Makita Impact GOLD Driver and Bit Set Giveaway

By Todd Fratzel on Tools & Products

Impact GOLD™ Ultra-Magnetic Insert Bit Holder and Bits Makita Industrial Power Tools has generously sponsored this weeks giveaway. With the proliferation of impact drivers and impact wrenches on job sites today accessories have become a hot topic. Makita has recently introduced an entire line of Impact GOLD drivers and bits. This new drivers and bits…

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Skilled Labor – Viable Option For Our Youth

By Todd Fratzel on Feature Story, Home Improvement

Skilled Labor Demands Growing Quickly Editorial by Todd Fratzel Typically I focus on facts and detailed information to help readers solve real life problems. This post is significantly different as it’s an editorial with my perspective on a growing crisis here in the U.S. I hope you’ll share your thoughts and also share this story…

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Gladiator® Tool-Free Rack Shelving

By Todd Fratzel on Closets & Storage, Product Reviews

Heavy Duty Garage Storage Shelving Having a clean organized garage, workshop or basement seems to be high on every home owners wish list. However, many of the products available for shelving and organization are plastic or contain plastic parts. The inexpensive designs often lead to broken components and disappointment. I had the pleasure of reviewing…

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Remodeling Tips for Historic Buildings

By Todd Fratzel on Remodeling

Historic Structures Require Careful Collaboration and Coordination Recently my crew and I had the pleasure of working in a beautiful historic library. The library was built with such craftsmanship that it would take incredible amounts of money and time to replicate in today’s world. We were hired to install a continuous handrail from one floor…

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Rockler Introduces Glue Applicator Kit

By Todd Fratzel on Product Information

Versatile Kit Contains Several Applicators That Are Easy to Clean, Re-use MEDINA, MN (July 30, 2013) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced the Glue Applicator Kit, which makes gluing setup, application, and cleanup quick and easy. The kit contains an 8 oz. glue bottle and threaded funnel plus five interchangeable threaded applicator heads, each…

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New Large Diameter Tapcon® Anchors Are Faster And Stronger Than The Competition

By Todd Fratzel on Uncategorized

Cracked And Seismic Approved Schaumburg, IL (July 2013) – ITW, the inventor of the original blue concrete screw, continues to innovate with the addition of three Large Diameter Tapcon® Concrete Screw Anchors that are faster to install and perform better than sleeve and wedge anchors, which translates to an increase in contractor productivity and profitability.…

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LP® SmartSide® Siding – Tougher Than The Competition

By Todd Fratzel on Siding & Trim

LP® SmartSide® Siding Every time we build a new home for a customer there is a lengthy discussion about what type of siding to install. In a perfect world where money didn’t matter and we all had a full time maintenance crew to take care of our homes the discussion would likely end quickly with…

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Ryobi 20 Inch Gas 46 cc Chainsaw Review

By Todd Fratzel on Gardening Tools, Product Reviews

Ryobi 20 Inch Gas 46 cc Chainsaw – Model RY10521A When you live in rural areas of this Country you’ll end up needing/wanting to have a reliable chainsaw in your arsenal of yard tools. Whether you’re cleaning up storm damage or just keeping the yard neat and tidy a chainsaw is perfect for trees and…

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