Chris McCormack is a man on a mission. His new business, Space Vac, is dedicated to reducing the costs of storage, transportation and handling of bulky textile, foam and soft furnishing products. Vacuum packing machines from Space Vac provide a secure protective plastic covering from which most of the air is removed. This substantially shrinks the volume of blankets, fleeces, towels, duvets, pillows, curtains, soft toys, cushions, mattresses and...
Spa-like master bathroom From the Italian glass tiles to radiant heat towel racks to the strategically place window that allow light to flood in without sacrificing privacy, the master bathroom typifies these eco-modern homes in Bend, Oregon. Originally uploaded by Ad HOC : Words + Ideas
Turn it on and see the light with this Mini Maglite. Just twist the flashlight head and you can change the beam from spot to flood, positioning the light exactly where you need it. Anodized inside and out for improved corrosion resistance and durability, this flashlight features a self-cleaning switch that virtually eliminates oxidation. The high grade O-rings at each opening ensure resistance to water and shock while the low resistance circuitry...
his is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. If you’ve bought reconditioned tools before, you know well what an incredible deal they are. And if you haven’t, this is an awesome set to start with and will save you literally hundreds of dollars. Everything in this kit, from the...
PBS&J announced the release of a new, no-cost beta version of Flood Map Desktop (FMD), the newest member of its popular suite of regional watershed management software products and solutions. FMD provides FEMA flood mapping partners with all the necessary tools to quickly and efficiently complete their Map Modernization projects. An extension for ESRI’s ArcGIS 9.1 desktop software, FMD resides on the user’s desktop and requires no...
A reciprocating saw is arguably the carpenter’s most versatile and valuable power saw. There’s virtually no building material it can’t cut, if it’s fitted with a high-quality blade. Unfortunately the market is flooded with cheap recip saw blades that become dull after just a few minutes. And using dull blades puts extra strain on you and the saw’s motor, leading to sloppy cuts and potentially dangerous accidents. Thankfully...
Whether it’s standing on its base, wrapped around a pipe, or hanging from a rafter, the flexible neck on DeWalt’s 18-volt floodlight helps illuminate work from any angle. Twist it; bend it; wrap it; or snake it around corners; the thing puts light exactly where you need it the most, wherever you are, in tight quarters, up high, and down low. A great accompaniment to any of DeWalt’s 18-volt tools, the light uses the same battery...