Foam Board Insulation Under Vinyl Siding

By Todd Fratzel on Insulation, Siding & Trim

Installing Foam Board Insulation Under Vinyl Siding Today more than ever before homes are being built with foam board insulation installed on the outside of the sheathing and under the siding. This detail is used with both new construction and also with renovation work. Below are some of the design details along with the benefits…

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The Home Depot Pro App – Jobsite Access

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement

The Home Depot Pro App – Sponsored Post 93% of general contractors and 87% of subcontractors use some sort of mobile device on the construction site. I also use a smart phone on the job daily which allows me access to all of my documents like estimates, plans, specifications and now more commonly accurate up…

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Milwaukee 18V FUEL Circular Saw Giveaway

By Todd Fratzel on Giveaways

The Cord Has been Cut!! Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of attending the latest Milwaukee Media Event and I was completely blown away by advances in their cordless tool line. One of the power tools that really shocked me was their all new M18 FUEL™ 6-1/2” Circular Saw! I’ll be getting my hands…

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Comfortable, Durable, & Professional Looking Work-wear

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Dickies Work Clothes – Over 90 Years of Work-wear I spend lots of time and energy talking about the importance of buying quality tools and materials for the projects we do. From small home improvement projects to massive commercial jobs I believe we need to use the best tools and materials available on the market…

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Fall Leaf Cleanup Tips

By Todd Fratzel on Lawn Care

Cleanup Fall Leafs for Healthier Spring Lawn Fall leaf cleanup is essential in order to have a healthy lawn in the Spring. Based on a recent survey (for John Deere conducted by Harris Interactive) only 22% of Americans know that Fall is the best time to clean up leaves over Spring. The following tips were…

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Fall Protection – OSHA Guideline for Residential Construction

By Todd Fratzel on Safety

Fall Protection Systems for OSHA compliant Residential Construction If you’ve ever worked on a roof, scaffolding, or pump jacks 2 or 3 stories high you know it can be a bit frightening. But like we often do in the construction industry, we grin and bare it, never complaining, never admitting our fear or vulnerability. But…

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Great Boot for the Entire Crew

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Men’s Timberland PRO® Hyperion XL Safety Toe Work Boots I spend my days on construction sites from small to large with crews from 2 men in size to over hundred. We all have something in common and that’s the need for comfortable and safe footwear. Work boots have been around for decades and frankly many…

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Makita Impact GOLD 21 Piece Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews, Tools & Products

21 Piece Makita Impact Gold Bit Set Review & Giveaway Winner! Disclosure: This Makita Impact GOLD 21 Piece Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review is sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure on this Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review. And The Winner Is….. First off…

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