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High Style Meets Functional Innovation in the New Berwick Collection from American Standard

By Todd Fratzel on Plumbing

Berwick Collection from American Standard A complete collection of bathroom faucets distinguished by smooth lines and relaxed contours. PISCATAWAY, N.J. (March 19, 2010) — Inspired by the ribbon mills on the banks of the scenic Susquehanna River, the Berwick™ Collection from American Standard marries fluid design with refined precision. Its dramatic, ribbon-like water flow, reminiscent…

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Porter-Cable Multi-Base Router Kit Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Porter-Cable 895PK Multi-Base Router Kit The folks at Porter-Cable recently sent us the 2-1/4 HP Multi-Base Router Kit (Model 895PK) to evaluate and review. For as long as I can remember I’ve watched lots of talented carpenters pull out their Porter-Cable routers to create some impressive wood working pieces. So we were really excited to…

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Sears Tool Catalog

By Todd Fratzel on Tools & Products

Sears Online Tool Catalog Since 1927, Sears has been putting out their annual Sears Tool Catalog, and this year, for 2010/2011, the Sears Tool Catalog will also be available in an online interactive version.  It’s never been easier for you to find the right tool needs for the project. Go check out the Sears Online…

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Spring Lawn Fertilizer With Crabgrass Preemergent

By Todd Fratzel on Lawn Care

Vigoro Ultra Turf™ Turf Fertilizer with Weed Stop® I recently stopped at The Home Depot and picked up 5 bags of Vigoro Ultra Turf™ Turf Fertilizer with Weed Stop®. Our lawn is only 3 years old and it’s taken lots of patience, fertilizer and soil testing to create a really great lawn. Each spring I…

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Spring Home Maintenance Tips

By Todd Fratzel on Maintanence

Spring Home Maintenance Tips from Marvin Windows and Doors Spring is a season of clean-up for most of us after a long hard winter. The folks from Marvin Windows and Doors have been kind enough to share some spring home maintenance tips which will help you save money. Make sure your gutters and downspouts are…

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Bosch 26618-01 18V Impact Drill/Driver Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Bosch’s New 3-Mode 18V Impact Drill/Driver Bosch recently introduced this new 18 volt impact drill/driver which we think will make quite a splash in the cordless tool category. Anyone that’s followed this site for any length of time knows that we use quite a few Bosch Tools and think they make some of the best…

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New Lead Paint Laws Effective April 22, 2010

By Todd Fratzel on Remodeling

New EPA Lead Paint Laws Effect Remodeling Projects The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has new lead paint laws going into affect on April 22, 2010. The new lead paint laws require any renovation work performed on houses built before 1978 to be performed by a certified contractor. Obviously his new law is causing some…

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Table Saw Lawsuit Is Ridiculous

By Todd Fratzel on Safety

$1.5M Table Saw Lawsuit in Massachusetts Recently a man was awarded $1.5M by a jury in Malden, Massachusetts for an injury caused by a table saw. The lawsuit was filed against the manufacturer of a Ryobi tablesaw, One World Technologies, Inc. Carlos Osorio claimed that his injuries could have been prevented if the manufacturer had…

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