Craftsman C3 19.2 V Impact Driver Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Craftsman C3 Impact Driver We recently tested the new Craftsman C3 19.2 Volt Impact Driver Kit. These days every manufacturer is selling an impact driver for a good reason…..impact drivers change every! Frankly I can’t imagine not owning an impact driver these days and you shouldn’t either. Recently while we were attending the 2010 International…

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Drywall Time Saver for 9 Foot Ceiling Heights

By Todd Fratzel on Drywall

54 Inch Drywall Sheets Save Time Are you preparing to install drywall in a building or home with nine foot ceilings? Today most building supply warehouses carry drywall sheets in 54 inch widths. 54 inch widths allow you to stack two sheets and create 108 inches or 9 feet! Fewer Joints Standard drywall comes in…

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Egress Window Options Available from Hy-Lite / US Block Windows

By Todd Fratzel on Windows

PENSACOLA, FLA. – Privacy windows or opening windows to allow in ventilation and offer an emergency exit from the home? With egress window options on operable acrylic block windows from Hy-Lite/U S Block Windows, homeowners and building industry professionals no longer need to make a choice — they can have it all! “According to The…

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Laundry Room Sewer Smell Solved – Plumbing Trap

By Todd Fratzel on Plumbing

Sewer Smell – Washing Machine Plumbing Trap Problem Recently a good friend of mine asked me what might be causing his laundry room to have a sewer smell. Obviously this was a serious problem that needed to be corrected immediately. Not only are sewer gasses an unpleasant experience but they can be a safety concern.…

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DeWALT DW618B3 Three Base Router Kit Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

DeWALT 2-1/4 HP Three Base Router Kit We recently got our hands on the DeWALT DW618B3 2-1/4 HP Three Base Router Kit to test and evaluate. Routers are an essential power tool for any shop or woodworker and today there are countless models to choose from. The DW618B3 is a router kit that offers the…

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Save Money – Turn Off Gas Fireplace Pilot

By Todd Fratzel on Heating, Home Improvement Cost Savings

Turn Off Gas Fireplace Pilot We’re all looking for ways to save money this winter. One sure fire way to save some money this winter is to turn off the gas fireplace pilot. The pilot flame can burn as much as $10 per month when it is left on and burning. Here’s the thing, if…

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FastenMaster Cortex System for PVC Trim

By Todd Fratzel on Siding & Trim

Cortex Concealed Fastening System Last week I had the pleasure of attending another building trade show. One of the products that really caught my eye was the Cortex Concealed Fastening System for PVC Trim from FastenMaster. Anyone that’s been following this site knows that we’re huge fans of PVC trim on both residential and commercial…

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Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector With all the talk about saving energy these days we wanted test a tool that helps you located potentially hidden problems with your buildings insulation. So we contacted Black & Decker and asked if we could test their TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector. The Black & Decker Thermal Leak…

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