In all the jobs I’ve held over the years, there’s a common theme: No one ever wanted to let me sit down. And I’m OK with that; I figure that’s probably why I’m still relatively healthy at my advanced age, despite a lifetime that may have included a few dubious habits. All that time on my feet taught me long ago the value of quality footwear. The right pair of shoes can make the difference between feet that are tired, sore and blistered at the end of the day, and feet that are ready to go out and kick it. A pair of new KEEN Sparta work shoes just hot-footed it into the HomeFixated dressing room. Put your feet up, and join us as we check ‘em out from heel to toe. Read More
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OMG, WOC, FYI – The Latest Tools from World of Concrete 2019
Welcome again from sunny Las Vegas, where the tool-crazed journalists all travel in the depths of winter. But it’s not just the sunny warmth we seek, it’s really all about the tools, gear, and building technology showcased at the 2019 World of Concrete (WOC) trade show. From the latest in job site drone surveillance of your employees and subs, to a plain old jackhammer (albeit now equipped with worldwide-enabled GPS locating hardware), this is the place to reset your knowledge of the current state of construction tools and equipment. And unlike other expositions, the World of Concrete features a huge outdoor area so it’s the best place to get your hands on many of the bigger and messier tools and try them out. In this, its 44th year, the WOC show had over 60,500 registered attendees and featured more than 1,500 exhibiting companies. Of course I can never see all of it, but here are some of the highlights. Read More
