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Small, fast and versatile are good traits on a jobsite, and tools exhibiting them are typically good news for builders. Pacific Laser Systems PLS2E is…
Porter-Cable’s 6-inch Saw Boss Model 345 is a unique cutting platform. The 6-inch diameter blade is smaller (obviously) than the standard 7-1/4-inch size, but provides…
The first sub compact loader I ever used arrived by accident. I’d ordered a full-sized skid steer from the rental yard, but instead the delivery…
Superior Walls’ R-5 and Xi foundation systems pass my “Born on the Jobsite” test. The system was developed by New Holland, Pa., builder Mel Zimmerman…
The hallmark of what building scientists call a water-managed wall system is that it does two things: First, it recognizes that all wall systems leak….
Countertops are a total focal point in a kitchen. They tell the designer’s story, and the story of the people who will live in and…
I haven’t used a fixed-head 10-inch miter saw for about six years. The reason: after my last one wore out, I got a 10-inch slide…
When I walk into an old building, I look for a vintage “tin” ceiling, one richly detailed with patterns, filigree and style and tied into…
I love the modern materials that go into doors theses days — everything from MDF to fiberglass — but there’s still nothing like the look,…
Okay, I know this “tool” review is about a flashlight, but this is a flashlight worth writing about. Honest. When I got the unit—it’s called…
Oil and Water I’m fired up about how green the building game is compared to just four years ago. I’m excited about products and processes…
If you’re one of those carpenters who has to think about where your hand saw is—if you even have one—you’re not alone. But well through…
