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Eric

Since Eric built his first skateboard ramp in his parents driveway; he’s breathed, slept and eaten DIY construction. As a second generation master carpenter who runs two Florida-based construction firms, Eric’s had the chance to work on everything from Mcmansions to your local mall to the cat lady’s bathroom. So when it comes to dealing with construction s@#t; he’s the man—literally. There isn’t a tool or construction material that Eric hasn’t used and abused, and if there is; it’s rocking in a dark corner nervously waiting for him to show up for work.

How To

DIY Stucco – Is It Right for You?

Doing your own stucco work. It sounds easy enough. Just mix some mud into a wheelbarrow and slather it all over the side of your house right? It’s not as easy as it looks, and …

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Written by: Eric

May 15, 2014

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Painting

Exterior Steel Door Painting Tips – Put Down that Paintbrush

You know how some people cringe at the sound of fingernails across a chalkboard? I do the same thing when I see someone painting a steel door with a paintbrush. A steel door needs extra …

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Written by: Eric

May 13, 2014

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Hardware, Security, Smart Home

Keeping it Keyless – Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt Review

Still have a house key? That’ so 2000-and-late! Thanks to Schlage’s Touchscreen Deadbolt with Alarm, I don’t have to carry around frivolous keys to get into my house. Heck, with this keyless locking deadbolt system …

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Written by: Eric

April 30, 2014

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How To, Windows & Doors

Top Tips for Window Replacement

Old windows can be a bummer. They’re often drafty around the edges, fogged up in between panes and difficult to open.  That’s why many people who own an older home opt out to replace the …

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Written by: Eric

April 28, 2014

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Black & Decker, Gardening, Tools

Lawnmower, Trimmer and Edger All in One – Black & Decker 3-n-1 Cordless Compact Mower Review

Is it a mower? Is it a trimmer? Is it an Edger? No, it’s Super Mower! Faster than a speeding mullet, far more powerful than a model locomotive and able to mow yards in a …

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Written by: Eric

April 23, 2014

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Bosch, Klein, Makita, Milwaukee Tool, News

News Nirvana – Milwaukee Snips and Hole Saws, Bosch SDS Max Demo Tools and Truck Giveaway, Arctic Cove Mister, Makita Compact Recip Saw, Klein Tool Expansion and Little Giant Velocity

Happy Easter and welcome to another egg-citing News Nirvana. In this edition, we decided it wasn’t fair that the kids are the only ones who get a basket full of treats, so we packed this …

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Written by: Eric

April 21, 2014

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Rockwell, Woodworking

Wood Dyes vs. Pigments – Who will win the Battle?

Ok, so there’s not really a “battle” per se between pigments and dyes, but when you’re coloring wood, these two products are sure to do the trick; and each has their own particular way of …

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Written by: Eric

April 17, 2014

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How To

Concrete Batter Board Layout Tips – or How to be a Slab Crab

Concrete might not be the most interesting of topics, but to me it’s an amazing invention that’s been around forever. Without it, we wouldn’t have all of the cool things in the world like skyscrapers, …

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Written by: Eric

April 14, 2014

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Bosch, DeWalt, Klein, Makita, Milwaukee Tool, News

New Nirvana – DeWalt Gyroscopic Screwdriver, Klein All-Purpose Pliers, Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hackzall, Bosch 18V Drill/Driver and Makita Dust Extraction

Welcome to the spring break edition of News Nirvana! Whether or not spring has sprung in your neck of the woods, we’re here to bring you a ray of sunshine and a little bit of …

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Written by: Eric

April 8, 2014

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Restoration, Woodworking

Refinish Your Table – If you Dare

It all started with good intentions. A little old lady and a dining room table; four chairs. She even bought the materials. It began as a nifty weekend project that I thought I could finish …

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Written by: Eric

April 7, 2014

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