House Design

Several months ago Porter-Cable sent us one of their new drill presses, the Porter-Cable 15 Floor Drill Press, Model PCB660DP. As I mentioned in an earlier post last month weve been testing several different size drill presses in preparation for a drill press feature article. The Porter-Cable 15 Floor model fits well in the mid-size range so we were glad to give it a test drive.

Before we dive into the review I want to share some of the basic features, specifications and description from Porter-Cable.

The Basics

Featuring first-class 4” spindle travel and X-Y axial projecting laser guidelines, the new PCB660DP delivers extra drilling capacity and accurate pre-alignment for precision and performance that woodworkers demand in the woodshop. I

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Painting the interior walls and ceiling of your home doesn’t have to be a terrible misventure—unless you want it to be! As with most home improvements, if you use the proper tools, then all you need for success is to apply the proper technique. Even you employ a time-tested painting technique, the job may not turn out well if you buy the “el cheapo” brand of rollers.

Have you priced a professional set of rollers, reach handles and a screened bucket? The entire set-up may end up being less than $25. Using a cheap roller, a short or wimpy extension and a sloshy paint tray can spell spatters, uneven paint and a cleanup job you hoped to avoid.

Paint like a professional

Ever watch a painting contractor at work? You won

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This is my first post, i’m not using my english very often, so i hope you will understand my post

I like to turn bowls from green wood, after a couples of bowls i was impress with all the rip on the floor, when you make a bowl with 11” dia. and 6” high you got a lot of rip. I have some nice green wood waiting for turning and i wanted to get the most of it. That’s wy i have bought a Kelton Center Saver.

I have the small and the standard set, with these two set you can make all the curve you need to save the most of your wood. First i

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A reader from Boston clued us in to a well-priced line of ranges from Italian company Fratelli Onofri, which was founded in the fifties by two brothers. Here’s her account:

“My five-burner, 36-inch dual fuel Fratelli Onofri is my favorite part of our new house. I love the cooktop; the cast iron is very heavy, and I am in love with the 12,000-BTU center triple ring burner (I can boil water in practically seconds). The oven is also incredible; the dinners I make are markedly, shockingly better. The Fratelli is also shockingly gorgeous for the price—every person we’ve had over falls in love with it—and easily looks like it costs twice as much as it did. The

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Patios have become an extension of our home interiors.  Because of this, it is important to put some thought into the style of your patio.  Spend some time thinking about the elements you would like to incorporate to really put some style in your outdoor living space.

What’s Your Style?

Do you like contemporary designs or are you more of a traditional sort of person?  You have more choices than ever now in patio furniture and accessories to fit your design style.

Spend some time looking at all the furniture available for outdoor use.  Look at your home’s interior and determine how you can extend its design to the patio.  The same style you enjoy inside your house can now be extended to your backyard.

Ensure the patio furnishings and accessories you choose are appropriate for outdoor use based on the amount of protection it will have in your outdoor living area.  Invest in high quality patio furniture for long-lasting beauty based on your individual sense of style.

For all of your outdoor accessories and patio furniture, DirectBuy has a wide selection of brand-name products at prices up to 50% off retail.