Tools and Home Repair

Charges 9.6, 12.0, 14.4, and 18-volt NiCad battery packs Charges batteries in under 90 minutes Rough and tough plastic construction Weighs 14.7 ounces Includes a 2-year warranty Product DescriptionFirestorm, 9.6V – 18.0V, Fast Charger, Charges All Firestorm & Black & Decker Spring Loaded Style Batteries.Amazon.comThe convenience of using cordless tools can be compromised if you’re always standing around waiting for [...]  

The Makita LXT211 includes a hammer driver-drill and an impact driver. These cordless tools are powered by two 18-volt batteries. Keep reading to ...Contributor: D SwainPublished: Dec 16, 2009  

The Makita LCT203W combo kit is packaged with a driver-drill and an impact driver. Both tools offer various speeds. Keep reading to learn more about their features.Contributor: D SwainPublished: Dec 16, 2009  

When Porter-Cable expanded its line of professional-grade cordless power tools earlier this year, there was one model in particular that caught my attention. The Detail Sander PC-18DS is a versatile, high-performance orbital sander that's powered by an 18-volt battery, so there's no cord to restrict your movement or worry about sanding over. Being untethered is nice, but it's meaningless if the tool doesn't have the power to perform. No...  

Upright Vacuum Powerful 12 Amp Motor with MotorGuard to Eliminate Fan and Motor Damage Lightweight / Easy to Push and Easy to Carry Patented Swivel Casters Provide Effortless Maneuverability Stretch Hose and On Board Tools Product DescriptionWith a powerful 12-amp motor and HEPA filtration, this upright vacuum delivers the cleaning power you need to eliminate tough dirt and debris from [...]  

The Makita MAC2400 air compressor has an oil-lubricated pump, so it will run cooler and last longer. There are also two outputs, so you can use two air tools at once. Keep reading to ...Contributor: D SwainPublished: Dec 05, 2009  

The Makita LXT406 is a 4 piece cordless combo Kit. It includes a circular saw, hammerdrill, reciprocating saw, and flashlight. Keep reading to learn about some of these tools' features.Contributor: D SwainPublished: Dec 01, 2009  

Below, this press release just in from SKIL.  Earlier this year, we reviewed a SKIL 18V Combo Kit.  But the one that SKIL contacted me about has a pretty good price tag. SKIL 18 Volt 4-Tool Combo Kit, MSRP $99 at Lowe's The kit provides an exceptional value with a 2-speed drill/driver, multi-finishing sander, orbital jigsaw, flashlight and one battery, with additional batteries available starting at $49.97. All tools in the kit are also...  

KTAL3 in home repair scandal have jobs backWXVTAP - October 16, 2009 8:34 AM ET SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Three Shreveport workers who were fired in connection with a fraud investigation have their jobs ...3 in home repair scandal have jobs backNOLA.comall 21 news articles »  

Proactive Investors UKUPDATE 1-Homeserve shuts property repair unitsReutersLONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - British home insurance group Homeserve Plc (HSV.L) is to shut its two property repair businesses, as challenging marketing ...HomeServe to close its Remaining Emergency Service Operations, Home Property ...Proactive Investors UKHomeServe to close loss-making armsThe Press AssociationHomeserve to close UK emergency services unitsShareCastall 18...  

Seattle Post IntelligencerContradictions surround new Cuban home repair lawsExaminer.comAfter decades of trying to make do with their deteriorating homes, Cubans are now facing punishment for unlicensed repairs and modifications they've made to ...Cuba cracks down on unlicensed home improvementsThe Associated Pressall 161 news articles »  

John Moore Services Offers Heating and Air Conditioning Repair ServicePR Web (press release)John Moore Services is a renowned home repair company in Houston. They repair many home issues, but now they are able to offer heating and air conditioning ...  

Home Service Plus(R) Launches New Web Site and Online Scheduling ToolReutersAbout Home Service Plus® and CenterPoint Energy Home Service Plus® is CenterPoint Energy's non-regulated business providing repair plans, repair and ...and more »  

Rebuilding Together Houston Positively Impacts Community Through Home Repair ...ReutersRT - H`s Volunteer Home Repair Program, such as the fall work effort, alone has helped refurbish almost 5500 low-income Houston homes. ...  

Beach repair funding choppedThe News JournalCoburn's report cited a federal report that found shoreline risks could increase after renourishment projects, as businesses and home builders take ...and more »