09.29.08
Posted in Remodeling at 6:26 pm by Administrator
John Zumwalt, Sacramento, California
Licensed California Contractor, General Engineering & Building Contractor and in business for more than 21 years.
Remodeling your kitchen and dining room area can be a scary and intimidating job. Many find that it can be an overwhelming task that can become quite expensive. If you take the time to plan and organize your thoughts about this project, you will be amazed by what you can accomplish.
First you need to determine your budget. Kitchen and dining room remodels can have budgets ranging from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. The prices can vary dramatically. Your material cost will largely determine your final budget, so pay special attention to the material you choose for your project. Also, labor costs can affect some of your choices for material. Some materials, like tile, hardwood floors, granite counters, crown molding, base borders, etc. can be labor intensive. These costs should be considered when you are planning your remodel and choosing material.
A good idea is to break this big project down into small parts or categories. Make final decisions about each category individually and then review them together insuring that you are maintaining the look you desire throughout the entire project. For example, you could choose categories like, cabinetry, flooring, countertops, appliances, and custom finishing’s. Do your homework. Find samples of things you like. Look through magazines, search the internet, go to hardware stores, you can even get ideas from visiting new construction home sites and touring their showrooms.
Next, you need to decide what parts of the project you want to do yourself. You can actually save a great deal of money doing most of the work yourself. You can find great deals on every power tool you would need to successfully handle any job. Power tools are competitively priced and shipped right to your home from most online stores.
Finally you want to decide the about some of the finishing touches like kitchen furniture and dining room furniture. Sometimes a kitchen island will work nicely and provide additional counter space. Also, many families are adding computer spaces to their kitchen. We like to have our children doing homework and searching the internet in the kitchen area where we are cooking and spending time together. A computer area in kitchen is very helpful. My wife also uses the kitchen computer for recipes, email, to check nutritional values and other important information.
Remember that the kitchen and dining room area for most families is where much of their everyday life happens. Take the time to make it a special place and a wonderful room. Make it an important part of your home where you make many happy lifelong memories.
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09.26.08
Posted in Senco at 2:21 pm by Administrator
READ all about the SENCO and TyRex changes in the DuraSpin systems! You can call or log on for more information about the DuraSpin Screw Systems!
INTRODUCING TYREX – THE COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT FOR DURASPIN
TyRex Means Business!
Rex Commercial Tools and Fasteners, LLC manufactures professional-grade tools, fasteners and accessories worldwide for commercial trade professionals who demand superior performance and durability on the job. Rex offers the user-preferred TyRex™ brand, which features auto-feed screw systems, the TyTrak™ gas-powered fastening system and PneuScrew™ ballistic nail-screw hybrid fasteners.
Rex is a sister division of Senco Products, Inc., where for over 50 years, innovation has been our hallmark. With the development of the first integrated collated screw fastening tool, we have been at the forefront of the industry, creating superior tools for the professional. Our impressive track record of innovative products is born from our passion for understanding the needs of our primary user, the commercial tradesman. This dedication to improving products begins in the field, where the TyRex™ development team calls direct to job sites. In the field, the team learns first-hand how to improve our products to help professionals increase their productivity.
Commitment to excellence is apparent in every product we offer. Our development team, sales team and customer service department is dedicated to helping the professional commercial tradesman increase productivity and minimize down-time. TyRex™…Join the Evolution!
If you need more information about these changes, click here.
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Posted in Makita Products at 5:25 am by Administrator
MAKITA Releases their NEW CORDLESS COMBO KIT PACKS PRO POWER
AND PRO SPEED IN AN ULTRA-COMPACT DESIGN!
The Makita LCT203W Combo Kit includes Compact Driver-Drill and Impact Driver and you can find it at GotGreatTools.com!
Check out this great article about these new hot power tools from Makita!
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09.24.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 7:03 pm by Administrator
I found this great article on the STAFDA website. It has lots of stats about the econonic slow down in the construction marketplace. The data shows an overall slow down in the housing construction industry, but some regional slow downs in the commercial markets. Check it out!
http://www.stafda.org/newsletterarchiveitem.php?item=current
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Posted in Uncategorized at 6:55 pm by Administrator
Choose the right trigger system from Senco and other major manufacturers for your specific power tool needs!
Sequential Actuation Trigger (also known as restrictive trigger or trigger fire)
operates in the following a sequence – depress the safety element at the nose of tool against the work surface then pull the trigger. After each fastener is driven, release the trigger and lift the tool off the work surface before starting the sequence again. This trigger is recommended and acceptable for most applications.
Contact Actuation Trigger (also known as dual action, bounce or bottom fire)
operates in the following sequence- pull the trigger first and keep the trigger pulled while moving the tool along the work surface with a bouncing motion, depressing the safety element at the nose of the tool against the work surface where the fastener is to be driven. This trigger is recommended for use by trained professionals only in high production or volume applications.
If you need further information or have additional questions, please click here, GotGreatTools.com!
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09.23.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:16 pm by Administrator
In today’s competitive marketplace, buying the right power tools for your jobs is key to your success. With the housing slump and overall economic slowdown, profit margins on most jobs are tight and bids are highly competitive. Most contractors can’t afford to make a mistake in purchasing power tools from the wrong manufacturer. Buying proven quality products from established manufacturers with quality control and excellent guarantees will help insure that your jobs get done safely and efficiently. Most importantly, it will help you improve your bottom line.
Many online power tool companies offer most major brands, like Makita, Senco, MK Diamond, Bosch, Skil, Hitachi, and so on. They have proven quality, experience and they stand behind their tools with important manufacturer guarantees. These leading manufacturers for power tools offer everything from saws, nailers, staplers, cordless tools, drills, and many more. Anything you could need for your construction needs can be found online, but don’t be fooled by the knock off’s. Some stores offer brands that look like a leading manufacturer. They may even have the same color scheme, but they do not offer the same quality and guarantees as the industry leaders.
Make sure you are buying from a reputable store with knowledgeable employees who can help you find the right tool for your specific job. For example, knowing which saw to purchase makes the difference in the profitability of your job, not to mention the easy of use and safety as you work with that tool. Some online store are owned and operated by contractors with decades of experience in the power tool industry. So in today’s competitive marketplace, make sure you are buying the “real” and proven tools made by industry leaders and make sure that you are buying them from an online power tool store who knows your business.
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John Zumwalt, Sacramento, California
