Reviews

Review: CustomInk T-Shirts

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I decided it was time for new t-shirts for my home repair company, Handyservices.  I did a Google search for “custom t-shirts” and up came a bunch of websites that specialize in them.  The first page and first line was a company called, “Custom Ink”.  I clicked the link because “Design your own t-shirts online, [...]

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The Gorilla Gripper: A Cool Contractor Tool

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The Gorilla Gripper seems to be an incredibly useful new tool for guys out in the field.  This is especially great for the “one-man-show” type of home improvement contractor that works alone.  Check out the video: Here’s the description from the company’s profile: Are you straining your back, neck, shoulders and hands lifting plywood, drywall [...]

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Review: The LiftPod by JLG

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I’m always looking for innovative products that step outside the box as far as usefulness goes. The LiftPod by JLG seems to fit that bill. What I like about this product is that one man can safely set it up and it will lift you up to 14 feet!  That distance is where we contractors [...]

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Review: Using Google Sketch-up And Time-lapse Videos To Gain An Edge

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Have you guys tried Google Sketch-up to gain an advantage when presenting the homeowner with illustrations of their project?  You can give a client a 3D rendering of their project — straight to their inbox. This useful software tool combines a tool-set with an intelligent drawing system. It enables you to place models using real-world [...]

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