Rockler must have a great team of product researchers in their employment because every year they come out with a few great products that either fill a void, solve a problem, or improve upon a design. This year one of their products is the silicone glue brush. Some of you guys wanted to know how well it worked, and Rockler was kind enough to send me one, so I put it to the test.

Lead Paint Opt-Out Bill May Soften Tough New Lead Law – HCI

The new lead laws introduced by the EPA are a pain in the backside, but a new bill might take some of sting away by allowing home owners to opt-out. Why opt -out? Because many contractors will not touch a house with lead paint because of the harsh EPA laws

Skinth OG Ultimate Multi-Tool Sheath – ToolGuyd

Some guys like to carry around small tools (known as EDC or everyday carry) to help them throughout the day and some guys like to carry around a lot of tools. This cool sheath makes it easier for people with a lot of EDC tools to keep organized and be funtional.

Power tools and Empowerment: Emma Willard School hosts Rosie's Girls – Press Release

Rosie the Riveter still lives on. A cool summer program at the Emma Willard School teaches young 7th to 9th grade girls how to build things with power tools and how to do automotive repairs.

Try an impact driver, and your screw gun will gather dust – Chicago Tribune

If you are not using an impact driver for all of your screwing needs, you are missing out. In this article from Ask The Builder, Tim Carter explains why you should own an impact driver and why they are better at driving screws vs an standard drill.

I just received official word from Bosch that their new tool-less accessory change Multi-X oscillating tool is available now in stores. The new tool-less feature is something that we have all been waiting for, but the MX30E has other notable features that make the upgrade that much better. And at $199, the MX30E is still priced to match or beat the Fein MultiMaster.

Google SketchUp is a powerful 3D design tool, and builders have taken notice and are using it to help with their daily work.  You can design and build a house in 3D from scratch, or you can go into finer details and use SketchUp to calculate those tricky compound miter angles. Another handy trick that can be used by professionals and DIYers alike is calculating the volume of concrete needed for a job.