Fall Lawn Care

By Todd Fratzel on Lawn Care

Fall Lawn Care & Maintenance Fall lawn care is crucial to a healthy green lawn for the following season. Each fall there are certain lawn care projects that you can do yourself to achieve that healthy green lawn that looks like Fenway Park or the links at Pebble Beach. Soil Testing Probably the single most…

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SawGear Most Innovative Product for 2010

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Journal of Light Construction Awards SawGear Most Innovative Product for 2010 A New Tool for Professional Builders Offers Labor Savings Upwards of 30% Tualatin, OR (PRWEB), August 19, 2010 – SawGear, a portable, precise and rugged automated length measuring system for miter saws that streamlines the building process from framing to finish received Journal of…

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How To Install Tile On Kitchen Backsplashes

By Todd Fratzel on Kitchens

How To Install Tile On A Kitchen Backsplash We are continuing on with our series on tiling a kitchen backsplash with an article on how to install the tiles. We’ve already covered: Selecting Backsplash Tile How To Layout Kitchen Backsplash Tile Mastic Vs Thinset In this article we’ll focus on the actual installation of the…

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IRWIN Vise-Grip GrooveLock Plier Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools

IRWIN Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers Irwin recently introduced Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers in three different models including the Straight Jaw, V-Jaw and Smooth Jaw. Irwin recently sent us a pair of the Straight Jaw pliers to test and share our thoughts with all of you. Features Simple push of innovative press-n-slide button adjusts lower jaw 2X faster…

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Channellock® 9.5 Inch 369 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Channellock® 9.5 Inch 369 High-Leverage Linemen’s Pliers We recently introduced the new Channellock® 9.5 Inch 369 High-Leverage Linemen’s Pliers. Channellock set us a pair to evaluate and we wanted to share our thoughts. Features Round nose Cuts ACSR Laser heat-treated cutting edges last longer Only CHANNELLOCK® uses a knife and anvil style cutting edge to…

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PORTER-CABLE Jobsite Radio

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

New PORTER-CABLE® 18V Cordless/120V Corded Jobsite Radio Amps Up the Work Site With Durability and Features TOWSON, Md. (Aug. 19, 2010) – PORTER-CABLE is expanding its professional-grade 18V System with a new Jobsite Radio (model PC18JR) that delivers durability, performance and quality features at an excellent value. “PORTER-CABLE is excited to add a jobsite radio…

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PORTER-CABLE 12 Volt MAX Lithium Cordless Power Tools

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

New PORTER-CABLE® 12 Volt MAX* Lithium Cordless Power Tools Deliver Quality and Value in a Compact Size TOWSON, Md. (Aug. 19, 2010) – PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of its new 12 Volt MAX* Lithium line of cordless power tools that offers durability, compact size and lightweight for professionals that demand quality at a great value.…

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PORTER-CABLE Heat Gun

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Variable Temperature and Speed Fan Control Trademarks of New PORTER-CABLE® Heat Gun TOWSON, Md. (Aug. 19, 2010) – PORTER-CABLE has added a powerful 1500 watt Heat Gun (model PC1500HG) to its line of professional-grade power tools, featuring best in class performance and ergonomics at a great price. “PORTER-CABLE is pleased to bring a quality heat…

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