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Showroom Showdown: Do You Own or Lease?

I had to lease because I couldn't buy a place in the location I wanted. When I decided to lease, the principal thing I researched was the "life," or traffic, in the area. More

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Showroom Pros and Cons

Michael Weitz of DW Development in Willimantic, Conn., says the $17,000-a-month overhead for his Design Center East showroom/retail store is a huge nut, but there are plenty of pluses packed into 1,500 square feet of storefront. More

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Toolbox: Strapping on a New Toolbelt

Toolbelt review More

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Computer Solutions: Selecting a Laptop

How to select the right laptop More

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Products

Stepladder tool pouch; vinyl board & batten siding; fold-away urinal; new-tech utility knives; polyethylene garage doors; and more More

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Toolbox: High-Tech Sanding Block

Ergonomic hand-sanding block More

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New Tools & Materials for '99

Every year, we keep our eyes peeled for products that solve common job-site problems in a unique or inventive way. This year's collection has something for every phase of construction. More

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Toolbox: Angle Finder for Crown Molding

Angle finder for crown molding More

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Cordless Finish Nailers

Six months after Paslode released a new Impulse trim nailer, Porter-Cable introduced a hoseless finish nailer of its own — the Bammer. JLC’s tool expert looks at how design differences affect performance, maintenance, and usability. More

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