This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Got some ‘crete to beat? One of the items on my upcoming to-do list is to install posts and railings on a set of old concrete porch steps. The posts and railings will be wood, and will have to be attached with wedge anchors sunk into the concrete. Drilling holes – especially big holes – into concrete is not a job for a little wussy drill. For that task, a rotary hammer is generally the weapon of choice. We recently received an Orange drill that definitely does NOT fall into the wussy category; join us as we ventilate some concrete with the Ridgid Octane SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer. Read More
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World of Concrete 2020 – Still Solid After 45 Years
The World of Concrete trade show is celebrating its 45th year as an event where construction pros can converge to see the latest tools and equipment from hundreds of manufacturers, and of course have a little fun while they’re there. Besides the general distractions provided by the backdrop of Las Vegas, the World of Concrete show hosts an annual competitive spectator sport known as the Bricklayer 500, and you can also chance to find live chainsaw carving, axe throwing, and other delights in the outdoor lots. As always, I get my steps in, by the mile, traversing this giant show to seek out interesting tool and worker gear for our Home Fixated readers. Here are some of the highlights. Read More
