I just stumbled across this on the Home Depot site. Rigid Tools is offering a lifetime warranty (for the original owner of the tool). This warranty even covers batteries! I’ll say it again, you can even get new batteries. (a lifetime of free replacement batteries).

Rigid makes a very nice power tool and provides it at a fair price. The lifetime warranty on the tool will definitely sway me in my next purchase.

LIFETIME SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR RIDGID® HAND HELD POWER TOOLS, STATIONARY POWER TOOLS AND PNEUMATIC TOOLS

In addition to the 3-Year Limited Service Warranty currently included with RIDGID® Brand Hand Held Power Tools Stationary Power Tools, and Pneumatic Tools, purchasers of these products may elect for a limited time to receive a free Lifetime Service Agreement. To accept this Lifetime Service Agreement, you must register your product and submit proof of purchase as described below. The Lifetime Service Agreement provides the original owner of qualifying RIDGID® Brand tools a lifetime of free replacement batteries, free service and free replacement parts subject to the limitations set forth below.

The Lifetime Service Agreement is available free of charge, for a limited time on all RIDGID® Brand hand held power tools, stationary power tools and pneumatic tools, subject to the terms and conditions stated below. Customers have 90 days from date of purchase to register tools for the Lifetime Service Agreement.

PROOF OF PURCHASE (RECEIPT AND ORIGINAL UPC CODE) WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN REGISTERING

REGISTER YOUR TOOLS THROUGH RIDGID.COM TO ACCEPT THE RIDGID® BRAND LIFETIME SERVICE AGREEMENT

To accept the RIDGID® Brand Lifetime Service Agreement, you must register your qualifying RIDGID® Brand Hand Held Power Tool, Stationary Power Tool or Pneumatic Tool within 90 days after purchase. For expedited handling, register by logging on to www.ridgid.com, click on “Support,” then “Product Registration,” and choose the appropriate product category to be led through the registration process. You may also register by US mail - simply complete a registration form found at point of purchase, then mail the card together with a copy of your store receipt and the original UPC from the package of the qualifying product to: RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service, PO Box 1427, Anderson, SC 29622.

All registrations must be made under the name of an individual person. Within approximately 6-8 weeks after completion of the registration process, you will receive confirmation via email or US mail that will include your Lifetime Service Agreement Identification Number. Keep track of this number as you will need it in order to obtain service for your product under the Lifetime Service Agreement. A Lifetime Service Agreement card will be mailed to you; this will also include your Lifetime Service Agreement Identification Number.

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The highly rated HGTV series “Carter Can” is back for another season and casting for a talented and dynamic ON-AIR handyman!

You will be working with a construction team headed by host Carter Oosterhouse to help the selected families plan and implement a small-scale renovation that transforms into a big “wow”.

Handymen should be prepared to make miracles happen on a small budget and have the know-how, creativity and imagination to assist with home improvement projects and help brainstorm cool custom construction projects specific to the homeowners’ situations and personalities.

Handymen must have a great ‘can do’ attitude along with a personable and outgoing personality. On-camera or behind-the-scenes home design TV experience is a huge plus. The position starts in June and there is a professional salary.

If you are interested please click this link:
http://www.gotcast.com/casting-calls/HGTV-On-Air-Handyman/50470

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Home Depot Discount Code: APRILSAVINGS28

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Realtors often post pictures where nothing is clear. I would argue that they would be better off by not posting the photo rather than posting the dark depressing looking version.

Realtors, listen up… There is a simple fix and it is free. Just about any photo management and/or editing program has these simple fixes in the program. I use a free product from Google named Picasa. You simply import the picture into Picasa and double click the thumbnail of the photo. This will open up a window with a menu on the left where the first tab is “Basic Fixes”. Be sure you are on that tab. The bottom option on that menu is titled “Fill Light”. It is a simple slider. Drag it to the right and you will be amazed that it appears that you are turning on the lights. You won’t believe how well this works with virtually any photo.

When fixing a picture in this way, I like to show people the extreme difference. Take a look at the before picture below.
BEFORE

AFTER

This is the exact same file with nothing done except for the simple “Fill Light” adjustment. When you are done, “Export” your revised file for upload.

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I purchased an iPhone a couple of weeks ago after finally deciding it was time for a new phone (a child’s toy phone had more features than my 6 year old phone).

The iPhone has been a huge help in my day to day when I am on a job site. There have been many reviews of the iPhone, so I will not cover all of the features that it has. CNet does a great job with their comprehensive iPhone review.

There are many features that I find highly useful when working on a project and, as with most apple projects, they are simple to use.

1. Notes: I use the notes function to keep a shopping list for each project that I have going. This certainly beats the scraps of paper that would go through the wash, or simply get lost after half of the items were purchased. I pull out my phone when at my home center and can knock everything off efficiently.
2. Camera: The camera can be used in many ways. In the simplest form, it is nice for documenting the progress of a project. Everyone loves the before and after photo. As a tool, the camera function of the iPhone can be used when you are pulling apart a wall and need to document the location of wiring, plumbing, etc. It is easy to forget these things and a simple photographic reference can’t be beat.
3. Web Browser: On just about any project, you will need to reference certain things. Some of the more common ones are the rough opening dimensions for appliances and in other cases, you might need to look up the code required for certain things such as toilet clearance. The browser puts the web at your fingertips and with the unlimited data plan provide by AT&T, you don’t have to worry about added cost.
4. iTunes: What would a job be without a little music to keep you sane. When working alone, a little music in your ear can really help to keep your spirits up and your work pace moving forward.
5. Weather: Working on your timeline, or project plan? Weather plays a critical role and can help you plan your week accordingly
6. Calculator: Use the calculator… human error is minimized.
7. Phone: Oh yeah, this is actually a phone. This tools is an obvious must and I don’t need to say much about how much of a necessity this is on any job site.
8. Email: It is great to be able to truly stay in touch. I am most impressed with the email functions of the iPhone. It is essentially taking a snap shot of your email and provides you with virtually full functionality with a simple app. I don’t have to worry about pulling a message from the server and wondering what device it is located on. The email application interacts in a way that makes sense.

I would recommend the iPhone to anyone who is on a job site. If you can afford to bite the bullet of about $400 and $59 (minimum) a month, go for it.

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Take a look at this great tool.

stair calculator

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We just purchased a house in Orchard Park NY and it will be available for rent on March 1st. It is a 3 bedrooom, 1 bathroom ranch with a very large yard. The home is in the Orchard Park school district and is close to everything. 2931 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY. Click the link below for more information.

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Can you tell me what it means by hot water heat, baseboard heat. Is that old school? Also about how much do you think it would cost to put central air in a 2000 sq ft house?

Hot water heat uses hot water heated by a boiler. It is usually referenced as “hot water” or “baseboard” in a listing. Here is a picture of a modern “baseboard” unit.

When the home is older (approx. pre 1950), the hot water heat might reference a little older setup with cast iron radiators.

Both of these would be referenced by a Realtor as “Hot water heat”.

The cost for central air would depend a lot on the current setup. If it is a newer home with “forced air”, the cost might be $1500-$2500. If it is a forced air setup, there is already ductwork and a blower unit so there is no need to add those items. If it is hot water heat, they would need to put in new ductwork throughout the house. This is a pretty expensive proposition and I would expect that it be in excess of $5,000 for that job.

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Enjoy! (or not)

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House for Sale - West Seneca, NY.

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