Showing posts with label home improvement. Show all posts
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12/29/2011

Task Tools Quick Support Rod - 64In.L, Model# T74500 Review

Task Tools Quick Support Rod - 64In.L, Model# T74500
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I have been helping my mom remodel portions of her house since my dad's stroke. It's hard for us to hold items above our head for any length of time. I got this item thinking if it's no good, it's only a small price. It's great! We have been using it for months, even leaving things propped up overnight and have not had any problems with it. I would highly recommend this to anyone who needs a helping hand.


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This Task Tools Quick Support Rod provides extra hands to help you get the job done more quickly. Rod features built-in push lock pins and a rotating shaft that tightens the rod into final position. This 64in.L model extends from 5ft.3in.L to 9ft.5in.L. Includes articulating rubber gripper pads. Application: Rod, Shaft Type: Rotating for tightening, Extension Length (in.): 63 - 113, Rubber Feet: Yes

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11/30/2011

Danze D481150 9-Inch Adjustable Shower Arm with High Flow, Chrome Review

Danze D481150 9-Inch Adjustable Shower Arm with High Flow, Chrome
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I initially purchased a "Danco" brand shower extension arm at a "big box" hardware store. It looked like the one in this picture and cost about $15. Big mistake. The brass was so thin in the arm that it bent on installation and a crack opened up. I returned it, and purchased this one from Amazon. This arm, made by Danze, was noticeably stronger, heavier, and well-made. It installed easily (it came with its own plumbers tape), and has been working fine.

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D481150 Finish: Chrome Sometimes your Shower Head needs a little room to grow. Danze s 9'' Adjustable Shower Arm will help make this possible. The extendable arm will allow you to adjust the Shower Head to the perfect angle and height for anyone that steps into the shower. Features : - High flow - Allows you to adjust Shower Head for best angle & height - Fits on your shower arm - Solid brass - Clamshell package - Also available in the following finishes: brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze -Overall dimensions: 13.78''(L) x 5.52''(W) x 1.57''(H) , 0.92''(lbs) For more information on this product please view the specification sheets seen below. Technical Specifications

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11/16/2011

Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide Review

Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide
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If you're planning on building any of the hard parts of a house like footings, foundation, floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, stairs, masonry or shingles, you will want this book so you can figure out how to make them plumb, square, level, and evenly distributed. (I think that covers most of the carpentry sections)
He shows a few options for arriving at each layout, typically mathematically, from charts, and from pictures, so if you have trouble with one of them you can try another.
Octagons aren't very popular in my neighborhood, but if those (or other polygons) appear in yours, you'll find he has good information on them too.
I'd recommend a read through the book for suggestions when you first get it, (I did that in a long evening) and if you're a really good student you can follow along with all the examples. (I wasn't). But keep it by your side and read the chapter you need as you build. It will pay for itself in saved time and straigher work on the first job.

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-- Provides simple techniques for accurate measuring using a number of basic tools

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10/17/2011

ZipWall SC2 Side Clamp, 2-Pack Review

ZipWall SC2 Side Clamp, 2-Pack
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The side clamps with the 3 foot foam rails are an invaluable tool. They section off the side wall just like the foam rails used on top of the poles. I work in Emergency Medical Services, and we are required to section off our emergency site in less than minutes, so we use ZipWall poles, foam rails on the top of the poles, and the side clamps (the best value when you purcahse the side pack, with 6 rails and 6 clamps to take care of both your sides of the partition). There is also a Caution-tape Reel that snaps on to ZipWall poles that make an emergency site immediately confined, sectioned off, and safe. The Side Clamps and foam rails are the only way to go if you want to set up a professional, tight, literally instant wall.

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Attaches to Foam RailTM and presses plastic sheathing firmly against wall. Requires Foam RailTM accessory, sold seperately

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8/31/2011

Shur-Line 06640C Twist-N-Reach Roller Cover Frame Review

Shur-Line 06640C Twist-N-Reach Roller Cover Frame
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I bought one to do an accent wall in my house. I used it and loved it. The locking doesn't lock very strongly so as you manhandle the roller you can unlock it fairly easily, but as long as you pay attention it is the most amazing and convenient tool I've used to paint yet.

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TWIST N REACH ROLLER FRAME - Paint the entire room without a ladder ~ No bending-no stretching-no poles ~ No slip hold-tite cage ~ Handle starts at 16"-extends to 24-1/2" ~ and even further to reach up to 34"

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6/16/2011

ZipWall 4PL Plus Kit with Carry Bag, 4-Pack Review

ZipWall 4PL Plus Kit with Carry Bag, 4-Pack
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I am a contractor who does a wide variety of home remodeling and repairs. 99% of the time it is an occupied home and my goal is to leave their residence the same if not cleaner than when I came. When it came to dust control I was trying everything because tape was not cutting it. Try to tape a plastic sheet to an acoustical ceiling! Then I heard about Zipwall and began my search. I found them on the internet but being an instant gratification person I went from store to store trying to find them and then I bought a 4 pack set. I was so impressed by the ease of it that I bought a second set (from another location because the store I had originally purchase the set from was sold out) and the side clamp sets as well. The foam rail is a must if you want to seal the top of the plastic on an acoustical ceiling. It conforms to the popcorn and helps to seal it out. Now it is not 100% dust free but it is a dramatic improvement over anything else I have tried. Oh yeah, do not use the thin painters plastic. A good breeze through the house and it will rip apart due to having the plastic taut. Experiance teaches you those things. Sorry about going on and on but they help me make my customers happy so I am happy. If I have any work to do in a house I bring them on my truck. In fact I am getting set to purchase another 4 pack because I am finding that as my job get larger so do my dust control needs. The only reason this did not get 5 stars is due to the price, not the performance of the product. It gets a tad heavy on the pocket book when you need 4 sets or more. Although it has not detoured me from getting more of them when I can. lol A thing we also use them for is when we are painting rooms with a sprayer in an occuped residence we make a box at the door way, rosin paper on the floor and another box/room outside with the zippers on both so we can enter and leave while spray is in the air and not have it travel outside of our containment area. Sorry for the long, long review, I could go on more if my wife wasn't saying "Enough allready" lol

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The ZipWall 4PL 4-Pack Plus Kit with Carry Bag will help you create a small, temporary dust barrier in just a few minutes without using tape, staples, furring strips, or ladders. The ideal starter set for contractors, maintenance crews, and home owners, this kit includes everything you need to create a secure dust barrier in your workspace, including a convenient, heavy-duty Carry Bag that can hold up to 12 poles.
With the kit, one person can create a sturdy barrier in a matter of minutes.View larger.Ideal for a Wide Range of Construction ProjectsThe system is ideal for a wide variety of projects that create dust or other potentially harmful debris. These include demolition, drywall work, plaster repairs, insulation installation, sanding/painting, chimney work, bath and kitchen renovation, and more.
Patented Design for Fast, Easy, Damage-Proof InstallationWith the ZipWall Spring Loaded Poles, you don't need tape, staples, glue, furring strips, or ladders to create a secure dust barrier for your job site.
ZipWall's patented design features a twist-locking pole that lets you raise the sheeting without a ladder, and spring loading inside the pole to keep the barrier under constant tension. Spring loading also lets you lift the pole to tuck the sheeting under it for easy setup and adjustments. You can even reposition the barrier with just a twist of the pole.
Each pole features a patented design that secures the sheeting to the top of the pole without tape; this lets you attach and raise the sheeting quickly and easily. The non-skid, non-marking material at the top of the pole grabs the ceiling, while the non-skid GripDisk keeps the foot of the pole locked in position. Each pole supports up to 110 pounds and can be used with barrier material up to eight mils thick.
Ideal for Use on Dropped Ceilings or when Running Negative/Positive Air PressureThe ZipWall Spring Loaded Poles are ideal for dropped ceilings because you can place them directly on the grid to create a tight seal without pushing the tiles out of position.
If you are renovating a clean room, hospital, or other space where negative or positive air pressure is required, the non-skid surface at the tops of the poles and non-skid GripDisks under the feet of the poles will keep the dust barrier securely in position.
Foam Rails for a Continuous, Tape-Free Dust SealThe 4PL 4-Pack Plus Kit gives you the option of creating a dust barrier using the included Foam Rail accessories. Once the barrier is up, just remove a head from a pole, snap on a Foam Rail, and raise the pole into position to seal the plastic along the ceiling. Overlap the Foam Rails slightly, and you'll ensure a continuous, dust-tight seal along the entire ceiling with no more damaging furring strips.
Foam Rails also work great on dropped ceilings because you can place them directly on the ceiling's grid to create a tight seal without pushing the ceiling tiles out of position.
Create a Doorway Easily with the Standard Self-Adhesive ZippersWith the included Standard Zippers, you can create a doorway anywhere in plastic sheeting. Use one zipper for a simple doorway or place two zippers side by side to create a wide roll-up doorway. The wide doorway makes it easy to move equipment and building materials in and out, while still maintaining a dust-tight seal when closed.
Works with All ZipWall ProductsAlthough the ZipWall 4PL Plus Kit gives you everything you need to create a small, sealed workspace, you can also purchase each of the kit's individual components to set up larger workspaces. If you are working with cathedral or vaulted ceilings, you can also purchase the ZipWall 20-foot KT-20 poles.
Protect Children and Property from Lead-Dust ContaminationProviding a dust-tight seal around worksites is very important, especially when doing demolition or when renovating an older home that has lead paint. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that dust be contained when as little as six square feet of lead paint is disturbed in homes or facilities where there are children under six years old.
Go to www.epa.gov/lead to get details on the latest lead-safety rules and lead-safe work practices. New EPA laws are an important reason to keep a ZipWall Barrier System on hand.
What's in the BoxZipWall 4PL Plus Kit with four ZipWall 12-foot Spring Loaded Poles, two ZipWall Foam Rails, ZipWall Standard Zippers, 12-Pole capacity Carry Bag, and all necessary adapters, plates, and tethers.

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6/09/2011

ZipWall KT20 20-Feet Pole and Jack, 2-Pack Review

ZipWall KT20 20-Feet Pole and Jack, 2-Pack
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Zipwall is a great product. Used the product on a couple of jobs and wished i had it sooner as easy as described. A little pricey but I think its worth it and the customers liked the foct that the dust and elements were more controlled.

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KT20 Features: -Each ZipWallKit 20 package (KT20) contains two 20 foot Spring Loaded poles (SLPs) and accessories for each pole. The Kit 20 is ideal for creating dust barriers where ceiling heights are up to 20 . Importantly, you can do this without the use of tape or staples, ladders, hydraulic jacks or scaffolding. Consider this example: A 60 foot long, 19 foot high barrier that takes 9 hours to complete with conventional methods. It also requires an expensive hydraulic jack to raise the barrier sheeting. With the ZipWallsystem, the same barrier can be completed by two people in about 10 minutes without a hydraulic jack. What s more, no tape means no costly repairs to painted surfaces. The Kit 20 poles extend from 5 2to 20 feet. Poles should be placed every 8' to 10' or closer if there is a lot of air movement. . -The ZipWallDust Barrier System is patented and has many advantages over conventional methods. The twist-locking pole lets you raise the sheeting without a ladder. The non-skid, non-marking material at the top grabs the ceiling, while the non-skid GripDisk under the foot keeps the pole locked in position at the floor. Spring Loading lets you lift the pole to tuck the sheeting underneath for easy setup. It also maintains constant tension on the barrier, to compensate for movement at the ceiling or at the floor if the poles are bumped, or if there is a lot of air movement. . -All ZipWall poles are ideal for dropped ceilings. Spring Loading automatically adjusts the pole height to compensate for any movement of the grid during setup. Just place the poles so the tops push against the grid, then follow the grid until you ve contained the area.. -Kit 20 poles can accept any plastic or cloth sheeting up to 8 mils thick and can support up to 110 lbs. Kit 20 poles work with all ZipWall accessories including: Foam Rails, Side Clamps and self adhesive zippers and more.. Additional Information

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5/18/2011

Leviton 107-05224-0SP Combo 2-Single Pole Switch, Brown Review

Leviton 107-05224-0SP Combo 2-Single Pole Switch, Brown
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Leviton products always deliver. Hubble is comparable or better than Leviton but their range of products is a little different.

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Heavy Duty Specification Grade. 2 single pole switches. Accepts up to No. 10 conductors. Break off fins for 2 circuit conversion. Switches can be wired independent of each other or on common feed. 15A 120 277V AC; 1 2 HP 120V; 2 HP 240V. UL listed. See pa

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5/06/2011

Wooster Brush R055 Sherlock Extension Pole, 4-8 Feet Review

Wooster Brush R055 Sherlock Extension Pole, 4-8 Feet
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I purchased this handle to replace one that came with the point and paint pad. This handle was twice the quality I expected and did a great job. We were able to reach the soffit of our house and paint it with ease from the ground. It is usaable with rollers, scrub brushes, etc. It is definatly a keeper.

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Made with a hexagonal aluminum inner pole and rugged fiberglass outer pole, the Wooster Brush 6-to-8-foot sherlock adjustable paint roller extension pole prevents twisting. It easily adjusts in six-inch increments with a touch of the thumb, then locks securely in place. The universal zinc die-cast threaded tip works with all popular tools.

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