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Ryobi TEK4 Self-Leveling Plumb / Cross Laser Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Ryobi TEK4 Lithium-Ion Tools Ryobi has recently released a new line of lithium-ion tools in the TEK4 series. I just tested the new Ryobi TEK4 Self-Leveling Plumb / Cross Laser. The TEK4 line of 4-Volt Lithium-Ion tools is an interesting new line of cordless tools for the construction and DIY industry. This line of 4-Volt…

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Gorilla Gripper

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Gorilla Gripper 44010 Panel Carrier Carrying large sheet goods is hard on your back and arms. Anyone that tries carrying a sheet of plywood or drywall around by themselves knows that it’s not only a strain on your back but it’s really easy to run into things and cause damage. That’s why I think the…

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Striker® Magnetic LED Light Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews, Tools & Products

Striker® Magnetic LED Light Once again the folks at Striker have released a really cool new tool that I wanted to share with all of you. The Striker® Magnetic LED Light is an inovative LED light “ball” that isn’t very big but it’s extremely versatile. The Striker® Magnetic LED Light has a very bright, wide…

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How To Avoid Being Scammed

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement Cost Savings

Avoid Home Repair Scams Every year thousands of people are scammed by dishonest contractors looking to make a quick buck. Every year I read stories in the news about scam artists who rip off home owners by selling services like roof and siding repairs and even driveway paving. Recently there was a local contractor charging…

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Delta Premium Saw Blades

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Delta Premium Industrial Saw Blades The fine folks from Delta Machinery | Porter-Cable sent me some of their new Premium Saw Blades to use and review. In this article I’d like to introduce this new line of saw blades and all the features they offer. In a future article I will write a full product…

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Replacing Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Water Filter

By Todd Fratzel on Kitchens, Maintanence

UPDATE: There have been numerous comments left in the comment section from folks experiencing trouble with their water dispensers after installation of the new water filter. The following are several suggestions to trouble shoot the problem: Before installing the new water filter be sure to REMOVE the filter end caps. In this example they are…

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How To Replace Refrigerator Air Diffuser

By Todd Fratzel on Appliances

Replacing An Air Diffuser Recently our Kenmore Elite side-by-side refrigerator was warm while our freezer was nice and cold. I diagnosed the problem as a defective refrigerator air diffuser. After doing some research I was confident that the air diffuser and possibly the thermistor were broken and needed to be replaced. I ordered both pieces…

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DAP 3.0 Advanced Sealants

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

DAP Caulking I’ve been a fan of DAP caulking for many years. Whether it’s sealing around windows and doors or creating a seal between the tub and wall surround I’ve always had great results with their products. With the current environmental push for lower VOC’s and the increasing popularity of DIY projects the folks at…

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