My Dremel Tool Gifts

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

I received some more great tools for Christmas. My in-laws got me some great Dremel Tools this year. The first one I got was the Dremel 7700-02 MultiPro 7.2-Volt 20,000 RPM Two-Speed Rotary Tool with 50 Accessories. This great Dremel tool comes with a fantastic carrying case and plenty of accessories. The kit features: Cordless…

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Does Your House Have Insulation?

By Todd Fratzel on Energy Conservation, Insulation

Don’t Assume Your House Is InsulatedShortly after we bought our first home we started some major renovation projects including a complete kitchen remodel, master bathroom remodel and replacement window installation. The house we bought was a 1960’s ranch style home that was very well built. I just assumed the house was properly insulated. When I…

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My Home Improvement Tool Gifts

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

I received two great home improvement tool gifts for Christmas this year. I have to admit tools are a serious weakness for me and I take every opportunity to buy them or request them for gifts. This year was no exception and I was fortunate enough to pick up two great home improvement tool gifts…

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DeWalt 18-Volt Cordless Drill Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

DeWalt 18-Volt Cordless Drill I recently bought a new cordless drill to replace one that I’ve had for years. I’m a huge fan of DeWalt tools and I couldn’t help but buy the DEWALT DC759KA Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit when I saw it on sale for $149 with FREE shipping from Amazon.…

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Insulating A Basement With Cellulose

By Todd Fratzel on Basements, Energy Conservation, Insulation

I’ve written several posts about how to insulate basements, How To Insulate Basement Walls and Basement Insulation. One of the best ways I know how to insulate a basement is using a combination of polystyrene foam board insulation and spray-in-place cellulose insulation. I get so many emails and questions about how to properly insulate a…

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Tool Belt Gift Idea

By Todd Fratzel on Framing, Power Tools

Are you looking for a great gift for the carpenter in your life? Does a friend or loved one frame houses for a living? Do they need a new tool belt? If so then I highly recommend the Bucket Boss 55039 Tool Belt. Some of the guys that work on my crew use this type…

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Testing Generator Voltage

By Todd Fratzel on Electrical, Power Tools, Safety

Testing a generator with a Voltage Meter is very important before you plug in valuable equipment so you can prevent possible damage. Depending on the rpm’s of the generator and other issues with the gas motor you may not be generating a sufficient amoun t of voltage with your generator. Many pumps, motors, computers and…

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Building A Built-In Kegerator

By Todd Fratzel on Kitchens

Built-In Kegerator A couple years ago I helped a friend design a really cool house and one of the things he wanted in the kitchen / entertaining area was a built-in kegerator so he could have fresh draft beer for parties and sports night gatherings. Building a kegerator into a kitchen design is really easy…

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