The garage door is the largest moving object in the home. When installed properly, they give many years of uninterrupted service. Occasionally, they need repair or maintenance to keep functioning properly. One of the common issues homeowners face with garage doors is torsion springs. These springs allow the door to move up and down smoothly. [...]
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It is becoming more and more common to install solar panels on roofs in order to obtain green electricity, but not all roofs are equally suitable. Scientists from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have launched a tool that uses the actual conditions to determine the maximum possible magnitude of solar incidence – in a whole [...]
i-lighting™, the leading manufacturer of easy-to-install, reliable and cost-effective interior and exterior lighting applications, has introduced a new Landscape Lighting System that utilizes a “Lighting Simplified” wiring design enabling simple installations at nearly any outdoor location. Installed stand-alone or in conjunction with the company’s DeckLighting™ System, the new Landscape Lighting System easily plugs together with [...]
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MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to expand its Hammer Drill line with the introduction of the 5376-20 ½” Hammer Drill. Featuring an 8 Amp Motor for, the 5376-20 is the most powerful single speed hammer drill in its class, delivering 0-2,800 RPMs and 0-48,000 BPMs. “Hammer Drill users demand maximum durability because [...]
MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its Hand Tool offering with the introduction of five pump pliers that feature a new-to-world reaming head for easier and more efficient deburring of pipe. The new additions include 8”, 10” and 12” Quick Adjust Reaming Pliers designed with the Electrician in mind, as well as 10” and [...]
MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its Hand Tool offering with the introduction of the industry’s first 6 in 1 Combination Pliers and Long-Nose Pliers. In addition to standard pliers applications, the innovative new tools can be used for reaming pipe, cutting wire, stripping wire and making loops. The 6 in 1 Combination Pliers [...]
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The latest addition to Klein Tools, Inc.’s Steel Construction product line is the new 10″ Adjustable Spud Wrench (Cat. No. 3227). This versatile 10″ Adjustable Alignment Wrench is perfect for lining up holes and tightening nuts on structural steel but also tough enough for heavy construction projects, such as bridgework. The large jaw opening (1-5/16″) [...]
2011 is the 32nd anniversary of Reroof America, a leading roof repair and replacement contractor with 10 offices across North America. Reroof America has a long history of customer satisfaction that dates back to its founding in 1979 and has primarily focused on the roof siding and gutter replacement for residential and commercial applications in [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released updated remediation (pdf) guidance for homeowners with problem drywall. The guidance calls for the replacement of all: problem drywall; smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms; electrical distribution components, including receptacles, switches and circuit [...]
Larson King, LLP (www.larsonking.com) has started a class action lawsuit against Uponor, Inc. and Weil-McLain for plumbing systems sold under the trade names Multicor and AlumiPex. The case alleges that the plastic pipe used in these systems was falsely labeled as meeting National Sanitation Foundation (“NSF”) Standard 61, the standard for drinking water plumbing components. [...]