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The reason many people choose to build a timber retaining wall is because of the esthetic value. While steps can be taken to make a concrete or rock retaining wall more appealing, it is difficult to make either as attractive as a timber retaining wall. Additionally, the labor required to make a timber retaining wall […]

When you’re working with small batches of cement-based products, you might think that all mixers are the same. You know how to use a cement mixer, but do you know how to utilize all the options out there? There are actually several different varieties available depending on what you’re trying to accomplish. In this post,

From cars to furniture, pneumatic spray guns are the industry standard in painting. Most of these guns are high volume – low pressure (HVLP). The HVLP means they run on small PSI (pounds per square inch) but require extensive CFM (cubic feet per minute) to operate properly.  This usually requires a huge compressor of at least 60 gallons

Bosch Mortar Knife Employs Industry-First Design for Mortar-Removal Precision, Increased Speed Blunt tip delivers deeper plunge while protecting brick, block and stone; sharpened blade edge cuts mortar and removes debris faster Note from Tool Skool: We got a look at this mortar knife accessory at World of Concrete last week, and hope to actually get

2012 National Hardware Show – First Look Series:   Shhhhh! We found this little jewel in the same room as First Alert’s OneLink Security System. This is something I remember having years ago and thinking it was a likely place to hide, well…you know. Being the guy I am, I would never do that, but

  Swanson Savage Folding Jab Saw Multi-tools are all the rage lately. It’s likely because every tool company is looking for a way to break through the clutter and create a truly unique and useful tool that will find its way into every tool pouch in America. Swanson’s latest entry into the niche is their

You say po-tay-to, I say po-tah-to. I’m not really sure why they decided to call this a “Glue-Tool” instead of a “Glue Brush”, but they did. By any other name, it would be just as sweet. This thing rocks! Other than to say it’s worth $3.99, I’ll let the video speak for itself:     To

We first saw this charger a while back at one of the trade shows, but I just recently put it to the test to see if it does what it says.  And, I’m happy to report that it does exactly what it says. So what’s so special about the Craftsman NEXTEC QuickBoost Charger.  Well, let

RoboReel Hose Reel | NHS 2013 From the ingenious minds at Great Stuff, Inc., comes the RoboReel Motorized Garden Hose Reel. It’s nothing short of a mechanical marvel, and besides that – it’s just plain fun to play with and watch.For the unfamiliar, the concept is simple. The RoboReel unit contains 100 feet of garden

Kits Make Easy-to-Build Secret Passage Doors That Replace Existing Doors with Functional Bookshelves MEDINA, MN (April 10, 2013) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has just introduced Secret Door Kits to its product line. The new Secret Door Kits allow users to convert a doorway into a secret passage or a closet into a secret storage