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DeWalt new press tool

August 19, 2016

DeWalt’s new Press Tool is capable of pressing pipe fittings from 1/2” to 4” in copper and stainless-steel pipe.

Bosch self-leveling cross-line laser

August 19, 2016

Bosch’s GLL 30 self-leveling cross-line laser has highly visible cross-lines.

AHR Expo: Tools, toys and energy

In January, I attended the AHR Expo, co-sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers and the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

March 21, 2016

The AHR Show has room for everyone and everything.

Hilti rotating laser; hydronic products, plumbing products, tools, green heating

PM's Top Products of 2015

See which products made it into the Top 20 Plumbing Products of the past year.

March 21, 2016

PM’s staff compiled a list of the Top 20 plumbing products of 2015.

Milwaukee Tool infrared temp-guns

October 27, 2015

Milwaukee Tool’s four Infrared Temp-Guns include the alkaline 10:1 with a temperature range of -22° F to 752°.

Werner podium ladders with casters

July 20, 2015

PM's 2014 Top Products of the Year

These are based on the number of page views they generated.

BNP Media Staff

March 31, 2015

Here are the top products from 20 different manufacturers that were featured in editorial coverage in PM in 2014.

Basement cleanout, PVC spacers, pipe storage

Tool Tips—August 2014

October 25, 2014

When opening an overhead cleanout in the basement, tie a heavy-duty plastic trashbag around the cleanout, leaving room to get your hand in to remove the cleanout plug that you previously loosened. Cut a small corner of the trashbag bottom and put a 5-gal. bucket under the hole.

Compression gasket install, cutting oil with dawn, try a compact

Tool Tips—July 2014

October 17, 2014

When installing a no-caulk shower drain, I found the best way to install the compression gasket is to use a 2-in. PVC coupling and a rubber mallet.

DeWalt cordless hand-held lighting

DeWalt’s DCL050, 20V Max LED hand-held area light has a rubber over-mold for grip during use or can be placed on flat surfaces.

August 15, 2014

The area light includes two LED’s for maximum light output and provides up to 17 hours of runtime with a 4.0Ah 20V Max battery. It also includes a 360° rotating hook so the unit can be hung.