How To Buy A Table Saw

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

How To Buy Table Saws If you don’t own a table saw then go out and buy a table saw! I can’t think of one tool in my workshop that is more important than the table saw. Having said that it’s important to buy a table saw that has all the features you need and…

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John Deere 40-Inch Plug Aerator Review

By Todd Fratzel on Landscaping, Product Reviews

John Deere Plug Aerator – 40″ Tow Behind Model I recently purchased a John Deere 40-Inch Plug Aerator to tow behind my John Deere X300 riding mower. Lawn Core Aeration is an important lawn care process which removes small plugs of grass, roots and soil. By removing the small plugs oxygen, water and nutrients are…

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Mosquito Fogger Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

I was sent a mosquito fogger to use and write a review on. With all the rain we’ve had this summer there is still a pretty good crop of mosquitoes flying around our property. So I decided to give this piece of equipment a try and see how it works. The product that I’m reviewing…

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Getting Bids When You Build A New House

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement Cost Savings

As I continue this series, Total House Construction Series – Foundation to Finish, I want to focus on getting bids and estimates for the work that needs to be performed. You’ve finally got your blue prints so now you’re ready to get bids and estimates from contractors. Now getting bids and estimates can an overwhelming…

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Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

The Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System is one of those tools that is a must have for carpenters that enjoy building fine furniture and casework. This kit contains everything you need to create really strong pocket hole connections. The Kreg Jig contains: Pocket hole joinery combination kit; everything you need in one…

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First Step in Building A New House – Blue Prints

By Todd Fratzel on Design

Last night I announced a new series of posts that I’ll be writing over the coming months; Total House Construction Series – Foundation to Finish. In the series I’ll document all the major tasks in building a new 2,400 sq. ft. ranch style home. The first major step required prior to building a new house…

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Rockwell Jawhorse Plywood Jaw RK9109

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Rockwell Jawhorse Plywood Jaw The Rockwell Jawhorse Plywood Jaw RK9109 is a really amazing idea and product. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve struggled with large sheets of plywood on sawhorses when trying to cut them with a circular saw. This ingenious product allows you to clamp the sheet you’re working on with…

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Total House Construction Series – Foundation to Finish

By Todd Fratzel on Framing

I’d like to announce a series of posts that I’ll be doing over the next few months: Total House Construction Series – Foundation to Finish. Over the next several months I’ll document the construction of a new home from the foundation all the way to the finished product. When we built our new home I…

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