Home : 'via Blog this'

Summer is almost here !! If you are running out of space in your garage and need to get your backyard organised, this website could come very handy !! Shed Photo Gallery, Toronto Shed Builder, Shed Building Photos ON : 'via Blog this'

Seems that every time we have a well established company like Tim Horton's or the 407 Express Toll Route we feel the need to let it go to be profitable else where !! Rona started in Quebec many years ago and spreaded out quickly through Canada and his now one of the most succesfull Canadian company in history !! On top of being an important sponsor of the 2010 olympics and his athletes for many years, it's also a multitude of stores across the nation !! From corner hardware store to mega building center; shining with the high quality of their produits, their covered and drive thru lumber yards, their very clean and neatly displayed aisles and their knowledgeable experts !! They offer better products at reasonable prices and always try to encourage local economy which should be the case for any business wherever they are from !! I was shocked when I heard that rumor, because we would let go one of our landmark for another major merge story in order to shut down the comp...

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A table saw is a very important tool to own if you are a professional woodworker, a serious DIY or just someone who likes to work around his house !! As a professional re-modeler I own a portable table saw, because I need to be able to carry it easily from a job to another and to set it up almost anywhere  !! Theses particular tools have come a long way in the last few years and many name brand offers some lightweight, powerful and accurate models !! Some of theses saws have became insanely accurate !! For most people the price of the most important factor when comes time to purchase a tool of this importance, but I tend to remind any of you that table saw has to be accurate, safe, powerful and reliable !! Keeping in mind that you get what you pay for and that you would rather work with a safe and sturdy saw than to lose your fingers, it's definitely a good idea to pay a little extra knowing you'll get your money's worth !! Here are my three favorite picks takin...

Weather is not always on our side and it can definitely cause some damage to our house !! About a week ago I had to climb up on my roof to repair 6 full sheets of shingles because of wind damage !! We had some 100 km/h winds and it ripped a bunch of shingles off the upper portion of my front roof !! I needed to climb up there and I went to buy that kit safety kit to the local hardware store that also include a removable rafter ring thinking that it was around $100 some dollars, but when I saw that it was $199 I decided to go look at other options !!  I found that website that offers the same type of harness for around $90 !! The other thing that I liked about that site is that you can also buy everything separately, even the rafter attachment, thing that I couldn't buy separately at my local hardware store !! This would then allow me to leave one permanently on top of my roof and I could buy another one to bring with me on the job site !! Here's the website for...

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Like many other tools before, this not so new tool already seems to be here to stay !! The multiple possibilities it offers make it convenient, efficient and irreplaceable !! Even though his popularity has exploded in the last few years, the first version of this multi-tasker was invented in 1967 by Fein tools, a world renown company !! At first, the precision of the oscillating action, made this tool very safe for cutting cast off of patient body parts !! Later on they figures many other uses, like sanding, rasping, caulking removal, ... !! Now a lot of other companies have built their own version of the Fein multi-tool, therefore all the brands out there are not built as tough or as versatile !! That's why I've decided to show you some of the brands that I think are totally worth the money you would spend for them !! The primary thing that you should look for is the use you are gonna make out of this tool !! I know that some companies like Ridgid, Milwauk...

It's always fun to prepare for the arrival of our first child and to decorate the room !! That was exciting for me and my wife to choose all the colors and accessories for Annabelle baby's room !!  I thought I would share some pictures with everyone !!  You never know it could even help some of you getting started decorating their next baby's room !! It's not always easy to know what is gonna look nice until it's get inside the room until it all comes together, but if I had one advice.... don't use too many colors on the walls !! It would look busy, sometimes less is more !! Light fixtures, shelves and frames will complete and add personality to that room !! Hope that you enjoy your next project as much as I did myself !! Again if you have any questions about any aspects of the construction don't hesitate and ask !!

SMALLER, Faster, Stronger, ...... And just when we thought that we've seen it all, ...... Milwaukee innovates again !!! Milwaukee Tool | M18™ Cordless LITHIUM-ION System | M18 FUEL™ 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit : 'via Blog this'

I had to install a very similar type of roll-out drawers at my mother in law's place and since I found that video I thought it would be a great idea to share it with everyone !! How To Install A Roll Out Drawer : 'via Blog this'

I think that we all wished one day to be able to get to work with the smallest amount of tools as possible !! Well... the future is not quite there yet, but some companies are definitely working on it !! Sometimes,  when you just have to go and do that tiny little job, (trimming around a window, installing a door, or installing 1/4 round in a single room) you wish that you wouldn't have to pull all your compressor, hose and nailer out of the truck !! Well a couple of companies have made this possible !! Dewalt and Black & Decker were pretty much the pioneers in that field, and didn't have much competition until now !! As far as I'm concerned, I think that they still have a really good and reliable product on the market right now, but their design is getting a bit bulky compare to the other brands !! The main compromise, is the fact that all of theses nailers have to generate their own energy to hit the nails through the toughest materials and they also have to ...

This is, as I was saying the in one of my other blogs, the European version of our Ridgid tools !! The only shame is that they only seem to have a 3 years limited warranty !! Other than that they are pretty much identical, they even share the same Samsung lithium ion system !! For more info just visit AEG Cordless - HOME : 'via Blog this'

This article could give you another reason of going to spend a few hundred bucks !!! :P Milwaukee M12 Cordless Jig Saw 2445-21 – Product Review - CopTool - Power Tool Reviews & News Blog : 'via Blog this'

Lately I've been working on some renovation projects that were involving paint and stain and I thought I would give some tips for the people who want to get some professional results !! I will give you guy's a concrete example of how you have to improvise when comes time to fix a little problem that comes along the way !! I had to install some 2" thick corner shelves in my baby's room and they are almost identical to the ones you can buy at IKEA !! Here's the hitch !! They where to go into a 12" wall offset and I couldn't get them to sit square, so I decided to use painted tape to avoid the edges from chipping and cut them on my 12" sliding miter saw !! Everything went well until I hit a staple and a chip the size of my small nail flew off the to edge of the shelve !! To fix the chip I had to first use Dex a pink type of filler that dries white when ready to sand the patch and also to put a small amount of primer on the repair to allow the new...

About a month ago I was talking with a friend of mine who is an engineer and we where discussing of the fact that most of the stuff we buy today is disposable !! I mean back in the day you would buy a fridge and it would last at least 20 to 25 years !! The same thing would have applied to a whole lot of things like washing machine, television and even cars !!   Basically we mostly pay for lighter, cheaper, more convenient things and loaded with gadgets that we don't need !! Usually we tend to throw them away when it's outdated or because it's cheaper to buy a new item that to fix the one we have !!  It's the way the future is headed you would say, but it seems a little bit conflictive with the whole being green thing and saving the environment when we actually throw all theses battery power electronic devices and power tools !! That's why after spending hundred's of dollars over the last 10 years in power tools and especially cordless drills I've dec...