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Mike Hurta

Being the former plant manager of a 300 acre, 200,000 square foot multi-building facility with 400+ employees and with sales of over $61M per year might seem a bit daunting. Apparently not to Mike, who decided to simultaneously construct a dedicated home theater room and then renovate his kitchen and living spaces. All in a day's work I guess.

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Echo 58V Hedge Trimmer Feature
Landscaping Tool Reviews & Buying Guides January 6, 2016 0

Echo 58V Hedge Trimmer Review

You keep hearing us say it – cordless outdoor power equipment (OPE) is gaining huge momentum. Part of it is […]

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Specialty Power Tool Reviews September 3, 2015 0

Grizzly Mini Milling Machine Model G8689

The Grizzly Mini Milling Machine Model G8689 gives an expanding custom knife business an edge in precision craftsmanship. What do […]

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Echo 58V Featured Image
Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews May 21, 2015 0

Echo 58 Volt Blower (Model CBL-58V2AH) Review

Editor’s Note: This blower has been discontinued. This review originally published in May 2015. Solving a Problem By Creating a […]

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Senco Duraspin DS425AC Feature
Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides March 26, 2015 0

Senco DuraSpin DS425AC Deck Installation Review

A few months ago (before the Senco Duraspin DS425AC showed up and changed my life), I had the pleasure of […]

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Combo Kit Reviews & Buying Guides February 27, 2015 0

Bosch 18V 2-Tool Combo Kit Review CLPK222-181

When 1+1 = More Than 2 It is an ever-growing scenario… Why just buy the tool you need, when you […]

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Corded Saw Reviews January 19, 2015 0

Skilsaw SPT67WM-22 7-1/4″ Sidewinder Circular Saw

As a carpenter, my father had a circular saw in his tool arsenal. In fact, he had more than one […]

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Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides January 1, 2015 0

Ridgid 12 in Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser and MS UV Stand

Synergy is the term used when the interaction or cooperation of two or more resources produce a combined effect greater […]

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Oregon ST275 String Trimmer
Landscaping Tool Reviews & Buying Guides November 21, 2014 0

Oregon ST275 40V Cordless Trimmer Review

Having recently reviewed Oregon’s PS250 Pole Saw, which resulted in high marks; I was excited to seize the opportunity to […]

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Oregon PS250 40V Cordless Pole Saw Review

Oregon PS250 8″ Cordless Pole Saw Raises the Bar for 40V Performance When presented with the opportunity to review the […]

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