The EHT staff spent a few days in Chicago in October at the 2013 Remodeling Show/Deck Expo. We were on the lookout for new products and interesting technologies. And we found some. Here are a few highlights we saw at this year’s convention. ClipStone ClipStone is a stone veneer you can install yourself with simple […]
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The New Home Depot Pro App
Post sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions are my own. Professional contractors who do business at the Home Depot have a slick new smart-phone app to make life in the construction biz a little easier. The new Home Depot Pro app lets you interface with Home Depot while on the job site. […]
Fixing Rot on Wooden Windows
Wood rot is caused by a type of fungus that destroys wood. It is as damaging as termite or other insect infestation, and can wreak havoc on wooden windows. If the windows aren’t maintained with paint, caulk and glazing, then wood rot can take hold and completely ruin the casing. However, in some cases you […]
New Video: Installing Bellaforté Shake Roofing
This synthetic shake roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes looks like real wood but lasts for decades without maintenance. — M. Weber
DIY Roof Inspection Tips
Our friends at GAF, North America’s largest Roofing Manufacturer based in New Jersey, offers these tips for how to get your roof ready for the cold winter. 1. Start off by checking the roof framing structure to make sure it is not compromised. Visually scan the roof for any sagging or uneven […]
Inventor & Engineer Burt Weinstein Dies at Age 87
Celebrated for his groundbreaking woodworking jigs and more, Burt Weinstein has sadly passed away. You’re reading about it here because Mr. Weinstein was a friend of Extreme How-To. We met with him at a number of trade shows where he would personally demonstrate the very woodworking jigs that he designed for General Tools & Instruments. […]
Right Ladder, Right Job
The following is a guest blog post courtesy of Dave Francis, National Safety Director for Little Giant Ladders. As the National Safety Director for an American ladder manufacturer, I travel all over country performing free safety training sessions, so I hear a lot of stories about ladder accidents and injuries. Recently I heard about a […]
CORE Power Lok Lawn Equipment — Muscle without the Mess
Lightweight, powerful and eco-friendly, CORE’s Power Lok 40-volt cordless lawn equipment offers a split boom for various attachments including a string trimmer, hedge trimmer and blower. Unlike other split-boom products, the Power Lok utilizes CORE’s proprietary motor that eliminates the need for gas by combining a multi-layered circuit board with a state-of-the-art power cell. The result is […]
Horse First, Then Cart: New Energy Star Guidelines for Windows & Doors
In the South we have the expression: “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” It reminds us to keep things in the right order, to avoid confusion, because when things get mixed up they don’t work well. When it comes to windows and doors, the latest Energy Star regulations may be putting the cart before […]
New Sanders for your Next Project
Sanding is the foundation of any finishing project—or refinishing project. Whether you’re removing an old finish or preparing a piece of fine furniture, just about any project that involves wood requires sanding. For very large jobs like refinishing a floor, you’ll need to rent a large walk-behind drum and disc sander. But for most carpentry […]