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A lot of manufacturers are pushing into the sub-compact market. Bosch has a 12 volt lineup and, more recently, DeWALT released its own cordless, compact series. Porter Cable is also a contender, unveiling their own 12 volt set last August, and they were kind enough to let us try them out. We’ve already reviewed the new 12v Clamp Saw, and today we have the pleasure of reviewing the Porter Cable 12v Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver.

Porter Cable 12v Compact Tool Kit Review

I’m a big fan of this compact set. Porter Cable has done a great job keeping these tools lightweight and versatile. The

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Last year we wrote a whole series on installing spray foam insulation in our basement. As part of the research for that project, we compared a variety of basement insulation options, including closed cell spray foam, rigid foam board insulation, cellulose, and the staple of most homes — fiberglass batts.

Insulation options are generally compared by “R-value“, which is a measure of heat transfer. R-value is always proportional to the thickness of the insulation, usually as described in inches. For example, most closed cell spray foams provide between R6-R7 per inch. Tradi

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A Wayland, Mass. man was felled by a piece of ice as big as a desk this weekend when he was trying to clear an ice dam from his roof. This winter’s weather has created a perfect storm for ice dams—a ridge of ice that builds up along the edge of a roof trapping melting snow and causing water to leak into the home. “The heavy snow followed by days of cold weather across much of the northern U.S. has created perfect conditions for ice damming, and it’s no surprise this has been a record year for them,” says Tom Bullnow, senior director of technical services for the National Roofing Contractors Association.

Ice dams are formed when the sun and heat from the attic melt snow on the upper parts of the roof. The melt Read full article…