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Reuben Saltzman

My favorite tool: the Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver

About eighteen months ago, I started using a Milwaukee 1/4" hex impact driver in place of both a drill and an electric screwdriver, and I've fallen head over heels in...
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New Water Heater Energy Standards

On April 16th, new energy efficiency standards from the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) go into effect for water heaters.
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Buying a new model home? Find out when your warranty begins.

I asked Kurt to write this guest post as a warning for anyone buying a new construction model home, or as a heads-up for anyone who already owns a model...
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Two closet makeover tips

My two pieces of advice are to add automatic lighting to your closet if you don't already have it, and to consider hiring out the reorganization of your closet. Don't...
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Saddle valves: cheap, easy, and wrong

I blogged about how saddle valves are illegal products in Minnesota nearly five years ago, and it's time for an update on that topic with some more information.
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Using an infrared camera to find an overloaded circuit

With an infrared camera, all it takes is a quick scan of the panel to see if there are any hot spots.
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Controlling Window Condensation

The bottom line is that there are only two variables to window condensation: indoor humidity and window temperature. To prevent condensation, these need to be controlled.
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DIY urinal installation, my tale of woe

I rarely tell personal stories, but here goes one. I’m sure any good plumber could have installed a urinal in a few hours, but I’m not a good plumber.
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