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Workshop to targetfirst-time home buyers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Family Financial Education Services, a program of Family Service Agency, will sponsor a first-time home buyer workshop from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the agency, 535 Marmion Ave.
The free workshop will cover basic home-buying information such as determining affordability, budgeting, credit problems and the loan application process.
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that will satisfy the education requirements for some mortgage programs.
Reservations are required by calling (330) 782-5664. No reservations will be taken the day of the program.
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Black & amp; Decker FireStorm:Just listen while you drill
Black & amp; Decker recently introduced the FireStorm, a cordless 18-volt drill and radio charger. It's not the first on the market, but it's the newest one, and just a bit different from the rest.
First, it comes with a drill/driver that, when not in use, sits in a docking station on the radio/charger. The drill has an electronic level that illuminates at 90 degrees.
The AM-FM radio has an accessory drawer on either side that holds extra drill bits, nails and screws.
It comes with two 18-volt batteries. When you aren't near a power source, you can use one to operate the drill and the other for the radio. The price is $109.99; the FireStorm is available at home centers.
For more information, call (800) 544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com on the Web.
ZAG folding workbenchincludes tool storage bag
Stanley Tool's ZAG folding workbench is being offered with a new feature: a storage bag for tools.
The bag has 13 kinds of pockets, straps and pouches. It attaches to the bottom half of the unit, so the tools are easily accessible while you work.
The workbench surface has a molded ruler, a built-in storage compartment for two adjustable vise clamps that come with the bench, a drill holder, and a fastener organizer. A shelf underneath can hold still more tools.
The price is $40 and the workbench is available at home centers.
For more information, visit www.stanleyworks.com on the Web.
Sawhorses' legs adjustto uneven work surfaces
Stanley introduced an adjustable sawhorse a couple of years back, but has decided to go one better with a sawhorse that has telescoping "metal legs."
The ZAG sawhorse is made of metal and resin, and can hold up to 2,900 pounds per pair.
The adjustable legs allow the sawhorse to be leveled at the most unlevel work sites. Each leg has a lever that slides and locks to allow easy extension and retraction.
The price is $30 each; the sawhorses are available at home centers.
For more information, visit www.stanleyworks.com on the Web.
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