When I’m on a deck or porch site, the way I usually figure out that a scraggly bush needs to be limbed or removed isn’t by observation and planning. That’d be too smart. Only after it’s gouged my legs repeatedly, or I trip over the thing for the eighth time, do I get the idea and reach for a saw.
Like most small-business people, I’ve used personal computers (PCs) to manage my business. My wife, who runs the office, has also used PCs. Plus, I…
I have specific criteria for work gloves. First, the gloves have to fit, meaning that when I’m wearing them, the answer to the following questions…
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If you are looking for the best recip saw blade, you’ve landed in the right spot. The Diablo reciprocating saw blades are devilishly good.
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For porches – think beaded ceiling material and crown – a miter saw is a must. I use a DeWalt DW718. DeWalt nailed this tool:…
The more I use the Ridgid R3030 one-handed reciprocating (recip) saw, the more I like it—and the more this little fireball is becoming my go-to…
Miter-saw set-ups can range from just a couple of sawhorses and a truck bed to something so nitpickingly complicated that I would break it in…
In this video for This Old House, Mark explains when to use smaller or more specific-use reciprocating saws. These often have unique features that may be…
Building a deck creates two distinct spaces. Topside, gleaming deck boards and guardrails invite customers to enjoy the outdoors. But if a deck is far…
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The Diablo 9-inch nail-embedded wood demolition recip saw blade is relentless in this tool review.
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This Old House contributor Mark Clement demonstrates how to use the reciprocating saw to cut through a wall. Sometimes pipes or other materials are hidden behind…
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