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Best Place To Buy Tools Online

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Best Online Tool Store Everyone that owns a home, does DIY projects, and builds things needs to own their own tools. I happen to own a large collection of tools but I’m always looking for the best place to buy tools online. One of the best places to buy tools online happens to be Amazon.…

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Energy Star House with ZIP System Sheathing

By Todd Fratzel on Building Materials, Roofing

This is a quick update on the Energy Star House that we’re building at work. This new house uses the ZIP System sheathing by Huber. I wanted to point out some of the things that have happened since the last update. As you can see in the photo the roof is finally finished. The roof…

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Black & Decker Automatic Adjustable Wrench

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Black & Decker AutoWrench Here’s a nifty stocking stuffer for the home improvement guru in your life. It’s an automatic (battery operated) adjustable wrench! Adjustable wrenches are a workforce in any toolbox but they can be a real pain when you have to keep adjusting them. This revolutionary new adjustable wrench can be adjusted to…

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Miter Saw Stands Make Great Christmas Gifts

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

DIY Christmas Gift Suggestion If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift for the handyman (woman) in your life then consider buying them a Miter Saw Stand. Miter saw stands are a great accessory for miter saws! Miter saw stands are great because they are portable so you can move them from job site to…

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Great Price Bosch 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Miter Saw

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Recommended Miter Saw Here is a great price on what I consider to be the best dual bevel slide miter saw on the market. If you’re in the market to buy a new miter saw then check out the Bosch 5412L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Miter Saw with Laser Tracking from Amazon for $670! This…

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ZIP System Sheathing Review

By Todd Fratzel on Building Materials, Framing

I’ve written several posts about the new ZIP System sheathing products from Huber Engineered Woods. This exciting new product combines the benefits of Advantech sheathing with a built in vapor and moisture barrier. We have been using the ZIP System roof sheathing and the ZIP System wall sheathing for this new ranch style home. As…

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Cluster Flies are quite Pestering

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Safety

We’ve had a bit of a fall warming spell this week and the warmth has brought out pestering cluster flies. Cluster flies (Pollenia rudis) are slightly larger than the common house fly and they typically make their appearance on warm fall days or when the weather begins to warm up in the spring. Cluster flies…

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Cheap Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Rockwell Jawhorse The Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse is a really versatile sawhorse that will make a great addition to any workshop or garage. This amazing Jawhorse can provide 1 ton of clamping force while holding up your work like a traditional sawhorse. Once you own the Jawhorse it’s likely that you will want several of these…

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