Here we are, already mid November. I had hoped to finish this room before the end of October. I had to be careful with the carpet, as it required one seam and there is a pattern. I made sure I measured twice and had a sharp blade on my cutting knife. If you plan to... Continue Reading →
Painting a Vinyl Floor
This is another segment in my farmhouse refresh series. I am still in the bathroom, forever in the bathroom. Over the last week I debated painting the floor, or laying a river stone floor. I decided I would paint the floor and see how it held up. Even knowing the vinyl is a step away... Continue Reading →
Rag Rolling
Now that hockey season has started (if you have kids that seriously engage in the sport, you know it requires about 13 months and billions of dollars a year), I will have some weekends to myself as Andy travels or hosts for hockey showcases, championships, and tournaments. Lucy plays while Gracie values the dad-time. Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Beginning in the Bathroom
I tried to knock out as much as I could on the bathroom while Andy was away on his annual golf weekend. I had high aspirations. It’s a tiny room; how hard can it be!? Ha! Thursday evening I mapped out my plan. Ceiling first, then cabinetry. I assembled my supplies and equipment, and Andy... Continue Reading →
Meet SafetyGirl
In anticipation of restoring my new-to-me home, I brought some Safety Girl, Discount Safety Gear, and Construction Gear products home last week. Happily, I got a Friday commute text from my boyfriend that his daughter had decided to rip up her bedroom carpet, that I should stop over, and he was otherwise speechless (him speechless... Continue Reading →
Show Us Yours
constructiongear.com wants you! Send us your photos of our products in use or on display. If we use your picture, we will send you a $25 thank-you gift to be used on any of our merchandise! email photos to elizabeth.stubna@onlinestores.com with the product’s website item number or SKU, and the name and address on your... Continue Reading →
Chemical-Resistant Gloves by North Safety and Best
Protecting your hands from oil, chemicals and other hazards is easy when you use North’s and Best’s quality work gloves to keep your hands free from contact with harmful substances. With a choice of reusable and disposable gloves, you can keep your work-crew’s hands from sustaining unnecessary accidents through contact with hazardous chemicals and oils.... Continue Reading →
Memphis Work Gloves Guide
Memphis makes a mean work glove to fit any job that comes your way. These work gloves are expertly made to protect your hands from cuts, abrasions, oils, wet, and cold. Quality with a low price-tag makes these gloves best sellers. Try these gloves on for size—stock up today! Memphis® Hi Vis Waterproof Leather Gloves... Continue Reading →
Disposable Gloves Are Used for Various Jobs
Disposable gloves are no longer just for medical personnel. Thanks to advancements in modern science, we are finding there are more communicable diseases than ever. Now days several industries use hand protection including postal workers, law enforcement, food preparation workers, and factory workers. Disposable gloves are designed to protect blood and other bodily fluids, bacteria,... Continue Reading →
Consumers’ Guide to Chemical Resistant Gloves
Do you feel like you need a dictionary when purchasing chemical resistant gloves? Trust me I doubt you are alone in that respect. The good news is there is a simple guide to help you navigate the "dictionary" of chemical resistant gloves. Keep reading for simplified definitions to terms used in relation to chemical resistant... Continue Reading →