Doors With Built In Blinds – Interior Uses

By Todd Fratzel on Doors

Door Glass with Built In Blinds I’ve written several articles about doors with built in blinds and how wonderful they are for exterior doors like paired French Doors. Today I want to discuss how these same doors can also be used for interior applications. At work we’re currently in the process of building a large…

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Kitchen Backsplash – Mastic Vs Thinset

By Todd Fratzel on Kitchens

Choosing Mastic or Thinset for A Kitchen Backsplash As I pointed out recently we’re writing a series of articles over the new couple of weeks on How To Tile a Kitchen Backsplash. We’ve already discussed selecting backsplash tile and how to layout tile backsplashes so this article will focus on the use of mastic vs…

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Lead Paint

By Todd Fratzel on Painting and Finishing, Safety

Lead Paint and Your Health Lead paint is a known source for potential life threatening health risks. This year we’ve seen the introduction of a very significant lead paint law which aims to protect us from the potentially dangerous side effects from lead. While many of us feel the new law is poorly written and…

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ZipSnip 3.6V Lithium-ion Cutter Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

ZipSnipTM 3.6V Lithium-ion Cutter The folks from ZipSnip recently sent us their ZipSnipTM 3.6V Lithium-ion Cutter to test. I’m a huge fan of big bad power tools so this isn’t something that I would normally get too excited about. However, I HATE opening those clear plastic packages that 95% of “stuff” comes in these days…

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Rockwell Jawstand

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools

NEW ROCKWELL JAWSTAND A SECOND SET OF HANDS AT YOUR SERVICE Anyone that reads this site on a regular basis knows that I’m a huge fan of the Rockwell Jawhorse. I use my Jawhorse in the shop constantly as my second set of hands when I’m working alone. So when I saw this press release…

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SKIL 7.0 Amp Flooring Saw Review – Model #3600

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

SKIL 7.0 Amp Flooring Saw – Model #3600 The folks at SKIL recently sent us their new 7.0 Amp Flooring Saw to test and evaluate. Founded in 1924, Skil Power Tools features more than 50 tools for do-it-yourselfers and cost-conscious professionals. With the growing popularity of DIY flooring projects we were excited to test this…

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Reclaim Your Garage Floor – Get Organized

By Todd Fratzel on Garages

Closets By Design Offers Garage Storage Solutions Fall is right around the corner, and all of that outdoor equipment needs to find a safe space inside for protection against the harsh winter months. But over the summer, you garage seems to have collected a whole new persona—baseballs, rollerblades, gardening equipment and toys are scattered across…

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DEWALT Worksite Charger / Radio Review (DC012)

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

DEWALT® Worksite Charger / Radio (DC012) DEWALT recently sent us their all new Worksite Charger / Radio Model DC012 to test and review. If you spend anytime on a worksite like I do you know that radios are standard equipment for every contractor from carpenters to plumbers and electricians. Worksite radios seem to be a…

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