Start Your Toolbox Essentials With These 11 Items From Rayneau

Do you need to fix some furniture? Your son’s bike breaks down and needs to be repaired? The wife wants to replace a shower head in the bath or you need to mount shelves to a wall, fix a leaky faucet, or just stop the kitchen table from wobbling? And do you always have to go to someone else to take care of your handyman needs? As the DIYer of the house, one must be self-reliant. He should have the tools and know-how to tackle basic projects around the house. There is so much satisfaction that comes with doing it yourself.

If you are the man-of-the-house who never got around to stocking a tool box, here are 11 items that we think every tool box should have. Our recommendations are basic and by no means comprehensive. And of course,you can get the tool box and all these quality tools and lots more at your favourite store -  Rayneau Construction & Industrial Products Ltd.  Our top brand tools make a great difference and will last a life time.

Hammer

Hammer

Hammers are a toolbox workhorse. Go for a classic 16-ounce hammer.  It’s heavy enough for most basic home repair needs. Skip wood-handled hammers – go for something that has a long-lasting synthetic handle or a solid steel handle. Our hammers have good balance and are not head heavy.
Our pick: Stanley 51-110 16 oz Curved Claw Jacketed Fiberglass Nail Hammer. You may also choose one from the brand, Mintcraft

Screwdrivers

Screwdrivers
Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers are needed for most jobs, especially if you have a few loose screws. In addition to driving screws flathead screw drivers can be improvised for light prying, scrapping and nudging. Phillips screws have pretty much replace flathead screw, so make sure you have a set of Phillips screw drivers in your box. You can also elevate  your screwdriver game with a  ratcheting screwdriver.
Our brands: Mintcraft, Stanley and toolbasix

Pliers

Pliers

To save you from all kinds of crises –over tightening of nuts etc or while doing it yourselfies, must haves are pairs of slip-join and long-nose pliers - an essential electrician’s tool, long-nose pliers are good for any household project which requires you to cut, bend, grip, or strip wire. 

Vise-grip pliers come in handy when you need an extra hand but only have your own two mitts to work with. Vise grip pliers are pliers that can lock in place.   They hold tight while you do that DIY thing. They are versatile tools that can be used as pliers, a pipe wrench, an adjustable wrench, wire cutters, a ratchet, or a clamp. 
Our top brands: Mintcraft and Stanley

Tape Measure

Tape measure

A 25 foot retractable metal measuring tape is also a must, as projects and households items - such as televisions - continue to grow in size. Whatever DIY you do, measurements are essential. Lengths have to be measured and cut, and areas have to be worked out when purchasing materials. Woodwork, flooring, fencing, decking, brickwork, fitting kitchens etc. the list really is endless.
Our pick: The Stanley Fat Max Blade Armour - 30'. Other brands include Trademaster and Mintcraft

General Purpose Saw

Handsaw

Even in this age of power tools, the traditional handsaw has many uses. It’s quiet, portable, easy to use, requires no electrical power, and can finish more than a few jobs the basic hand-held circular saw cannot. It’s also inexpensive and poses little risk to little hands. A 10- or 12-tooth crosscut saw of 22 inches is a good basic saw that can also rip a board if necessary.
Our pick: The Stanley General Purpose Saw - 22in. Other brands in stock are Toolbasix, Mintcraft, Nicholson and Erwin

Cordless Drill

Cordless Drill

A good cordless drill is an essential tool to have in your toolbox. It can be used for drilling holes into sheetrock or driving screws into a 2×4. When choosing a cordless drill, you want one with lots of power, which is measured by the amount of voltage in its battery. You can get drills that have batteries that go up to 18v.

Our pick: The Makita HP457DWE 18V Li-Ion Cordless Drill Driver+2 Batteries

Cresent and Ratchet and Socket wrench

Wrenches

An adjustable, crescent wrench is like having 50 wrenches in one. You'll need one to tighten nuts and bolts and loosen plumbing fixtures. When you have a large project that requires you to tighten and loosen a bunch of nuts and bolts, it’s time to put aside the crescent wrench and reach for its more efficient brother. The socket wrench’s ratcheting mechanism allows you to tighten a nut without having to remove and refit the wrench after each and every turn.

Our choice:The Stanley 10 in Chrome Adjustable Wrench and The Stanley16 pc Socket and Ratchet Set. Other brands in stock are Mintcraft and KC.

Level

Level

If you want to hang anything, or build a frame and check the posts are straight you'll need a level to check everything goes up straight. While a 9 inch level will do the trick, if you see yourself tackling larger projects in the future you should grab the 24 inch level. To get the job done right the first time, you need to use a level.

Our choice: Stanley STHT42496 24-Inch Box Level, Non-Magnetic. Other brands in stock are Johnson, Trademaster and Empire

Utility Knives

Utility knife

While it may not be the most exciting of the tools, your utility knife will never be found gathering dust at the bottom of your toolbox. Every project always provides plenty of things to cut and scrape, hundreds of tasks that cry out for the utility knife’s super sharp blade. There are plenty of brands and styles available. Tip: be sure to always keep a few replacement blades on-hand.

Our brand: Mintcraft

Torch

Torch

The fact is you won’t often need a torch. But when you do, there’s nothing more annoying than a torch that doesn’t work -  when the lights go out unexpectedly, when an object rolls under a heavy piece of furniture, or when you hear a ruckus in your yard in the middle of the night. The right torch is one that provides adequate light for the intended job, in a beam pattern that is also suitable.

Our brand: Proline

Toolbox

Toolbox 

You will need a tool box to help keep everything together. Otherwise, some of your tools will end up in a junk drawer, others will be in the basement, and the rest will be scattered elsewhere. A tool box, even an inexpensive plastic one, will help keep everything in one place. As your tool collection grows, so should the size of your tool box.

Our choice: The Stanley 2-lid Organizer Toolbox

Quid Pro Quo

Did we leave any tools off the list that you think should be in every DIYer’s toolbox. We don’t expect everyone to agree with our recommendations and welcome you to share your own opinions in the comment section.

Vieux Fort Administrative Complex, Good for Vieux Fort……Good for St Lucia – Rayneau (Video)

Sod Turning at Vieux Fort

The construction of an administrative complex in the south is a welcomed idea by all and sundry. The complex I am sure,will mirror many of the services rendered by the government departments up in the city. Over the years citizens from the South and South-western part of the country have had to make trips to Castries for the simplest of documents as well as to collect vouchers and cheques for works rendered to government – the city has been the center for all government transactions for eons. This administrative building will help decentralize many government's operations

Wednesday April 20, 2016, saw the Sod-turning Ceremony to mark the official start of the construction of what will be known as the Vieux Fort Administrative Complex. Present at the ceremony were officials of both the government and CIE Ltd, the construction firm which successfully bided for the construct of this building, the media and a few invited guests.

In a short statement at the ceremony, the Team Leader of CIE Ltd, Mr Rayneau Gajadhar, reiterated, as if coming out of a dream, that one of the most important things this afternoon’s ceremony reflected in his mind, is that his company, wholly St Lucian owned, was able to bid successfully for the construction of a facility of this magnitude. He mentioned that if his memory serves him right, he thinks that this is "the biggest in value in St Lucia that a local contractor would have undertaken."

Rayneau Gajadhar

"I feel really good as being part of this. This project is going to be good for Vieux Fort and good for St Lucia ……… have to make sure it comes out very well so that all can be very proud of it.” Mr Gajadhar said.

“For me to have been able to bid this job, I had to have had confidence in St Lucia……..I believe in St Lucia, and that is why I never ran away, I never went anywhere else, stayed, developed it, built it, and now being here to be able to bid for a job such as this.”

Following Mr Gajadhar's remarks,the Prime Minister, Dr Kenny D  Anthony expressed that he believes  “Rayneau has been a successful contractor/entrepreneur” and  we should celebrate, instead of passing “……..aspersions and so forth, suspicions and ill-will, when there ought to be no reason for it.”

Dr Kenny Anthony

The PM went on to say, “But do you know how often our contractors have not been able to satisfy the criteria laid out by the World Bank or the Caribbean Development Bank?”

“If we have institutions in this country that has finally, finally accomplished the requirements of these institutions, we really need to give thanks and praise that we are now entering the real world of commerce, the real world of investment and we are now capable of competing with any company, any institution anywhere in the Caribbean or for that matter the wider world.”

A small  group of onlookers expressed joy at the construction of this facility. They look forward to  getting some form of employment when the construction works begins in May 2016.

Remarks by Rayneau at The Sod Turning Ceremony

Shop at Our Automotive Department To Get Your Ride All Jazzed-up For Jazz.

Many vehicle owners this time of year make sure their motor vehicles are in good shape and running smoothly. It is this time of year when St Lucians get caught up in the hype of a strings of activities - Jazz, May Day, Carnival, Emancipation Day, and other house parties. Getting your car road worthy is of major importance during this period. Rayneau Construction & Industrial Products has all the automotive supplies you need to keep your vehicle running in tip-top shape.

Shop Automotive Products at Rayneau

Our Automotive Department has foregone a fresh look to make your shopping more entertaining and interactive. The products have been arranged into the numerous categories. This makes shopping and locating any item for the customer simple and very easy

The Department is sub-divided into a number of sections which each deal specifically with  automotive adhesives, grease and lubrication, maintenance, batteries and booster cables, body repair, car cleaning supplies, tire maintenance and welding supplies.

 Please visit our store to check out our new arrivals of high quality automotive supplies that we carry. Your automotive needs are important to us. From waxes, polishes,jump starters, spark plugs, tire inflators to tire pressure gauges, we've got you covered. We also carry the tools you'll need for a quick repair.  

Call us today 1 758 450 7247. Our customer service is above the rest because we put customers first.

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7 Marine Products To Keep Your Boat And Engine Up-to-Date

Whether you're sanding, buffing, polishing, or protecting, there's a Raynea solution designed to make your job easier.. ...If you have a boat, or yacht, and planning on doing repairs, our wide range of marine products will get your job done in a jiffy.
Below are a list of some marine products which you may find useful.

Multi- Purpose Marine Grease 

1. A distinct tacky grease which resist washout under most severe water conditions.
2. Minimizes expansion  or pressure build-up in fully packed trailer wheel hubs.
3. Superior rust and corrosion protection and high melting point.

For use on all types of boat trailer, wheel bearings, water pumps,steering, and cable quadrants,sleeve and anti-friction bearings slides and dock equipment, and dock side machinery

Multipurpose Motor Treatment 

Multipurpose Motor Treatment ( for gas and diesel engines)
This product helps clean fuel injectors, cleans intake valves,stabilize fuel and oil, remove moisture from gas, increases lubricity etc. This product cleans with powerful detergents and help lost horsepower and performances restore

Outboard 2-cycle engine oil 

Outboard & 2-Cycle Engine Oil

 This is recommended for all water and air cooled 2-cycle engines, outboard motors, personal and water crafts, jet skis, motor cycles, lawn mowers etc
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This product provides the highest level of lubrication and protection for high performance high power.
This oil contains ashless additions that provide superior engine lubrication.

Lead Free Marine Battery Pole.

Battery Pole 

Adhesive Sealant

Auto/Marine Sealant - 100% RTV Silicone
The product forms a strong waterproof seal.
Excellent adhesion and flexibility,
withstand  saltwater
Endures sunlight.
Flexible seal won't crack or shrink.


Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 (White)

Marine Adhesive  Sealant 

 Watertight bonding/sealing of gel coat/fiberglass and wood.

Ideal for through-hull fittings and deck-to-hull joints.

Flexible.

Cures in 7 days.
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Evapo-Rust


Evapo-Rust is a super safe rust remover. It is water soluble, has a

Evapo-Rust

neutral PH and is reusable. The product is biodegradable and is ready to use. Vapo-Rust contains no

acids, is safe on skin and eyes and it removes rust to bare metal

4 Ways To Jazz Up Your Yard With Rayneau Products

Well, it's countdown to the St Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2016 which is scheduled for April 29 - May 8. Many of us will be expecting friends to visit or even spend the jazz period with us. What a better time to spruce up our yard to make our friends feel welcomed, and most of all bring more life to our outdoor space.  

Pavers for a walkway:

Rayneau Pavers

Could your front yard use a little sprucing up? With the expectation of friends coming over for St Lucia jazz and Arts Festival 2016, it may be time to get some new Rayneau Pavers and create a beautiful walkway leading up to your front door. Once you install these beautifully crafted pavers, your front yard will begin to look like a whole new space. Our Pavers are cheap, and it is also a great way to create a little space for your grill. You will only need enough to create almost a “rug” for your grill, and you will have a neat little place to easily roll your portable cooking station out too.

Line up the side of the walkway with small stones and spray paint then with a paint that glows in the dark. You will be amazed at the ambiance it creates at night.

A lush green lawn:

Your lawn is always on display. It's the first and last impression you make on visitors. And it's the one part of your home that people see, feel and touch every day. A thick, lush and beautiful lawn will always make a great impression – but getting one doesn't have to be expensive.

Lawn Products

A beautiful, well-maintained lawn can enhance a home's appearance, and its value, as well as provide environmental benefits. A thick green lawn requires proper care and the right nutrients at the right time during the growing period. Get your lawn off to a great start by visiting our Lawn and Garden Department and checking out our exclusive lawn care products such as Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seeds  –  Bermuda Grass and Southern Gold Mix.

Flowers and trees to make yard come alive:

Whatever you do, don’t forget to add plants! Plants will make your yard come alive. Add some flowers, short trees, and you can turn a desolate space into a gorgeous, lush haven. Using pavers, or simple plastic edging, you can create a border to fill with mulch, stones, or little rocks. Start a flower garden - flowers are a great way to add colour.

Creative lighting:

Solar Lights for Yard

There are many ways you can light up a yard. Whether you're looking to brighten a path with landscape lighting, or add ambiance to your next party with patio string lights. Rayneau has everything you need for your yard lighting project.

 You can also use clear Christmas lights, hung from trees or fences, and tucked in bushes to illuminate your yard and make it a cozy night spot to entertain guests. Solar lights are another way to save money on electricity, and guide guests through the yard.

Debreuil To Myers Bridge Road Project Completed. (Slide show)

Words of thanks to CIE Ltd continue to be echoed throughout the communities of Debreuil, Roblot, Montete, La Maze and Myers Bridge for the resurfacing of the roads. The Debreuil- Myers Bridge  road, which is also used as a by-pass for motorists traveling from Soufriere to Vieux Fort and vice versa, has been in a poor state of repair for a very long time - the works are now complete. It's smooth driving all the way.

Completed works at Myers Bridge

Early this morning while taking a few pics of the completed project, I was happy to see that the Mini-Bus Service which used to ply the Soufriere/La Maze Route was back in operation. Shoppers and workers have all breathed a sigh of relief. "I want to know who that Mr Rayneau is, to personally thank him?  A young female user of the road from La Maze, who works in Soufriere commented.  On rainy days she has to stay home, due to impassable ponds which completed cover the road in some areas.

Slide Show of Debreuil-Myers Bridge Completed Road Works

 A businessman, Augustine William, who resides in Montete and operates a tourism related service in Soufriere, claims that using this road  has  cost him a maintenance bill that exceeded $10,000.00 last  year. "When you enter a hole on this road, you cannot see the sky." He remarked, to emphasize. the poor state of the Montete to Myers Bridge was in. He is satisfied now that the road is motor-able and has expressed thanks to the CIE  Ltd for a job that has been well executed and long overdue.

Before and after pics showing the completed project:

Before and after Upper Roblot

Before and after lower Roblot

Before and After Middle Roblot

Before and After near Multipurpose centre

Before and after Montete

Before and after at Montete

Now that the road is completed, and with the St Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival sessions scheduled for Soufriere and Vieux Fort, shop owners in the communities are expected to profit much due to the fact that jazz fans from the two venues will surely use this by- pass which cuts travel time by approximately 15 - 20 minutes.

Conserve Water – Go Green With Rayneau

Going green is all about energy and water conservation. Aside from the benefits this offers the world as a whole, personally, it helps us to save money by reducing our monthly energy and utility bills. This is achieved in a number of ways, including replacing common plumbing fixtures and making sure to schedule routine preventative maintenance. With this in mind, here are some tips for incorporating green plumbing into your life

STOP LEAKS:

The Water and Sewage Authority has once again called upon St Lucians to conserve water as it appears the drought is beginning to take its toll on the island’s water resources. One of the most important steps you can take to help conserve water usage in your home is to find any leaks in your plumbing system, including in pipes, faucets, and toilets. These leaks can be caused by old pipes, worn out toilet flappers, drippy faucets, leaking valves – the list goes on and on.

A small pipe leak repair is a basic home repair job that you'll want to tackle yourself. Pipe leaks occur with regularity and waiting for a plumber to arrive is not a very wise idea. For minor leaks in PVC or rubber pipes, a do it yourself repair suffices.You can run up a big water bill in a hurry if you get a leak in your pipes. With a few steps, you can stop the leak temporarily and still have running water.

Speaking with a plumber he suggested the items DIYers will need to repair a small pipe leak.These items are available at our  store.

•          Epoxy Paste
•          Pipe Clamp
•          Sandpaper
•          Compound Stick
•          Hose
•          Knife
•          Screwdriver

LOW-FLOW/DUAL FLUSH TOILETS:

You can also conserve water and lower your water bills by installing low-flow toilets which are a great plumbing option. Chances are if you purchased a new toilet in the past decade you already own a low-flow toilet, but if you still have a standard toilet in your home, know that you can save 3 or more gallons of water per flush. That may not sound like a lot, but consider this: installing a low-flow toilet can reduce bathroom water consumption by 50%. Now do we have your attention?

You can also opt for the dual-flow toilet, which has two flush buttons: one for liquid (which uses around .8 gallons per use) and the other for solids.

LOW-FLOW FAUCETS AND SHOWER HEADS:

Several faucets that are low-flow are now being produced by  various companies, which offer a flow rate that is a maximum of around 30 percent less than traditional styles.

Even if you are not seeking out a new faucet, you can save water and limit the water flow by simply replacing the existing aerators on your faucet for modern ones.

New low flow shower heads also play their part in saving consumers money and water as much as 75% less. This modern fixture can reduce water usage drastically no matter what the water pressure availability is.

Come to our Plumbing Department now and take advantage of our ongoing "Price Guaranteed - Double Back The Difference" and "Go Green" with Rayneau.

Rayneau's "0% Contractor Project Finance" - A Hassle Free Initiative for Small Contractors

Rayneau’s “0% Interest Contractor Project Finance” has gone viral. This service is unique and unmatched throughout the Construction and Industrial sector in this country. Why so, simply because Rayneau is the only contractor or individual who offers such a service to small contractors and its hassle free.

The service is being discussed at work sites, watering holes, on mini buses, at street corners and everywhere where there is a gathering of construction minded persons. With the expectancy of a flood gate of jobs just before elections, many small contractors are already spreading the word to the fellow colleagues  so as to be on top of things when these small contracts are handed down. Rayneau has made it abundantly clear that whether the contracts are in the vicinity of  $10k - $2m, he will provide the financing to small contractors at 0% interest.

Here is how a young lady who was travelling on a bus heard about this “Rayneau Contractor Project Finance Initiative.”  “I was on a bus sometime last week and I heard two people speaking. Apparently a gentleman was telling another how he got a contract and could not finance it. He was explaining to the other gentleman how he was told that he could have gone through Mr Gajadhar for financing. Mr Gajadhar would give him the materials, rent equipment to him, provide transportation for the materials, and even give him advances to pay his work force and upon receiving his cheque, Mr Gajadhar would take whatever is due to him and hand him the balance.” This is  story simply put by a layman. Isn’t this amazing!

When asked about this Mr Gajadhar had this to say. “Actually, I am the only contractor or individual who finances contractors. I do that because I want to grow small contractors. I knew where I came from. I know how difficult it was and I want to finance contractors that are unable when they get a contract of say ten, two hundred thousand or two million dollar contract and you cannot get financing  - the bank wants land and all kind of things, you come to me, I finance the contract, I take my payment and I give you back what is due to you. Make it so simple for contractors to get jobs.” Mr Gajadhar  summed up by saying, “This is in effect I don’t get all the jobs. I want to see other persons get jobs and do well and succeed. That is why I have gone out of my way to finance contractors.”

Rayneau is happy to assist his fellow contractors in keeping their projects on time and on track. If you are a contractor who needs a cash advance to complete his project, tools to perform the job professionally, or products to get it done, then come into our mega store at Rayneau Construction & Industrial Products Ltd. We are a One-Stop Shop that provides  you with materials from foundation to finish.

You will need to visit the store at Corinth in Gros Islet with your project documentation in hand and a valid picture ID to discuss your unique requirements.

Once all conditions are met and the documentation process is completed, the approval follows in a mere hour. No long lines or complicated requirements.