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Tool Tips - April 2013

April 19, 2013
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Simple flange removal, Hand off the heavy lifting, Clear the lunch stoppage
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Tool Tips - March 2013

March 15, 2013
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When working on tub or shower faucets, most of the time you remove the cartridge and have to either look for it in your work van or drive somewhere to get the cartridge.
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Tool Tips — February 2013

February 13, 2013
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Perfect sizing for pipe insulation, easier quick-to-connect fittings and sticky notes for a cleaner jobsite.
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Tool Tips — January 2013

January 15, 2013
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Running control wires in a wall that has a double ceiling, multiple plates or fire stops can be frustrating.


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Tool Tips - December 2012

December 1, 2012
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Sealing tub overflow gaskets
Searching for the Buffalo box
Cleaning small copper fittings
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Tool Tips - November 2012

November 1, 2012
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Shower screw extensions
Adhesive removal from skin
No-mess caulk
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Tool Tips - October 2012

October 1, 2012
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Navigation by chain
Garbage disposal
Drainage nipple
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Tool Tips - September 2012

September 1, 2012
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Portable solar power
Unclogging drinking fountain drains
Uses of pot holders
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Tool Tips - August 2012

August 1, 2012
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Clear grease
Freeze-away stud remover
Sticking gate valve help
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Tool Tips - July 2012

July 1, 2012
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Tool kit tip
Keeping copper stubouts clean
Cast-iron warmup
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