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Husky 3000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Husky 3000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer This summer I purchased the Husky 3000 PSI, 2.5 GPM, Axial Cam Pump, Pressure Washer to use around my house for cleaning our decks, porches, railings and miscellaneous yard care. I purchased the pressure washer from The Home Depot for $399. Husky Pressure Washer Features According to the manufacturer…

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Bosch CLPK40-120 Max 4-Tool Litheon Combo Kit

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Bosch Max 4-Tool Litheon Combo Kit Bosch makes some great tools and the Bosch CLPK40-120 12-Volt Max 4-Tool Litheon Combo Kit is no exception. 12-Volt Combo kits have been very popular for their affordable pricing and versatility. Bosch CLPK40-120 Combo Kit Features The Bosch CLPK40-120 Combo Kit features several tools at a great price including:…

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Porter-Cable 352VS 3″x21″ Variable Speed Belt Sander Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Porter-Cable 352VS Belt Sander Review Belt sanders are great for medium to heavy duty parallel grain sanding. Our crew at work uses the Porter-Cable 352VS 8 Amp 3-Inch-by-21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander for all of our serious sanding projects like decks, flooring, doors and cabinetry. 352VS Belt Sander Features According to the manufacturer the 352VS…

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Front-Load vs Top-Load Washers

By Todd Fratzel on Appliances, Energy Conservation

Front Vs Top Load Washer Debate It wasn’t all that many years ago when the only place you saw front-load washers was the laundromat. Today front-load washers are showing up at every store and many homes. This has caused quite the debate among home owners and sales associates about which is better? Front-Load or Top-Load?…

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Buying Multi-Tool Blades

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Multi-Tools Today it seems that every manufacturer is offering some sort of Multi-Tool for the professional and DIY’er. Multi-Tools are great for cutting, sanding, scraping, grinding and polishing especially in tight spots where other large power tools won’t fit. If you’re interested I’ve written reviews for two of these tools: Rockwell Sonicrafter Review and Craftsman…

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WeatherShield Premium Wood Products

By Todd Fratzel on Building Materials, Decks & Porches

WeatherShield – The Smarter Treated Wood Today I noticed a new product at The Home Depot, WeatherShield Premium Pressure-Treated Decking. What caught my eye was the warranty for this new type of pressure treated wood. WeatherShield offers a limited lifetime warranty which is guranteed protection against rot, decay and termite damage. If these claims are…

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How To Install Simple Window Casing

By Todd Fratzel on Finish Carpentry

Butt and Pass Window Trim Trimming out a window can be quite simple if you stick to the basics. The simplest window casing consists of flat stock trim with butted corners (butt and pass). Butted window casing works great and eliminates the dreaded “opened” miter joints that are famous with more elaborate miter joints. The…

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Master Bedroom Makeover

By Todd Fratzel on Feature Story, Interior Decorating, Painting and Finishing

Master Bedroom Makeover Our new home is about four years old so you might wonder why I’m writing about a Master Bedroom Makeover.  We’ve spent the last couple of years buying furniture for the kids rooms and other family rooms. This meant living with our old furniture that my wife had before we got married.…

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