Archive for the “Holiday Gifts for Home Improvement” Category

How would you like to win a Cordless Roofing Nailer System?

Would you like to win one of Duo-Fast’s award-winning Cordless Roofing Systems? Until January 1,2012 you can register to win a cordless roofing system by Duofast.  You only need to fill out a short survey to enter,  www.duo-fastconstruction.com.

Kobalt Unveils Its Cordless and Corded Power Tools at NYC Event

Already on store shelves in your local Lowe’s, the new line of power tools unveiled to the media in New York City is available for purchase now.  While at the event Extreme How-To online editor, Hal Jones was able to try out the 18 Volt recip saw, the 18v drill and the drill/driver.  Our team had fun building a “corn hole game.” A game that has been popular in the midwest and is making its way into the Deep South.  I will only say this about the competition, our team relied on  Southern efficiency and Northern hospitality to cement our fourth place finish.

For a more detailed tool review, Extreme How-To is currently reviewing one of Kobalt’s Ceramic Tile Saws. Also check out the new innovative screwdriver Kobalt has released for Christmas. https://www.kobalttools.com/

10 Winners of Lee Valley Gift Certificates Announced Today

Congratulations to all of September’s Lee Valley Gift Certificate Winners.  Winners may use their Gift Certificates at any Lee Valley Store, its catalog, or order directly from the Lee Valley Website, http://www.leevalley.com. September’s winners are Read More…

Husqvarna Adds Extreme Blower to Its Lineup, I Call it “The Beast,” the 580BTS with 1000+CFM

Husqvarna Adds Extreme Blower to Its Lineup, I Call it “The Beast,” the 580BTS with 1000+CFM
With the addition of the Husqvarna 580BTS, Husqy lays claim to the most powerful blower on the planet.  Wouldn’t you know that just a few months after testing and reviewing the top of the line blowers, Husqvarna would rewrite the performance standard for commercial blowers. I would even think about changing the  580BTS tag to 580 BST, as in short for Beast.  The 380 Model is no Read More…

Husqvarna Unveils Its New R&D Facility In Charlotte, North Carolina

Husqvarna Unveils Its New R&D Facility In Charlotte, North Carolina
Commitment to research and development is a commitment to the future. Husqvarna’s OPE division has unveiled its state of the art R&D Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The new facility will allow engineers and designers to come to market quicker with advancements and improvements to Husqvarna’s broad range of outdoor power equipment.  I was lucky enough Read More…