The Consumer Product Safety Commission has researched many facets of slips, trips, and falls and has determined that 60% of the victims of slip, trip, and fall accidents are women. Most of these falls occur in retail establishments. Footwear can contribute to slips, trips, and falls Footwear is a large component of why women are […]
SOY Gel on DIY’s Cool Tools Demonstrated by Rob McNealy
I demonstrated the SOY Gel Professional Paint Stripper on Cool Tools, a show on the DIY Network. I heard about the casting call from a friend of mine, and after speaking with the folks at High Noon Entertainment, the production company, we agreed to use my home, a customer’s job site, and a local park […]
Gutster on DIY’s Cool Tools Demonstrated by Rob McNealy
I demonstrated the Gutster Demo-Bar on Cool Tools, a show on the DIY Network. I heard about the casting call from a friend of mine, and after speaking with the folks at High Noon Entertainment, the production company, we agreed to use my home, a customer’s job site, and a local park for shooting locations […]
EZ-Hitch on DIY’s Cool Tools Demonstrated by Rob McNealy
I demonstrated the EZ-Hitch trailer hitch guide on Cool Tools, a show on the DIY Network. I heard about the casting call from a friend of mine. After speaking with the folks at High Noon Entertainment, the production company, we agreed to use my home, a customer’s job site, and a local park for shooting […]
Preventing Slips & Falls on Wet Floors
There are many causes of wet floors, including mopping, melting snow, condensation, leaking pipes, and, of course, spills. Wet floors are a common problem that can damage the floor itself, but they can also be one of the biggest dangers in your workplace or home. Wet floors are a major cause of slip and fall […]
Ten Flooring Contractors You Should Run From
I regularly inspect floors on behalf of customers who have had their flooring project go horribly wrong. In almost every case, I have heard stories about how the flooring contractors hired by these folks started very nice and professional, only to turn out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing after they signed on the […]
The Advantages of Installing Glass Flooring
By John Dorren Glass floors are typically common in boats and large buildings. Their purpose is to provide a rider or visitor with an improved view. However, installing glass floors is a great addition to a home, as it is affordable and offers many benefits. Aesthetics Installing a glass floor in a home is a […]
Installing Tile Under a Fireplaces
Dear Rob: I am going to install a vent-free fireplace in a glass-enclosed porch. Presently, I have an unfinished floor that I would like to finish in slate. Do I need to install the slate floor first, prior to installing the fireplace, or can I have the fireplace installed first, then the floor? I plan […]
TileRIGHT MeasureRIGHT Pro 30 Review
Description The TileRIGHT MeasureRIGHT Pro 30 is a handy little tool designed to take the guesswork out of cutting complicated angles in tile and other flooring materials. Features Simplifies the process of installing ceramic tile Gives the first-time do-it-yourselfer an easy way to make precise and accurate tile measurements Works with ceramic, marble, wood, and […]
Never Install New Floors Over Rotted Subfloors
Dear Rob: We currently have carpet over an old wood subfloor that has lifted off a cement slab. The floor has been flooded four times over the years, and now the floor is starting to squeak and feels softer in some places than in others. My dad does not want to tear up the floor […]
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