Noise Control Benefits with Simonton StormBreaker Plus® Windows and Doors

By Todd Fratzel on Doors, Windows

PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – What do the following three things have in common: honking horns, barking dogs and your neighbor’s favorite rock band? The answer? They’re all annoying noises that can be prevented from entering your home if you have Simonton StormBreaker Plus® windows and doors. Made with laminated glass that can help lower the…

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Spice Up Your Kitchen with New Faucet Collections from JADO

By Todd Fratzel on Plumbing

New Faucet Collections from JADO Combining the utmost in functionality with distinctive modern designs, these four new kitchen faucet collections were created with your inner top chef in mind. PISCATAWAY, N.J. (January 5, 2010) – JADO has introduced four new kitchen faucet designs that promise to stir the imaginations and the appetites of design-savvy faucet…

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Using Infrared Camera To Identify Radiant Heat Location

By Todd Fratzel on Air Conditioning

Using Infrared Cameras Recently I had the pleasure of seeing how infrared cameras can be used to locate radiant heat tubing in a concrete slab. These infrared cameras are amazing to say the least. We were building a large assisted living facility that had radiant heat in the slab. We needed to drill in some…

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Oxmoor House Book Recall – Home Improvement Books

By Todd Fratzel on Electrical, Safety

Home Improvement Book Recall The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of nine books published by Oxmoor House that deal with home improvement projects and faulty wiring diagrams. The faulty wiring diagrams can lead to shock and fire hazards. For specific information on the recall click here. The recall recommends that you…

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Kitchen Remodeling

By Todd Fratzel on Kitchens

Remodeling Tips For Kitchens It seems that every winter I get tons of emails about kitchen remodeling projects. Maybe it’s being trapped inside with nothing to do but watch DIY projects and dream of new kitchens. At any rate I thought I’d pass on some advice about kitchen remodeling. I’ve personally remodeled one kitchen and…

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DaVinci Roofscapes® Introduces Builders to Several New Products at 2010 International Builders’ Show

By Todd Fratzel on Roofing

As some of you know we’ll be attending the 2010 International Builders’ Show this year so I’m excited to check out this years new products. Included in that are the new offerings from DaVinci Roofscapes®. KANSAS CITY, KAN. – DaVinci Roofscapes®, the leader in synthetic roofing tiles, will showcase the company’s newest products at the…

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Playroom Cabinetry Shop Drawings

By Todd Fratzel on Cabinetry, Closets & Storage

Playroom Cabinets from Closet Factory As we’ve previously announced we’re in the process of creating a new kids playroom. We decided to use the folks from Closet Factory to supply and install all the custom cabinetry. We’ve already received detailed drawings of the cabinetry that our design consultant prepared by hand. However, being the inquisitive…

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Top 10 Things To Consider In A New House Plan

By Todd Fratzel on House Plans

New House Plan Considerations Seeing that I have recently finished building our new home I thought I’d share some insights into the design of a new home. There are many new house plans available today and the sky’s the limit on features and styles. The biggest problem with the design process is once we’ve decided…

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