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 FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL:    Featured Project  How to Patch Chipped and Pitted Concrete  Great Gifts for Dad's Toolbox  Milwaukee circular saw, Bucket Boss, Hart hammer, Leatherman Wave, Porter-Cable cordless drill, Allied 95-piece bit set, 3D Home Architect Deluxe 4.0 software     Do-It-Yourself Tip  Matching new concrete to old  More to Explore  Tool News Sweepstakes; Hot Deals Outlet; Tool Crib of the North catalog; Amazon.com In Theaters     	


Featured Project
How to Patch Chipped and Pitted Concrete[IMAGE] Every spring, the effects of the past winter's freeze show up in the form of new cracks and chips in your concrete driveways and walkways. If you have an older property, the damage can get pretty ugly, but you don't always need to call in a professional to deal with it. As hard a material as concrete is, with the right tools and a little bit of know-how, it isn't that difficult to work with and repair. Check out this thorough  guide  from American Handyman magazine for the lowdown on how to shape up your concrete without breaking the bank.
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Great Gifts for Dad's Toolbox[IMAGE] Dad loves tools! So why not pamper your pop with something he really wants? Our  Father's Day Gifts Store  has lots of great ideas to please every dad, whether he's a  gadget guy , a dad who  loves his lawn , a  woodworker , or a hard-core  do-it-yourselfer . For more ideas, see:
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Free Shipping for Father's Day[IMAGE] Enjoy free standard shipping on all Tools & Hardware orders over $99 from now until June 17.[IMAGE]  Milwaukee 6390-21K  7-1/4" Circular Saw with Tilt-Lok Handle and Case includes Rip Fence Attachment FREE a $8.99 Value 
 With its masonry cutting blade, this Milwaukee circular saw is the ideal tool for cutting out old chipped and pitted concrete sections. Its Tilt-Lok handle also makes it the most comfortable and easiest to handle saw for a huge array of home-improvement tasks. Through Father's Day, it comes with a free rip fence attachment.
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  Our Price: $129.99     [IMAGE]  Bucket Boss Brand 01056P  Bucket Boss 56 Organizer 
 If your dad's tool collection is starting to sprawl across the garage or shop, consider this smart solution from Bucket Boss. Not only is this the most efficient way to store a slew of tools in a small space, it's also one of the most easily portable tool organizers available. It has 38 outside pockets for all those little hand tools, 16 inside pockets for delicate items, a padded holster for his cordless drill/driver, and plenty of internal space for additional tools. 
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  Our Price: $29.99     [IMAGE]  Hart Tool HW22SB  17" Woody Straight Handle Hammer 
 This wood-handled framing hammer from Hart is a hard deal to beat. The progressive head design is forged from the finest steel and cleverly integrated with the Strongback handle reinforcement system, which makes it less prone to breakage. This high-tech hitter also comes with a magnetic nail starter that helps keep fingers out of harm's way. 
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  Our Price: $36.99     [IMAGE]  Leatherman  Wave with Deluxe Leather Belt Sheath 
 If you've got a hard-to-please dad, get him what every guy likes--the Leatherman Wave. Whether your dad spends his days in the office, on a job site, or at the golf course, he'll find a way to put the Wave's 17 tools to use.
  Our Price: $59.99     Check out these other Leatherman multitools:
Crunch Micra Tool Pulse Super Tool 
[IMAGE]  Porter-Cable 9866K  12 Volt 3/8" Cordless Drill Kit with Flashlight 
 A good cordless drill is the heart of any handyman's toolbox, and this popular gem from Porter-Cable has just the right balance of power and price for the home user. This drill has a great grip, 21 clutch positions, and all the torque you could ask for. The battery charger includes a diagnostic system that checks for damage and avoids overheating during the recharging process. For Father's Day we're also including the matching flashlight, which runs off the same 12-volt battery.
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  Our Price: $139.99     [IMAGE]  Allied 66048  95-Piece Power Bit Set with Storage Case 
 Allied's 95-piece bit set is the perfect companion to a cordless drill. It has a quick-change chuck and an array of heat-treated-alloy driver bits in every configuration you'll ever need, from different-size Phillips bits to Torx, square-drive, and hex bits, and even socket drivers. It's the most comprehensive driver-bit set in our store, and among the most affordable, too.
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  Our Price: $24.99     Home-Improvement Software[IMAGE]  3D Home Architect Deluxe 4.0 
Broderbund/Mindscape
 Broderbund's 3D Home Architect Deluxe 4.0 is a competent tool for creating sophisticated home designs without the aid of an architect. Users can start from scratch or modify one of dozens of included plans into a dream house. Thanks to a snappy drawing interface, scratching out a floor plan is simple. You can also do detail work like laying out doors, creating complex staircases, and restructuring already-plotted walls. Other terrific features include the ability to keep a running spreadsheet listing the building materials required to construct a design. The program will also look over a design for common code violations and other technical problems.
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  Our Price: $39.99      
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Do-It-Yourself Tip 
[IMAGE]A new patch in an old concrete driveway or sidewalk can really stick out like a sore thumb. Getting a good finish match just takes a little patience and a soft-bristled push broom. After you've poured the concrete in the patch hole and worked the surface smooth with a wood float, wait around as it dries (this is the part that requires patience). When the new patch has hardened enough so that it's tough to put a dent in the surface with your finger, spray a fine mist of water over the top and gently scrub away the surface cream with your soft broom until the aggregate appears. If the old concrete shows larger aggregate, you'll have to scrub harder to match it. To take the fresh white color out of your patch, trying washing the surface with a little cola after it has hardened for a day. Odd as it sounds, the acidic nature of the soft drink often does the trick.
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