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.
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.
And I thought it wouldn’t work… …Man, was I wrong. See, when I got my hand (and I mean “hand”, singular) on Milwaukee’s 10.8 volt…
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For many homeowners, adding a deck can lead naturally to thinking about ways to connect the new outdoor living space with the inside of the…
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…
It’s been said that the Romans were able to conquer the known world because they were organized. I don’t know if that’s true, but I…
There’s a lot to consider when you set out to refurbish an old porch. They’re challenging, and not just because every porch is different.
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…
If you’re tempted to skip this article because you think safety is boring, consider that having a safety program might help you and your crew…
We tested the Skil recip saw in our remodeling work. Here’s what you should know before you decide if the Skil PWRCORE 20 reciprocating saw is right for you.
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 learned deck building from a production deck builder. While he could build decks quickly, he could have been even faster if he’d used more…
I remember when there were roughly a billion fewer choices of deck boards and railing systems. The first decks I worked on as a carpenter’s…
I learned deck building from a production deck builder. While he could build decks quickly, he could have been even faster if he’d used more…
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[…] Old House contributor Mark Clement shares a few tricks and tips on how to utilize the shoe of the saw to its utmost potential. The shoe is often adjustable, which allows greater access to different […]