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It's time for a Contractor Smackdown! In the ring today, we have lithium ion versus NiCad cordless tool batteries. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, but which one will win the day? You won't know until you read more to find out! Here's a quick look at each type of battery and in which...

In continuing with the tradition started by Mrs. Margit Star, Bob Ryan & Steve Serowik are presenting Dennis Arsenault with a Rolex Watch celebrating his 40th Anniversary with the company.

When it comes to adding fire retardant materials to a project, common options that are considered are Smoke & Sound Seal or Firestop. But though the fact that they have something to do with fire control is obvious, how they work and in what circumstances they work best is less clear. Generally...

When your crew is out on a job site, do you wish you could differentiate them from everyone else out there? One option you have available now is custom branded jackets. We've worked with our supplier, Pyramex Safety, to find the best possible, most versatile jackets for your crew. This allows you...

When you're working on cleaning up the job site, OSHA's new dust collector regulations can make that process more complicated than before. Simply sweeping the floor may not get all the fine dust and dirt off of it, while using an air compressor will simply blow it around more. The regulations mean...

When you're having to track tools on a job site or across multiple locations, how do you keep everything straight? The developers at DeWalt have come up with a trio of new tools that work together to solve your tool tracking needs. The Tool Connect system allows you to use Tool Connect products,...

In continuing with the tradition started by Mrs. Margit Star, Bob Ryan & Steve Serowik are presenting Paul Samardak with a Rolex Watch celebrating his 40th Anniversary with the company.

If you're getting ready to invest in a ladder for your home or business, you want to make sure you're making a good investment that will meet all your needs. But how do you determine which ladder is the right one for your needs? One popular option is a platform ladder, which provides you with a...

When you're hanging and mudding drywall, the quality of the finished project is directly impacted by the materials that are used. But when your crew is trying to get a job done quickly, sorting through a wide range of corner bead can be a time-consuming task. Fortunately, the engineers at ...

Though OSHA's new airborne silica regulations went into effect on September 23, a Labor Department memo dated three days prior stated that no penalties should be issued by compliance officers if employers were showing a good-faith effort to meet the regulations. Companies that did not appear to be...