Weekend Links

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.