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Best 10-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Bosch 10-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw I’ve used every make and brand miter saw on the market and I keep coming back to the same saw. I own the 10-inch Bosch Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw and I think it’s the best in class! The Bosch 10-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw is…

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Black & Decker AutoWrench Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Black & Decker AutoWrench The Black & Decker AutoWrench is another innovative tool that I recently had the pleasure of testing and reviewing. This is one of those cool tool inventions that makes so much sense I only wish it was my idea! The Black & Decker Automatic Adjustable Wrench (AutoWrench) is a battery powered…

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Master Bedroom Makeover Coming!

By Todd Fratzel on Interior Decorating

Master Bedroom Makeover Our new home is almost three years old and I’ve been married over nine years. What’s the big deal? Well….we’ve had the same furniture since we were married and it’s all furniture my wife had before she met me. Needless to say we’ve put off buying bedroom furniture far too long and…

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Cherry Floors Darken From Sun Light

By Todd Fratzel on Flooring

Sun Darkens Hardwood Floors Our new home has Brazilian Cherry floors throughout the first floor. When we chose the Brazilian Cherry flooring a friend of ours warned us that cherry flooring will darken from sun light. If you use area rugs then you will notice the flooring under the carpet remains it’s original color while…

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New Power Tools From Bosch

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Bosch Tools BoschTools recently announced several new power tools. Bosch has always been one of my favorite tool manufacturers. They offer great quality tools with super features at reasonable prices. Below are six new power tools from Bosch that should make a big impact on the power tool market. Bosch STN150-18 18 Gauge Narrow Crown…

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10% Off Discount at Lowes for Veterans & Military

By Todd Fratzel on Coupons

10% Off Discount For Veterans and Active Military at Lowes If you’re looking for ways to save money at Lowes then there’s a little known discount for all active military and veterans. If you present a current military ID or a Department of Veterans Affairs VA card then you’re eligible for 10% off at Lowes.…

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Ryobi Tek4 Cordless Electronic Tools

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

New Ryobi Tek4 Tools Techtronic Industries (TTI) North America recently introduced  the Ryobi Tek4 Cordless Electronic Tool line. The new Ryobi Tek4 cordless tools all run on the same new revolutionary 4-volt Lithium-ion battery pack. The new Ryobi Tek4 family of cordless tools includes 10 new tools for remodelers, builders and do-it-yourselfers. According a spokeman…

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Insulating Basement Walls

By Todd Fratzel on Basements, Insulation

Best Methods For Insulating Basement Walls I’ve written several articles on insulating basement walls and evolved some of my methods over time. Basements provide for a very challenging insulation problem. Basements are a challenge because of high moisture levels and cooler temperatures. In this article I’d like to summarize some of my experience with insulating…

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